Project Manager Custom Residential Construction

Project Manager – Custom Residential Construction (On-site in Carmel, CA) 

Are you a seasoned construction professional ready to take ownership of high-end residential builds and remodels? Do you thrive in a collaborative design-build environment where quality, communication, and creativity drive the work forward? We’re seeking a Project Manager to join a rapidly growing design studio focused on delivering exceptional new builds and luxury remodels throughout the Carmel area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead multiple residential construction projects (typically 2–5 at a time), overseeing every phase from pre-con through final walkthrough.


• Serve as the on-site project liaison, communicating daily with trade partners, site crews, and internal design and construction teams.


• Perform regular site visits to ensure team alignment, material readiness, and task accountability.


• Submit and manage RFIs, review construction drawings, and ensure all field teams have accurate and up-to-date information.


• Coordinate across departments to manage procurement, timelines, change orders, and documentation.


• Handle administrative tasks such as timecards, POs, job costing, and client-facing updates (approx. 20% of time).


• Collaborate with a team of residential and architectural designers, drafters, and a part-time architect for permitting and stamps.


• Work within proprietary estimating spreadsheets and internal catalogs (training provided).

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in residential or commercial project management (high-end homebuilding a plus).


• Strong understanding of construction assemblies, sequencing, and building codes.


• Ability to read and scale plans; familiarity with CAD, Procore, Revit, or CoConstruct is a plus.


• A natural leader who communicates well with diverse personalities and thrives under pressure.


• Organized, proactive, and capable of juggling multiple active and developmental projects.


• Familiarity with trade workflows, subcontractor coordination, and local permitting processes.


• Bonus: Experience with bidding, estimating, PMP certification, OSHA compliance, and local trade relationships.

Ideal Backgrounds:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in construction management.


• Hands-on field experience or generational exposure to the trades.


• Comfortable managing multi-million-dollar remodels and ground-up builds ranging from $1.5M–$10M+.

What we offer:

• Work with a tight-knit, innovative team that values collaboration, client experience, and creativity.


• Exposure to stunning design-forward projects in one of California’s most beautiful coastal regions.


• Growth path toward Project Leader and potential executive leadership roles.


• Culture-first environment, core values are paramount in everything we do.


• Competitive compensation package: $100K–$115K base (negotiable) + incentive plan ($10K–$20K) depending on experience (flexibility for the right candidate).


• Stipend and benefit details available upon interview.