Luxury Custom Home Project Manager

Merlin Custom Home Builder; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Merlin Custom Home Builders in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead premium custom home projects from preconstruction through completion. This role thrives in a high-touch client environment and requires delivering projects with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include leading preconstruction planning, budgeting, and schedules; collaborating with design professionals; managing costs and change orders; and guiding clients through

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in custom residential construction.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and sequencing.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities with high attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Preferred experience in luxury custom homes or high-end residential construction.
• Preconstruction estimating experience.
• Familiarity with construction management software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning, estimating, and budgeting.
• Develop preliminary project schedules aligned with design professionals.
• Collaborate with designers, consultants, and internal teams.
• Identify risks and opportunities early in the process.
• Guide clients through scope, budget, and expectations.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Track commitments, costs, allowances, and change orders.
• Ensure alignment with financial objectives across projects.
• Serve as the primary client contact and lead meetings.
• Communicate progress with transparency and regular updates.
• Coordinate procurement and long-lead items.
• Align office and field activities to keep projects on track.
• Anticipate and resolve challenges before they impact outcomes.
• Foster accountability and collaboration among Superintendents and Engineers.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Reading drawings

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Preconstruction

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Build Exceptional Homes. Deliver Extraordinary Experiences. At Merlin Custom Home Builders, we believe building a custom home is about far more than construction; it's about creating a remarkable experience for clients while delivering homes that reflect exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful planning, and uncompromising attention to detail. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of our custom home projects from preconstruction through completion. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a high-touch client environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and takes pride in delivering projects at the highest level of quality.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction Leadership – Participate in project planning, estimating, and budgeting
• Preconstruction Leadership – Develop preliminary project schedules
• Preconstruction Leadership – Collaborate with design professionals and consultants
• Preconstruction Leadership – Identify project risks and opportunities early in the process
• Preconstruction Leadership – Assist clients in understanding scope, budget, and project expectations
• Financial Management – Develop and maintain project budgets
• Financial Management – Manage forecasts and financial reporting
• Financial Management – Track commitments, costs, allowances, and change orders
• Financial Management – Ensure projects remain aligned with financial objectives
• Client Experience – Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project
• Client Experience – Lead client meetings and project updates
• Client Experience – Guide clients through selections, decisions, and project milestones
• Client Experience – Build trust through proactive communication and transparency
• Project Planning & Execution – Develop and maintain project schedules
• Project Planning & Execution – Coordinate procurement and long-lead items
• Project Planning & Execution – Align project activities between the office and field teams
• Project Planning & Execution – Anticipate and resolve challenges before they impact project outcomes
• Team Leadership – Collaborate closely with Superintendents and Project Engineers
• Team Leadership – Support coordination between design, procurement, and construction teams
• Team Leadership – Drive accountability and alignment across project stakeholders
• Team Leadership – Foster a positive, solutions-oriented project environment

Qualifications

• Required Experience: 5+ years of Project Management experience in custom residential construction
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and sequencing
• Experience managing project budgets and financial reporting
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Professional Strengths: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• High attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Preferred Experience in luxury custom homes or high-end residential construction
• Preconstruction estimating experience
• Familiarity with construction management software platforms

$104,500 per year