Senior Project Manager – Luxury Custom Home Builder

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus: 10-30%+

401(k) with 3% match

Vehicle allowance

100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees

Job summary

A luxury home construction company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-end custom home projects in the Seattle area. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring all aspects of construction are coordinated, budgets are maintained, and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience in project management in the custom residential market, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. This role offers competitive compensation, including an annual performance bonus and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in custom residential and/or commercial construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of construction documents and processes.
• Strong communication with clients, subs, and internal teams.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with strict finish quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities on 4-5 projects per year.
• Own master schedules and keep projects on track.
• Manage subcontractors and maintain budget discipline.
• Ensure work quality conforms to plans and standards.
• Provide project updates to stakeholders and clients.
• Coordinate inspections with municipalities, inspectors, and utilities.
• Provide consistent project reporting to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Enforce safety and compliance with codes.

Skills

Coordinating construction activities

Managing subcontractor performance

Client communication

Budget management

Strong knowledge of construction documents

Proficient in Microsoft tools

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Luxury Custom Home Builder

Bellevue, WA

Our client, a leading luxury custom home builder, is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of high-end custom home projects from precon through closeout. You’ll be the quarterback—owning schedule, budget, subcontractor performance, quality, and client communication across multiple builds.

With 30+ years of combined construction experience, this team brings commercial-grade process and organization, paired with the attention to detail and white-glove service expected in luxury residential.

The ideal candidate has built luxury homes in the greater Seattle area, is client facing, organized, calm under pressure, and a strong communicator who can manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional finish quality.

• Coordinate and supervise all construction activities on 4-5 projects per year.
• Own master schedules, lookaheads, and coordination to keep projects on track
• Manage subcontractors and vendors: scope clarity, performance, quality, and accountability
• Maintain budget discipline: review invoices/POs, track costs, manage change orders, and forecast to completion
• Ensure work conforms to plans, specs, and quality standards; drive punch list completion and closeout
• Coordinate inspections and work closely with local municipalities, inspectors, utilities, and officials
• Provide consistent project reporting (daily/weekly updates) to internal stakeholders and clients
• Enforce jobsite safety and maintain compliance with applicable codes and requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subs, suppliers, and internal partners
• Support preconstruction needs as required (estimating input, trade buyout support, constructability feedback)
• 7+ years of project management experience in custom residential and/or commercial construction (luxury custom strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high expectations for finish quality
• Strong working knowledge of construction documents (drawings, specs, scopes, schedules)
• Experience with permitting/inspections, including over-the-counter permits
• Solid understanding of change orders, purchase orders, and cost controls across trades
• Comfortable coordinating with municipalities, inspectors, and utility providers
• Proficient in Microsoft tools (Outlook, Excel, Word); MS Project a plus
• Interest/experience in estimating and client development is a plus
• Annual performance bonus: 10-30%+
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Vehicle allowance
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees