Custom Home Builder- Senior Project Manager- Summit, NJ

Michael Page International

Summit, New Jersey
19 days ago

$130,000–$145,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

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. Oversee field operations and work closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure quality execution.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Summit, New Jersey
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$130,000–$145,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

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.

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.