Construction Project Manager ($10m + Custom Homes)

Charles + Charles USA; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles + Charles USA in Greenwich, CT is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-end luxury residential builds from ground break to client handover. This hands-on leadership role rewards meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional quality.

You will manage budgets, schedules, contractors, and safety across all phases, while maintaining a concierge-level experience for clients and design professionals, with proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Project Manager on high-end luxury residential builds.
• Experience managing projects valued at $2M+ in build value.
• Stable, loyal employment history with long-term commitment.

Responsibilities

• Financial & Budget Management: manage budgets, contracts, and financial forecasting from pre-construction through final delivery.
• Oversee general contractors and major trade partners to ensure schedule and quality.
• Ensure safety compliance across all project phases per OSHA and corporate requirements.
• Conduct project audits and milestone reviews throughout construction.
• Manage high-level schedules and risk, addressing critical path delays before they impact delivery.
• Serve as liaison with clients, architects, designers, and stakeholders for concierge-level experience.
• Review contracts, plans, specs, and submittals for accuracy and flag discrepancies.
• Prepare executive progress reports and financial status updates.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling

Documentation

Attention to detail

Tech savvy

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team and take full ownership of high-end custom home builds from ground break through to client handover. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a high‑spec environment and takes personal pride in the quality of their work

Key Responsibilities

• Financial & Budget Management: Manage overall project budgets, contracts, and financial forecasting from pre-construction through final delivery and client handover.
• Contractor & Trade Oversight: Oversee and coordinate general contractors and major trade partners, ensuring work is completed on schedule, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain alignment on safety policies, ensuring all job sites remain fully compliant with OSHA and corporate safety requirements across all project phases.
• Project Audits & Progress Tracking: Conduct regular project reviews and milestone audits throughout all phases of construction.
• Schedule & Risk Management: Manage high‑level project schedules and financial lifecycles, proactively identifying and resolving critical path delays before they impact delivery.
• Stakeholder & Client Relations: Serve as the primary strategic liaison for clients, architects, designers, and key stakeholders—maintaining the concierge‑level experience our clients expect.
• Document & Spec Review: Review contracts, plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure financial and technical accuracy while flagging discrepancies early.
• Executive Reporting: Document executive progress reports, financial status updates, and any critical issues requiring escalation.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Project Manager on high‑end luxury residential builds.
• Project Scale: Demonstrated experience managing projects valued at $2M+ in build value.
• Work History: A stable and loyal employment history—we invest in our people and value long‑term commitment.
• Technical Expertise: Exceptional attention to detail and a deep understanding of high-specification construction.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working directly with high-net-worth clients and design professionals.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in scheduling, documentation, and industry-standard project management tools.