Project Manager - High-End Custom Homes

Project Manager – High-End Custom Homes

Location: Redmond, WA (Office) Chelan / Wenatchee, WA (Project Sites)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

We are a high-end custom home builder focused on delivering architecturally significant, detail-driven homes with an exceptional client experience. Our projects demand precision, professionalism, and ownership from preconstruction through final turnover. We believe great homes are built by great teams who care deeply about quality, communication, and accountability.

Position Overview

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the successful planning, execution, financial performance, and delivery of luxury custom home projects. This role serves as the primary driver of schedule, budget, and client satisfaction, working closely with Superintendents, architects, designers, subcontractors, and owners.

This is a leadership role requiring proactive decision-making, high emotional intelligence, and meticulous attention to detail. The PM owns the project outcome.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead projects from preconstruction handoff through final completion and warranty transition
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and milestone tracking
• Coordinate with Superintendents to ensure field execution aligns with plans, specs, and schedule
• Anticipate challenges and proactively solve problems before they impact cost, schedule, or quality

Budget & Financial Management

• Own the project budget, including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance management
• Manage subcontractor contracts, pay applications, and cost control
• Prepare and track Owner Change Orders (OCOs) and Subcontractor Change Orders (SCOs)
• Maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and monthly financial reporting

Client & Design Team Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project
• Lead client meetings with confidence, clarity, and professionalism
• Coordinate closely with architects, designers, and consultants to manage design intent, constructability, and scope clarity
• Deliver a high-touch, concierge-level client experience appropriate for luxury residential construction

Quality Control & Documentation

• Ensure work meets or exceeds contract documents, code requirements, and company quality standards
• Manage RFIs, submittals, selections, and documentation with precision
• Maintain organized, real-time project records (drawings, logs, correspondence)

Leadership & Culture

• Demonstrate extreme ownership over outcomes—no excuses, only solutions
• Collaborate respectfully and effectively with Superintendents and internal teams
• Uphold company values, professionalism, and accountability on every project
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes, and standards

Qualifications

Required

• 5 years of Project Management experience in custom residential or high-end construction
• Proven experience managing complex, detail-driven projects with discerning clients
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and sequencing
• Financial acumen with job costing, forecasting, and change management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and solution-oriented

Preferred

• Experience with luxury homes, architect-led projects, or design-build delivery
• Familiarity with BuilderTrend or similar construction management software
• Experience working in mountain, waterfront, or logistically complex environments
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

What Success Looks Like

• Projects delivered on time, on budget, and at a high level of craftsmanship
• Clients feel informed, confident, and cared for throughout the process
• Issues are identified early and resolved decisively
• Field teams and trade partners are aligned and supported
• Financials are clean, accurate, and predictable

Why Join Us

• Work on beautiful, one-of-a-kind custom homes
• High level of trust, autonomy, and responsibility
• Collaborative, values-driven team culture
• Opportunity for growth, leadership development, and long-term career progression

Pay: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,000 - $150,000