Project Manager - High End Residential
Michael Page
Boston, MA
We are representing a highly regarded luxury residential builder in the Greater Boston area seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee high‑end custom home projects. This role is a replacement hire due to a planned retirement and offers the opportunity to step into a stable pipeline of premium work with a firm known for craftsmanship and long‑term relationships.
Client Details
Our client is an established, award‑winning custom home builder with over 35 years of experience delivering exceptional residential projects throughout Greater Boston, the North Shore, MetroWest, and surrounding regions. Known for their uncompromising quality and reputation in the luxury market, they selectively pursue projects that align with their standards rather than chasing volume.
The company employs more than 45 professionals across office and field teams and has built a tight‑knit, family‑oriented culture. Leadership has grown internally from the field, reinforcing their commitment to mentorship, internal promotion, and long‑term career development. This firm hires with longevity in mind - they are not project‑driven, but people‑driven.
Description
As High‑End Residential Project Manager, you will oversee new construction and renovation projects valued up to $15M, with most projects falling in the $2M-$5M range.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing high‑end residential construction projects from pre‑construction through closeout
- Overseeing project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
- Coordinating subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and design teams
- Serving as the primary point of contact for discerning homeowners and stakeholders
- Ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standard of craftsmanship
- Maintaining clear communication with internal leadership and field staff
- Proactively identifying and resolving schedule, scope, or cost challenges
- Supporting a collaborative, professional jobsite environment
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.
Profile
A successful Project Manager - High End Residential should have:
- 4+ years of experience as a Project Manager in high‑end residential or custom home construction
- Background with a well‑known, respected luxury home builder (required)
- Experience managing ground‑up and/or complex renovation projects valued at $5M+
- Strong client‑facing skills and the ability to manage high‑expectation homeowners
- Proven ability to lead project teams and subcontractors effectively
- Candidates who have owned their own company must also have prior experience with a reputable builder
- Ability to commute to project sites across Greater Boston
Job Offer
- Competitive base salary of $120,000-$160,000, commensurate with experience
- Annual performance‑based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Vehicle allowance
- Long‑term growth opportunity within a highly respected builder
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation of 3-4 days per week in the office or on site
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.
4+ years of experience as a Project Manager in high‑end residential or custom home constructionBackground with a well‑known, respected luxury home builder (required)
Experience managing ground‑up and/or complex renovation projects valued at $5M+
Strong client‑facing skills and the ability to manage high‑expectation homeowners
Proven ability to lead project teams and subcontractors effectively
Candidates who have owned their own company must also have prior experience with a reputable builder
Ability to commute to project sites across Greater Boston
About the Company
Michael Page
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.
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