Custom Home Builder- Senior Project Manager- Summit, NJ

Luxury Residential Builder- Senior Project Manager

Our client is a well-established luxury residential builder specializing in high-end custom homes throughout New Jersey. Known for exceptional craftsmanship, strong client relationships, and attention to detail, they deliver distinctive residences for discerning homeowners and provide a collaborative, technology-forward work environment.

Job Description

• Manage multiple ground-up luxury residential construction projects from planning through final turnover.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, architects, designers, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee field operations and work closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure quality execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and reporting metrics.
• Monitor project costs, track budget performance, and identify potential financial risks.
• Manage and negotiate change orders while maintaining strong client communication and expectations.
• Conduct site visits regularly to ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, subcontractor activities, and project documentation.
• Lead project meetings and provide proactive updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project closeout activities, punch lists, warranty items, and final project turnover.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 7+ years of project management experience within luxury residential construction.
• Proven experience managing ground-up custom homes in New Jersey valued between $1M and $5M.
• Strong field management experience with the ability to effectively oversee onsite construction activities.
• Highly client-facing professional with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated expertise managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and change orders.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, permitting, inspections, and project sequencing.
• Technology-friendly with proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and AI tools such as Claude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary of $130,000 - $145,000.
• Opportunity to lead prestigious luxury custom home projects throughout New Jersey.
• High level of client interaction and ownership over project delivery.
• Stable pipeline of premium residential construction work.
• Collaborative leadership team and strong company culture.
• Significant growth opportunity with an established luxury builder.
• Comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to cutting-edge construction technology and project management tools.

Interested? Apply today.