Construction Project Manager - High End Custom Residential

Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on luxury, architecturally significant custom homes in one of Californias most beautiful regions

• Lead detailed, design-forward projects that stand out in the Santa Barbara custom home market

• Join a boutique, tight-knit team known for craftsmanship, collaboration, and long-term client relationships

• Strong growth runway with regular performance-based pay increases

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime at time-and-a-half, annual bonuses, and strong employer-paid benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a boutique general contractor specializing in architecturally distinctive, high-end custom residences throughout Santa Barbara. For over 30 years, theyve built a reputation for craftsmanship, precision, and exceptional service while partnering with top architects and designers.

Job Description

• Lead high-end custom home projects from preconstruction through closeout

• Own overall project execution: schedule, budget, scope, quality, and client expectations

• Manage subcontractors, vendors, architects, designers, and consultants to maintain daily progress

• Build and maintain project schedules, coordinate sequencing, and keep trades accountable

• Drive project documentation including:

• RFIs

• Submittals

• Change orders

• Meeting notes

• Progress tracking

• Communicate proactively with clients and internal stakeholders to provide clear updates and manage expectations

• Conduct regular site walks to ensure work aligns with plans, specifications, and design intent

• Identify issues early, troubleshoot field conditions, and resolve problems quickly

• Ensure high standards of jobsite organization, safety awareness, and professionalism

• Use Procore and other construction technology tools to maintain organized, transparent workflows

• Coordinate closeout deliverables and punch list completion to ensure an excellent final client experience

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in custom residential construction (high-end preferred)

• Proven ability to lead job sites, manage schedules, and coordinate multiple trades

• Strong communication skills with a professional, client-facing approach

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Tech-savvy; Procore experience preferred

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Competitive hourly compensation with overtime paid at time-and-a-half

• Annual year-end bonus (approx. $4,000)

• Medical insurance fully paid for the employee after 60 days (approx. $1,100/month employer cost)

• 401(k) with 4% company match

• Mileage reimbursement for all job-related travel beyond commuting

• Company-provided iPhone and fully paid phone plan

• Company-provided laptop

• Supportive, collaborative culture centered on craftsmanship, trust, pride, and long-term relationships

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance

Job Code: JPC-478

Requirements: Must have 2+ years of residential construction experience. Must be U.S. Citizen. Relocation: YES. PACK: YES

Submissions Name / Leonard Unander Jr / [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Our client is a boutique custom residential general contractor in Santa Barbara building high-end, architecturally distinctive homes. This role supports luxury home projects through documentation, coordination, and communication. Ideal candidates have custom residential construction experience and strong tech ability (Procore preferred).

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Project Manager - Leonard Unander Associates Inc. - JPC 478 - Source

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Project Manager

• **Location: Santa Barbara & Montecito, CA**

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Project Manager, Project Engineer, Construction Coordinator, Residential Construction, Custom Homes, Luxury Residential, Procore, High-End Construction, APM, Project Management

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO