Senior Project Manager

Location: New Jersey (NY Metro area; typically ~1 day/week on site)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive — up to ~$200,000 for a strong candidate, with room beyond for an exceptional hire

About the Role

A highly selective, craftsmanship-driven residential builder is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its New Jersey-based team. The firm focuses on a small number of exceptional, finely crafted homes — including new builds, additions, major renovations, and historic restorations — with a clear emphasis on quality over volume.

This is a close-knit, long-tenured team operating with a family-style culture, working alongside respected architects and designers on detail-driven, high-caliber residential projects.

Please note: This role requires substantial high-end residential experience with a strong emphasis on structural construction. Experience limited to interior fit-outs is not sufficient. Townhouse or similar structural residential experience is highly relevant, and exposure to ground-up construction is a plus. The firm can provide further ground-up exposure over time, but a solid structural foundation is essential from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-end residential projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Own project budgets, scheduling, procurement, and overall delivery performance.
• Coordinate and manage a trusted subcontractor base to maintain exceptional build quality.
• Collaborate closely with leading architects and designers on highly detailed residential work.
• Serve as the senior point of accountability for program, quality, and client experience.
• Support the continued growth of a small, high-quality, craftsmanship-focused team.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in high-end or luxury residential construction (required).
• Strong structural construction background (townhouse or similar experience preferred; interior-only experience not suitable).
• 5–10+ years’ experience as a Project Manager (more experienced candidates welcome).
• Strong command of budgets, scheduling, procurement, and trade coordination on complex residential builds.
• Proven experience working with high-caliber architects and design teams.
• Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable in a small, close-knit team environment.
• Based within commuting distance of the New Jersey / NY metro area.

Why Apply

• Competitive salary — up to ~$200,000+ for exceptional candidates.
• Transparent bonus pool model with clear, measurable performance visibility.
• 401(k) with 3% employer match, plus year-end profit share (typically ~5% total).
• Health allowance contributing toward medical, dental, and vision coverage (including telehealth), scaled by role.
• Childcare credit via FSA.
• Two weeks PTO plus federal holidays and additional flex days, with office closure over Christmas.
• Work-from-home Fridays and earned, sensible flexibility.
• Opportunity for future ground-up exposure and deeper technical development.
• A small, stable, accountability-driven team focused on craftsmanship and quality.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced high-end residential Project Manager with a strong structural background and a passion for craftsmanship-led construction, we’d love to hear from you.