Senior Project Manager - Luxury Home Construction (On-Site)

Peter Johnson Builders; Virginia; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter Johnson Builders in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-end residential construction from pre-construction through completion. You will manage field production, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client communication to ensure top-tier craftsmanship.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction PM, a related bachelor's degree, strong leadership, and a proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience, preferably with a custom home builder or high-end residential contractor.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, building practices, and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, specifications, and bids.
• Proven ability to manage projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and construction teams.
• Willingness to travel to active construction sites daily.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential construction projects from pre-construction through final completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and production plans.
• Lead field production teams and coordinate daily construction activities.
• Review plans, specifications, proposals, and contracts for scope, cost, and schedule considerations.
• Coordinate efforts between architects, designers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings and ongoing project review meetings with clients.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including job logs, schedules, and progress updates.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists and final completion.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

Peter Johnson Builders in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-end residential construction from pre-construction through completion. You will manage field production, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client communication to ensure top-tier craftsmanship.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction PM, a related bachelor's degree, strong leadership, and a proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.