Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-end residential construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This person will be responsible for driving schedules, budgets, communication, subcontractor coordination, and on-site execution while maintaining the level of quality and client service expected on luxury custom homes. The right candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in an owner-facing role across multiple custom residential projects in the Birmingham, Bloomfield, and broader Metro Detroit market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage custom residential construction projects from kickoff through final completion
• Build and maintain project schedules, milestone plans, and short-term look-ahead timelines
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, inspectors, and internal team members
• Monitor budgets, job costs, change orders, allowances, and overall financial performance
• Lead communication with homeowners, architects, designers, and trade partners throughout the life of the project
• Ensure job sites are running efficiently, safely, and to company quality standards
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and field conditions to identify issues before they become delays or cost overruns
• Solve field problems quickly and keep projects moving with urgency and professionalism
• Track material procurement, long-lead items, delivery timing, and installation sequencing
• Conduct regular site walks, quality-control reviews, punch-list management, and closeout coordination
• Maintain accurate documentation including schedules, meeting notes, selections, approvals, and change-order records
• Partner closely with leadership to keep clients informed and protect the overall project experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in residential construction
• Strong preference for luxury custom home experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple active projects, schedules, budgets, and trade relationships at once
• Experience working directly with homeowners, architects, and design professionals
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, quality control, and residential field operations
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and finish details with a sharp eye for accuracy
• Strong communication skills, follow-through, and professional presence
• Ability to solve problems quickly, stay ahead of issues, and hold trades accountable
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and construction documentation tools
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to local Metro Detroit job sites as needed

Preferred Background

• Luxury custom residential construction experience in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, or comparable Metro Detroit submarkets
• Background with ground-up custom homes, major additions, and complex renovations
• Experience in a client-facing environment where service, communication, and craftsmanship all matter

What Success Looks Like

• Projects stay on schedule and within budget
• Clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the build
• Subcontractors are coordinated well and held to a high standard
• Field issues are solved early before they impact quality or deadlines
• Finished homes reflect the company's reputation for craftsmanship and professionalism

Compensation

Competitive Base Salary

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurances

401k with Match

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