Project Manager – High-End Residential Construction

Owen Thomas Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Thomas Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its Los Angeles team to oversee high-end residential and luxury construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and top-quality outcomes.

The role focuses on coordinating schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client communications, with emphasis on detailed planning, risk management, and adherence to safety standards in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Project Management experience within the construction industry.
• Experience within high-end residential or luxury construction preferred.
• Solid knowledge of trades, scopes, sequencing, and field execution.
• Experience with scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, and project financials.
• Excellent leadership and client-facing communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and proactive problem-solver with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through preconstruction, construction, closeout, and post-construction.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and milestones.
• Partner with superintendents and field teams.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyout, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate submittals, purchasing schedules, and material procurement.
• Track change orders, project costs, budgets, and forecasting.
• Manage billing, collections, subcontractor payments, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, consultants, subcontractors, and ownership teams.
• Monitor permitting, inspections, and closeout requirements.
• Identify risks before they impact the project.
• Maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.
• Promote and enforce safety standards.
• Oversee punch lists and closeout process.

Skills

Project management

Construction scheduling

Client communication

Leadership

Job description

We are partnering with a highly regarded general contractor specializing in high-end residential and luxury construction to hire an experienced Project Manager for their Los Angeles team.

The Project Manager will oversee multiple projects or one larger-scale project, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects through preconstruction, construction, closeout, and post-construction
• Develop and maintain project schedules and key milestones
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field teams
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyout, contracts, and scopes of work
• Coordinate submittals, purchasing schedules, and material procurement
• Track change orders, project costs, budgets, and forecasting
• Manage billing, collections, subcontractor payments, and financial reporting
• Coordinate with architects, designers, consultants, subcontractors, and ownership teams
• Monitor permitting, inspections, and project closeout requirements
• Identify scheduling, financial, and construction risks before they impact the project
• Maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships
• Promote and enforce company and OSHA safety standards
• Oversee punch lists and the overall closeout process

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong Project Management experience within the construction industry
• Experience within high-end residential, luxury, or highly detailed construction preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction trades, scopes, sequencing, and field execution
• Experience with scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, and project financials
• Strong leadership and client-facing communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong understanding of construction safety requirements

This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor delivering high-end, detail-driven construction projects throughout the Los Angeles market.