Project Manager

Timeline Design+Build; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Timeline Design+Build is seeking a Project Manager to lead residential design-build projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own budgets, forecasts, and cost control, coordinating design, estimating, procurement, and production teams to deliver on schedule and client expectations.

Requirements include 5+ years in PM or supervision on high-end residential builds, strong interpretation of plans and codes, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management or supervision in high-end residential builds.
• Strong ability to read architectural/engineering drawings and codes.
• Experience with Buildertrend, PlanGrid or Bluebeam preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor-level degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential design-build projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Own project budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
• Maintain financial oversight from launch through closeout.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and job cost reporting.
• Monitor costs, labor, subcontractors, and contingency usage.
• Identify risks early and protect margin.
• Serve as primary client relationship owner and lead meetings.

Skills

PM leadership

Budget control

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Buildertrend

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

The Project Manager leads residential design-build projects from preconstruction through closeout, with accountability for financial performance, client communication, team coordination, change management, and overall project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Financial Leadership
• Own project budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
• Maintain accurate financial oversight from launch through closeout.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and job cost reporting.
• Monitor committed costs, labor, subcontractor spending, and contingency usage.
• Identify risks early and take corrective action to protect margin.
• Client Leadership & Communication
• Serve as the primary client relationship owner.
• Lead communication, set expectations, and keep the client experience proactive and professional.
• Lead client meetings and progress updates.
• Manage expectations around schedule, scope, and budget.
• Communicate decisions, risks, and solutions clearly; resolve issues quickly.
• Design-to-Field Coordination
• Align design intent with field execution.
• Keep design, estimating, procurement, and production teams coordinated and moving decisively.
• Coordinate design, estimating, procurement, and field teams.
• Drive clarification of plans, details, submittals, and RFIs.
• Support field leadership with timely decisions and accurate information.
• Change Management
• Manage scope, pricing, and approvals with discipline.
• Own the process for identifying, pricing, documenting, and communicating project changes.
• Identify scope changes and assess cost and schedule impact.
• Prepare and present change order pricing; secure approvals as required.
• Maintain organized documentation and protect project margin.
• Project Success & Accountability
• Deliver projects that meet schedule, financial, and client goals.
• Lead teams with accountability, remove barriers, and drive organized closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules with field leadership.
• Monitor milestones, anticipate risks, and lead recovery plans when needed.
• Lead coordination meetings and ensure complete, organized closeout.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of residential building codes and ability to interpret architectural and engineering plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills with clients, team members, and trade partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Buildertrend, PlanGrid, or Bluebeam experience preferred

Education & Experience

• Degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of project management or direct supervision experience; high-end residential experience in the San Francisco Bay Area strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work safely on active construction sites in varied conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and navigate stairs throughout all stages of construction