Project Manager - Custom Residential Construction (On-site in Carmel, CA)

Are you a seasoned construction professional ready to take ownership of high-end residential builds and remodels? Do you thrive in a collaborative design-build environment where quality, communication, and creativity drive the work forward? We're seeking a Project Manager to join a rapidly growing design studio focused on delivering exceptional new builds and luxury remodels throughout the Carmel area.

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead multiple residential construction projects (typically 2-5 at a time), overseeing every phase from pre-con through final walkthrough. Serve as the on-site project liaison, communicating daily with trade partners, site crews, and internal design and construction teams. Perform regular site visits to ensure team alignment, material readiness, and task accountability. Submit and manage RFIs, review construction drawings, and ensure all field teams have accurate and up-to-date information. Coordinate across departments to manage procurement, timelines, change orders, and documentation. Handle administrative tasks such as timecards, POs, job costing, and client-facing updates (approx. 20% of time). Collaborate with a team of residential and architectural designers, drafters, and a part-time architect for permitting and stamps. Work within proprietary estimating spreadsheets and internal catalogs (training provided). What We're Looking For: 3+ years of experience in residential or commercial project management (high-end homebuilding a plus). Strong understanding of construction assemblies, sequencing, and building codes. Ability to read and scale plans; familiarity with CAD, Procore, Revit, or CoConstruct is a plus. A natural leader who communicates well with diverse personalities and thrives under pressure. Organized, proactive, and capable of juggling multiple active and developmental projects. Familiarity with trade workflows, subcontractor coordination, and local permitting processes. Bonus: Experience with bidding, estimating, PMP certification, OSHA compliance, and local trade relationships. Ideal Backgrounds: Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management. Hands-on field experience or generational exposure to the trades. Comfortable managing multi-million-dollar remodels and ground-up builds ranging from $1.5M-$10M+. What we offer: Work with a tight-knit, innovative team that values collaboration, client experience, and creativity. Exposure to stunning design-forward projects in one of California's most beautiful coastal regions. Growth path toward Project Leader and potential executive leadership roles. Culture-first environment, core values are paramount in everything we do. Competitive compensation package: $100K-$115K base (negotiable) + incentive plan ($10K-$20K) depending on experience (flexibility for the right candidate). Stipend and benefit details available upon interview.