Project Manager (Luxury Residential)

True North Consultants, Inc.; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401k with match

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-end residential construction projects in the Birmingham, MI area. You will manage schedules, budgets, communications, and on-site execution for luxury custom homes in a tight-knit client-focused environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proactive problem solving, and the ability to coordinate with homeowners, architects, designers, and trades across multiple projects in Metro Detroit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in residential construction.
• Strong preference for luxury custom home experience.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and finish details with accurate interpretation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple active projects, schedules, budgets, and trade relationships.
• Experience working directly with homeowners, architects, and design professionals.
• Strong communication, follow-through, and professional presence.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and construction documentation tools.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to local Metro Detroit job sites.

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 company quality standards.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and field conditions to identify issues before delays or cost overruns.
• Solve 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.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-end residential construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This person will be responsible for driving schedules, budgets, communication, subcontractor coordination, and on-site execution while maintaining the level of 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 Birmingham, Bloomfield, and broader Metro Detroit market.

Key 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 company quality standards
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and field conditions to identify issues before they become delays or cost overruns
• Solve 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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in residential construction
• Strong preference for luxury custom home experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple active projects, schedules, budgets, and trade relationships at once
• 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 a sharp eye for accuracy
• Strong communication skills, 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

Preferred Background

• Luxury custom residential construction experience in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, or comparable Metro Detroit submarkets
• Background with ground-up custom homes, major additions, and complex renovations
• Experience in a client-facing environment where service, communication, and craftsmanship all matter

What Success Looks Like

• Projects stay on schedule and within budget
• Clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the build
• Subcontractors are coordinated well and held to a high standard
• Field issues are solved early before they impact quality or deadlines
• Finished homes reflect the company's reputation for craftsmanship and professionalism

Compensation

Competitive Base Salary

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurances

401k with Match