Project Manager

Birmingham, Michigan
IDj-167
Job TypeDirect Hire

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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