Lead Project Manager Confidential Burbank, CA Job Details Full-time | Contract $115,000 - $135,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Professional networking Customer communication Electrical blueprint reading Residential construction project management Teamwork Construction negotiation Construction cost control Schedule management Construction budget management Construction drawing review Full Job Description A residential builder is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple residential construction projects from early design and preconstruction through final turnover. This role is accountable for project budgets, schedules, scope, quality, and the homeowner experience. The Senior Project Manager leads field and project support teams, serves as the primary point of contact for homeowners, and partners with architects, engineers, vendors, and trade partners. We're looking for someone who can anticipate problems, make sound decisions under pressure, and keep complex builds moving while holding teams accountable for their commitments. Responsibilities Own delivery of multiple residential projects, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, and closeout. Lead and develop field manager and project coordinator. Set clear expectations, assign ownership, and follow through on commitments. Partner with field manager and subs to coordinate trade sequencing, inspections, site readiness, and quality control. Review architectural, structural, and MEP plans for constructability. Coordinate with design professionals to resolve discrepancies before they affect field work. Solicit and evaluate bids, clarify scopes, and negotiate pricing with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors within established approval limits. Manage design and scope changes. Assess cost and schedule impacts, communicate options to homeowners, and secure required approvals before work proceeds. Manage homeowner communication throughout the build. Provide clear progress updates, set expectations around decisions and milestones, and lead resolution of escalated concerns. Manage project budgets, commitments, and schedule performance. Report forecasts, key metrics, and emerging risks to leadership, along with recommended actions. Drive punch list completion, final inspections, and homeowner turnover. Qualifications At least 7 years of residential construction project management or progressively responsible construction management experience, including direct oversight of field personnel or superintendents. Demonstrated success managing multiple residential construction projects concurrently, with responsibility for budgets, schedules, trade coordination, and client communication. Proficiency in reading and coordinating architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plan sets. Hands-on experience with construction project management or CRM software such as Buildertrend, Procore, or Salesforce. Strong negotiation, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with homeowners, architects, executives, and field crews. Sound judgment when evaluating trade-offs, resolving project issues, and escalating decisions that require leadership involvement. Availability to work extended hours or weekends as project needs require and to attend industry events as needed.
Pay:
$115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Work Location:
In person
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