Residential Senior Project Manager

Spinnaker Development LLC.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly medical contribution

Dental coverage (optional)

Vision coverage (optional)

Vehicle allowance

Business mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Spinnaker Development LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead day-to-day execution of custom residential projects in Newport Beach and coastal Orange County. This on-site role requires steering schedules, budgets, and field coordination from active construction through turnover.

You will oversee subcontractors, track long-lead items, review change orders, and ensure quality and compliance across architectural, structural, MEP, and design documents.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive residential construction experience in senior roles.
• Experience managing residential projects from active construction through completion.
• Strong knowledge of building methods, sequencing, and trades.
• Working knowledge of codes and construction practices.
• Experience managing budgets, estimates, change orders, and subcontractor costs.
• Strong plan-reading skills across architectural, structural, MEP, and consultant documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities from active construction through completion and turnover.
• Build and maintain project schedules, look-ahead plans, and critical-path activities.
• Plan ahead for labor, materials, selections, approvals, and information needed for each phase.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and field meetings while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, and quality.
• Track long-lead materials and procurement against the construction schedule.
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, change orders, allowances, and projected final costs.
• Review subcontractor bids, proposals, and change requests for scope, pricing, exclusions, and cost exposure.
• Ensure additional work is properly documented and authorized before proceeding whenever practicable.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, interior design, and consultant documents.
• Identify issues early and resolve plan conflicts and constructability issues.
• Inspect work, address deficiencies, and drive punch-list completion.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide leadership updates on schedule and costs.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Project management leadership

Budgeting and cost forecasting

Plan-reading across documents

PM software proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Project management software

Digital field documentation tools

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Spinnaker Development is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of custom residential construction projects throughout Newport Beach and coastal Orange County.

Location: Newport Beach, California - Full-time - Primarily On-site

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day construction activities from active construction through completion and turnover.
• Build and maintain project schedules, look-ahead plans, and critical-path activities.
• Plan ahead for labor, materials, selections, approvals, and information needed for each phase.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and field meetings while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, and quality.
• Track long-lead materials and procurement against the construction schedule.
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, change orders, allowances, and projected final costs.
• Review subcontractor bids, proposals, and change requests for scope, pricing, exclusions, and cost exposure.
• Ensure additional work is properly documented and authorized before proceeding whenever practicable.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, interior design, and consultant documents.
• Identify and resolve plan conflicts and constructability issues before they reach the field.
• Inspect work throughout construction, address deficiencies early, and drive punch-list completion.
• Maintain accurate project records, including drawings, approvals, RFIs, submittals, photos, and field documentation.
• Provide leadership with clear updates on schedule, financial position, risks, decisions, and priorities.
• Communicate professionally with clients, architects, designers, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners.
• Identify issues early and bring forward practical solutions.
• Use project management and documentation systems consistently.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive residential construction experience, including significant experience in a Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, Field Project Manager, or comparable construction leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing residential projects from active construction through completion.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, sequencing, building systems, and finish trades.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and construction practices.
• Experience managing budgets, estimates, change orders, subcontractor costs, and cost forecasting.
• Strong plan-reading skills across architectural, structural, MEP, and consultant documents.
• Comfort using project management software and digital field documentation.
• Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Custom residential construction experience, particularly in coastal Southern California.
• Familiarity with Newport Beach and coastal Orange County building departments and inspection processes.
• Experience with open-book or detailed client cost reporting.
• Degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

What Success Looks Like

You take ownership, think ahead, and follow through. You identify schedule, cost, and quality risks early and bring practical solutions to the table.

You are comfortable leading subcontractors in the field, reviewing project financials, interpreting construction documents, and communicating directly with clients and design professionals.

Compensation & Benefits

• $135,000-$160,000 annual base salary
• Monthly medical contribution
• Optional dental and vision coverage
• Vehicle allowance
• Business mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity to lead custom residential projects throughout Newport Beach and coastal Orange County
• A hands-on role with meaningful ownership of project outcomes

Work Environment

This is a field-based position with regular presence on active residential construction sites and time in the company office. Daily local travel between job sites and the office is expected. The role requires walking active construction sites, including stairs, ladders, and uneven or unfinished surfaces, and following required PPE and safety procedures.

Spinnaker Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.