Project Manager - Residential Construction

Jobot; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Opportunity to work on high-end custom

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-end residential remodels, additions, ADUs, and custom homes across Orange County from pre-construction through close-out. This on-site role offers exposure to premier projects in Newport Beach and surrounding communities.

You will develop budgets, schedules, and cost tracking to ensure timely delivery within budget, coordinating designers, architects, vendors, and engineers while maintaining clear client communications and documentation.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of residential construction project management experience.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience reading architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plans.
• Working knowledge of California building codes and the permitting process.
• Strong subcontractor management and scope writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.
• Excellent communication and client service skills with a polished, professional presence.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable in a hands-on, boutique environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential projects end to end, including whole-home remodels, additions, ADUs, and ground-up custom homes.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost tracking to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, architects, designers, and engineers across all trades.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, providing consistent updates and proactive communication throughout the project.
• Oversee permitting, inspections, and municipal approvals across multiple Orange County jurisdictions.
• Prepare and manage scopes of work, bids, change orders, requests for information (RFI), and contract documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Maintain high craftsmanship standards in support of a long-term workmanship warranty.
• Manage project documentation, schedules, photos, and reporting.
• Support pre-construction efforts including on-site consultations, budgeting, and estimating.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client communication

Contract management

Plan reading

Tools

Construction PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager - Residential Construction

$100000 - $140000 per year | Newport Beach, CA | On-site | Permanent

Reputable Contractor | Stable Project Pipeline | Structured Career Development

A bit about us:

We are a boutique, award‑winning general contracting and design/build firm specializing in high‑end residential remodeling, home additions, ADUs, and custom home building throughout Orange County. We are known for our hands‑on approach, attention to detail, and constant client communication, and we stand behind our work with an industry‑leading 10‑year workmanship warranty. Our team values quality, clarity, and care at every stage of the project.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Opportunity to work on high‑end custom projects in Newport Beach and surrounding communities
• Close‑knit, collaborative team with direct access to leadership

Job Details

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead high‑end residential remodels, additions, ADUs, and custom home builds across Orange County from pre‑construction through close‑out.

Responsibilities:

• Manage residential projects end to end, including whole‑home remodels, additions, ADUs, and ground‑up custom homes
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost tracking to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, architects, designers, and engineers across all trades
• Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, providing consistent updates and proactive communication throughout the project
• Oversee permitting, inspections, and municipal approvals across multiple Orange County jurisdictions
• Prepare and manage scopes of work, bids, change orders, requests for information (RFI), and contract documentation
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality control, and safety compliance
• Maintain high craftsmanship standards in support of a long‑term workmanship warranty
• Manage project documentation, schedules, photos, and reporting
• Support pre‑construction efforts including on‑site consultations, budgeting, and estimating

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of residential construction project management experience, with high‑end remodeling or custom home experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects
• Experience reading architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plans
• Working knowledge of California building codes and the permitting process
• Strong subcontractor management and scope writing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software
• Excellent communication and client service skills with a polished, professional presence
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable in a hands‑on, boutique environment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites throughout Orange County

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