Senior Project Manager | High-End Residential Construction

Goodwin Recruiting; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off and company holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is partnering with a premier builder in California to recruit a Senior Project Manager for multi-million-dollar high-end residential projects. You will lead from pre-construction through completion, coordinating clients, architects, engineers, and design teams to maintain design intent, budget integrity, and schedules.

The role requires a strategic, detail-oriented leader who can drive complex builds, mentor junior staff, and uphold craftsmanship and performance standards in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience within residential construction, with a focus on high-end custom homes.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract management.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Excel, Bluebeam, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases, including pre-construction, estimating, bidding, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and closeout.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring coordination between field operations and key milestones.
• Serve as the primary liaison for clients, architects, engineers, and design teams, maintaining clear and consistent communication.
• Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, invoice approvals, and change order management.
• Review, negotiate, and manage subcontract agreements; lead subcontractor bidding and selection processes.
• Partner with the Site Superintendent to ensure quality control, schedule adherence, and alignment with design intent.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Bluebeam

CAD/BIM

Job description

Senior Project Manager – High-End Residential Construction

An established residential builder with a decades-long track record of delivering architecturally significant custom homes is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-value projects from pre-construction through completion. This organization is known for its commitment to craftsmanship, technical excellence, and long-standing client and trade relationships.

The team operates in a highly collaborative environment that values precision, accountability, and professional growth. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented leader who thrives in managing sophisticated residential builds and driving projects to the highest standards of quality and performance.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager will play a critical leadership role in overseeing multi-million-dollar custom residential projects. This individual will direct all aspects of planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination while partnering closely with field leadership to ensure seamless execution from concept through final delivery.

Acting as the central point of contact for clients, architects, and consultants, the Senior Project Manager will ensure alignment across all stakeholders while maintaining design intent, budget integrity, and schedule adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases, including pre-construction, estimating, bidding, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and closeout


• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring coordination between field operations and key milestones


• Serve as the primary liaison for clients, architects, engineers, and design teams, maintaining clear and consistent communication


• Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, invoice approvals, and change order management


• Review, negotiate, and manage subcontract agreements; lead subcontractor bidding and selection processes


• Partner with the Site Superintendent to ensure quality control, schedule adherence, and alignment with design intent


• Facilitate regular project meetings, track decisions, and ensure accountability across all stakeholders


• Proactively identify and resolve project risks and challenges


• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, permitting requirements, and sustainability standards


• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail


• Mentor and support junior project management staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• 10+ years of project management experience within residential construction, with a strong focus on high-end custom homes


• Demonstrated success managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and trades


• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract management


• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Excel, Bluebeam, and related software


• Deep understanding of high-end residential construction methods, materials, and finishes


• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills


• Experience with sustainable building practices or certifications (e.g., LEED) is a plus


• Familiarity with CAD, BIM, or similar platforms is beneficial but not required

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to lead architecturally distinctive custom residential projects


• Influence over project strategy, execution, and client experience from start to finish
  
• A collaborative culture centered on craftsmanship, integrity, and long-term relationships

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus structure


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Health and dental benefits


• Paid time off and company holidays


• 401(k) retirement plan

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