Senior Project Manager – Luxury Residential Construction

Location: San Francisco Bay AreaEmployment Type: Full-TimeCompensation: $155,000 – $190,000 base salary, plus performance-based bonusTarget Total Compensation: Approximately $180,000 – $225,000+, depending on experience and performanceAbout UsWe are a growing Bay Area general contractor specializing in high-end residential construction, including custom homes, complex renovations, multi-unit residential projects, and select development-related work.Our projects require a high level of craftsmanship, coordination, discretion, and client service. We work closely with homeowners, architects, designers, engineers, consultants, developers, and high-net-worth clients who expect a professional, organized, and highly communicative construction experience.We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to help lead complex residential projects from pre-construction through completion while elevating the client experience and strengthening our ability to pursue larger, higher-value work.The RoleThe Senior Project Manager will be responsible for project delivery, client communication, budget management, pre-construction support, and coordination between the field, office, leadership, subcontractors, and design teams.This is a senior client-facing role. The right candidate should be equally comfortable leading a client meeting, walking a job-site, reviewing a budget, working through design details with an architect, managing subcontractors, and protecting the financial health of a project.This role is ideal for someone who has strong construction knowledge, polished communication skills, financial discipline, and the ability to earn trust with sophisticated clients and project teams.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Relationship & ExperienceServe as a primary client-facing leader throughout the project lifecycle.Build trust with homeowners, architects, engineers, designers, developers, and owner representatives.Communicate clearly and proactively regarding budget, schedule, decisions, risks, and milestones.Provide a polished, high-touch client experience consistent with luxury residential expectations.Help turn successful projects into repeat business, referrals, and long-term relationships.Project Leadership & ExecutionLead projects from pre-construction through closeout.Own project schedule, scope, documentation, communication, and follow-through.Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, inspectors, and internal team members.Work closely with the Superintendent to align field execution with schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client expectations.Maintain organized project records, including RFIs, submittals, meeting notes, action items, change orders, schedules, and closeout documentation.Identify risks early and resolve issues before they become larger cost, schedule, or relationship problems.Pre-construction, Sales & Estimating SupportParticipate in early client meetings, site walks, design coordination, budgeting, and feasibility discussions.Support leadership in preparing conceptual budgets, preliminary estimates, scopes of work, and proposal strategies.Provide construction insight during estimating to reduce risk before projects begin.Help translate client goals and design intent into realistic budgets, timelines, and execution plans.Support the company’s ability to win higher-value work through professionalism, technical credibility, and relationship-building.Budgeting, Job Costing & Change ManagementOwn project-level budget discipline in coordination with finance and leadership.Track budget versus actual performance throughout the project.Manage change orders, allowances, contingencies, owner selections, and cost impacts.Review subcontractor scopes, invoices, payment applications, and change requests.Support accurate job costing and timely financial reporting.Protect project margins while maintaining transparency and trust with clients.Team Leadership & CoordinationPartner with operations, finance, field leadership, and ownership to keep projects organized and accountable.Support the Superintendent by removing obstacles, clarifying priorities, and coordinating decisions.Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable to schedule, quality, scope, documentation, and professionalism.Help improve project management systems, reporting standards, and overall execution discipline.Qualifications8–12+ years of construction project management experience.Strong background in high-end residential, custom residential, multi-unit residential, boutique multifamily, or comparable complex construction.Experience managing projects in the $5M–$15M+ range preferred.Proven ability to work directly with sophisticated clients, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.Strong understanding of estimating, project budgets, job costing, change orders, contracts, construction sequencing, and scheduling.Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Buildertrend, CoConstruct, or similar platforms.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Bay Area construction experience strongly preferred.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is polished but practical. They can manage a high-expectation client relationship, collaborate with architects and engineers, and still solve real construction problems in the field.They are organized, financially aware, calm under pressure, and highly accountable. They understand that in luxury construction, how the project is managed matters almost as much as the finished product.Compensation & Bonus StructureBase Salary Range: $155,000 – $190,000Annual Performance Bonus: Target bonus of 10%–18% of base salary, with upside to approximately 25% for exceptional performance.Bonus criteria may include:Project profitability and cost controlSchedule performanceClient satisfaction and communication qualityChange order disciplinePre-construction and estimating contributionDocumentation and reporting qualityTeam leadership and subcontractor coordinationContribution to winning or converting high-value opportunitiesBusiness Development / Origination Incentive:For projects materially sourced, introduced, or helped across the finish line by the Senior Project Manager, the company may offer a project-specific incentive tied to realized project profitability, contract value, or successful project conversion.Exceptional candidates with proven $10M+ luxury residential experience, strong architect/developer relationships, and meaningful pre-construction or business development experience may be considered above the posted range.What Success Looks LikeSuccess in this role means:Clients feel informed, respected, and well cared for.Projects are organized, financially controlled, and professionally managed.Architects, engineers, and developers view the company as a trusted partner.The Superintendent has clear direction and strong project support.Change orders are timely, accurate, and professionally communicated.Project risks are identified early and managed proactively.The company is better positioned to win and deliver larger, higher-quality residential work.Why Join UsThis is an opportunity to join a growing, high-quality construction company at an important stage. You will have direct access to leadership, meaningful influence over project delivery standards, and the ability to help shape the next phase of the company’s growth.For the right person, this is a long-term leadership opportunity within a respected and expanding residential construction platform.How to ApplyPlease submit your resume and a brief note describing your experience with high-end residential or complex construction projects, including project values, client-facing responsibilities, pre-construction involvement, and the types of clients, architects, and teams you have worked with. As a quick detail (and to help us prioritize thoughtful responses), include the word “craft” in your note.