Lead Luxury Home Construction Manager

Kingfisher Recruiting; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-end residential construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will drive schedules, budgets, communication, subcontractor coordination, and on-site execution while maintaining the quality and client service expected on luxury custom homes.

The right candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in an owner-facing role across multiple custom residential projects in the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in residential construction.
• Luxury custom home experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects, schedules, budgets, and trade relationships.
• Experience working directly with homeowners, architects, and design professionals.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, quality control, and residential field operations.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and finish details with accuracy.
• Strong communication, follow-through, and professional presence.
• Ability to solve problems quickly, stay ahead of issues, and hold trades accountable.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and construction documentation tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to local Metro Detroit job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage custom residential construction projects from kickoff through final completion.
• Build and maintain project schedules, milestone plans, and short-term look-ahead timelines.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, inspectors, and internal team members.
• Monitor budgets, job costs, change orders, allowances, and overall financial performance.
• Lead communication with homeowners, architects, designers, and trade partners throughout the life of the project.
• Ensure job sites are running efficiently, safely, and to Templeton quality standards.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and field conditions to identify issues before delays or cost overruns.
• Resolve field problems quickly and keep projects moving with urgency and professionalism.
• Track material procurement, long-lead items, delivery timing, and installation sequencing.
• Conduct regular site walks, quality-control reviews, punch-list management, and closeout coordination.
• Maintain accurate documentation including schedules, meeting notes, selections, approvals, and change-order records.
• Partner closely with leadership to keep clients informed and protect the overall project experience.

Skills

Project management

Residential construction

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Team coordination

Plan reading

Quality control

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-end residential construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will drive schedules, budgets, communication, subcontractor coordination, and on-site execution while maintaining the quality and client service expected on luxury custom homes.

The right candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in an owner-facing role across multiple custom residential projects in the