About Us CDG Maui Inc. is a premier design-build firm specializing in high-end custom homes across Maui. We deliver exceptional residences through a fully integrated approach to design, budgeting, and construction, with a strong focus on quality, detail, and client experience. The Opportunity CDG Maui is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and develop our Project Management and Project Engineering team while providing senior-level oversight of estimating, preconstruction, and project performance. This is a working leadership role for someone who combines strong construction knowledge with the ability to coach people, create accountability, and help multiple projects move forward successfully. You will serve as a key connection between Project Management, Field Operations, Accounting, and executive leadership. The goal is not to personally solve every problem, but to build a strong project team that identifies issues early, takes ownership, communicates clearly, and consistently delivers successful projects. This is an in-person leadership position based on Maui and requires regular presence in both the office and on active jobsites. What You Will Lead Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project leads. Hold regular one-on-one meetings focused on priorities, performance, coaching, and development. Establish and maintain consistent project-management standards across projects, including budgeting, forecasting, client communication, project meetings, documentation, procurement oversight, and closeout. Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for commitments and results. Identify performance, communication, or capacity issues early and address them constructively. Delegate effectively and develop team members to solve problems independently rather than relying on senior leadership to take over. Project Oversight Provide senior-level oversight across multiple high-end residential construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Review project schedules, budgets, forecasts, contracts, procurement needs, change orders, and project risks. Coach project teams through owner, subcontractor, schedule, budget, and communication challenges. Partner closely with Field Operations and Superintendents to align project planning with field execution. Work with Accounting to maintain accurate job costing, forecasting, billing, committed-cost tracking, and financial reporting. Identify significant project risks early and provide executive leadership with clear information and recommended solutions. Step directly into projects when necessary while continuing to develop and maintain accountability with the assigned project team. Estimating & Preconstruction Lead and oversee estimating and preconstruction activities for new opportunities. Review plans, scopes, takeoffs, subcontractor proposals, budgets, and bid assumptions. Improve the accuracy, consistency, and documentation of estimates. Coordinate with architects, engineers, Field Operations, Accounting, and Project Management during preconstruction. Lead constructability reviews, value-engineering discussions, and project handoffs. Ensure estimates transition into clear, executable construction budgets. Build and maintain historical cost information and estimating standards to improve future pricing and planning. Business Development & Client Relationships Participate in meetings with prospective clients, architects, designers, and owner representatives. Build trust and clearly communicate CDG Maui's capabilities, construction approach, and value. Help evaluate potential projects based on scope, budget, schedule, risk, profitability, and organizational fit. Present estimates, construction approaches, schedules, and value-engineering options professionally. Support qualified opportunities through preconstruction and help convert them into profitable construction agreements. Build relationships that contribute to repeat business and referrals. Systems & Continuous Improvement We are looking for a leader who first takes the time to understand CDG Maui's existing systems, team, and the reasons behind how we operate. From there, we expect this person to identify opportunities for improvement, involve the right people, and help strengthen systems in a way that creates consistency across the organization. This includes improving project handoffs, meeting rhythms, documentation, accountability, communication, and the flow of information between Project Management, Field Operations, Accounting, and leadership. Our goal is to build dependable systems and strong teams—not processes that depend on one individual to keep them working. What Success Looks Like Project Managers and Project Engineers have clear expectations, priorities, and consistent leadership. Project risks are identified and addressed early rather than becoming emergencies. Project forecasts, budgets, schedules, and committed costs are accurate and current. Estimates are complete, well-supported, and transition cleanly into construction budgets. Project Management and Field Operations operate as one coordinated team. Project leaders become increasingly capable of resolving issues independently. Qualified opportunities are effectively supported through estimating and preconstruction. Executive leadership receives clear visibility into project performance with fewer avoidable surprises. The department operates through dependable systems rather than individual heroics. What We're Looking For 8+ years of construction project management, estimating, or preconstruction experience, preferably with increasing leadership responsibility. Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or mentoring Project Managers, Project Engineers, or similar construction professionals. Strong understanding of construction contracts, plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, change orders, procurement, and job costing. Strong estimating and preconstruction experience, including takeoffs, subcontractor bid analysis, budgeting, and scope development. Ability to oversee multiple projects and evaluate both operational and financial performance. Experience with high-end custom residential construction strongly preferred. Strong judgment and the ability to coach others through complex decisions rather than simply taking over. Proactive approach with strong follow-through and the ability to identify issues before they impact a project. Clear, direct, and respectful communication style. Comfortable holding people accountable while maintaining positive working relationships. Proficiency with construction-management and estimating technology; Buildertrend experience is a plus. Maui construction experience and established local industry relationships are beneficial. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across Project Management, Field Operations, Accounting, and executive leadership. Why Join CDG Maui CDG Maui is a growing Maui-based construction company specializing in high-quality residential construction. This position offers the opportunity to play an important leadership role in the company's next stage of growth. You will have the opportunity to develop a strong project-management team, strengthen project execution, improve estimating and preconstruction, and help build systems that support CDG Maui's continued growth. Apply today and help us build Maui's most exceptional homes.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your connection to Maui? Describe a situation where a Project Manager was struggling. How did you help improve their performance without taking over the project yourself? Describe your role in estimating and preconstruction. How do you ensure an estimate transitions successfully into an executable project budget?

Location:

Maui, HI (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Maui, HI (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Maui, HI:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person