Job Description
Industry: Construction & Trades - Architecture & Planning
Job Category: Engineering
Project Manager – Luxury Residential Construction
Location: Oconomowoc
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $75,000–$100,000 Base Salary (DOE)
Industry: Luxury Residential Construction
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate high-end residential construction projects from pre-construction planning through final completion. This role requires a highly organized and proactive professional who can effectively manage schedules, budgets, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams while ensuring exceptional quality and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing luxury custom home projects and possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage luxury residential construction projects from inception through completion.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and timelines.
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
- Monitor project progress and proactively address issues that could impact cost, quality, or schedule.
- Ensure all work meets company standards, building codes, and client expectations.
- Conduct regular site visits and project meetings.
- Manage project documentation, reporting, and change orders.
- Collaborate with homeowners, architects, designers, and trade partners throughout the construction process.
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide regular project updates.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.
- Candidates without a degree must demonstrate significant experience managing projects for luxury custom home builders.
- Proven project management experience in residential construction.
- Experience managing high-end or custom luxury home projects is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of:
- Residential construction methods
- Project scheduling
- Budget management
- Quality control
- Contract administration
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency with construction management and project-tracking software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with luxury custom home builders.
- Familiarity with construction management platforms such as:
- Buildertrend
- Procore
- CoConstruct
- Knowledge of local permitting, inspection, and residential construction processes.
Key Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Results-oriented with a commitment to excellence.
- Customer-focused mindset with a dedication to client satisfaction.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced residential construction professional who has successfully managed luxury custom home projects, understands the expectations of high-end clientele, and can balance quality, budget, schedule, and customer experience to deliver outstanding results.
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $75,000 to $100,000
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Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - No
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - No
Candidate Details
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
Why this employer is a great company
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