Senior Project Manager

CMA Development

Senior Project Manager

Location: San Francisco, CA

Work setting: On-site at project sites across San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area communities

Drive Complex Projects. Build Beautiful Homes.

CMA Development is a boutique, architecturally driven general contractor based in San Francisco, specializing in high-end residential remodels, additions, and custom homes throughout the Bay Area. Our work blends architecture, construction, and real estate development, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, clarity, and thoughtful execution.

CMA Development is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-end residential projects from preconstruction through close-out. This is a high-ownership role for someone who can drive momentum, coordinate architects, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and field teams, and keep projects moving without constant oversight from ownership. The right person is proactive, organized, construction-driven, and comfortable operating at the center of many moving parts. This is a senior-level project management role with primary responsibility for project delivery and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Own project delivery from preconstruction through close-out
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead meetings with clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors
• Drive schedule, budget, and scope alignment across all project phases
• Identify risks, missing information, and delayed decisions before they impact progress
• Review, negotiate, and manage subcontractor pricing and change orders
• Maintain accurate budgets and job cost tracking in JobTread
• Coordinate closely with field teams to ensure they have the information and materials needed
• Review drawings, flag constructability issues, and help resolve field conditions
• Lead project close-out, including punch lists, warranties, manuals, and final documentation

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of experience in high-end residential construction
• At least 3 years in a true Project Manager role with budget, schedule, and client responsibility
• Strong GC-side experience on architecturally driven residential projects
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and trade coordination
• Ability to read drawings, identify gaps, and resolve coordination issues
• Strong communication skills with clients, architects, consultants, and trades
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple active projects
• JobTread experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 Employee
• Pay: $130,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on experience
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance contribution
• Phone allowance
• $500 annual continuing education reimbursement
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the company grows
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, with occasional early mornings or extended hours based on project needs
• Travel: Local travel between Bay Area job sites required

Why CMA Development

CMA Development offers the rare opportunity to work on architecturally significant homes in a boutique environment where quality, design, and execution truly matter. This is a company in an exciting stage of growth, building the systems and team needed to scale thoughtfully. For the right Senior Project Manager, it is a chance to take real ownership, work closely with leadership, and help shape the future of a respected high-end residential builder.

CMA Development is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.