Construction Project Manager
5 days ago
Pasadena
Construction Project Manager Location: In-Person | Los Angeles County Employment Type: Full-Time About Enhaus Design Build Enhaus Design Build is a high-end residential design-build firm specializing in custom homes, ADUs, major renovations, and complex residential projects throughout Los Angeles. We operate with a strong emphasis on execution, accountability, and systems. Our projects demand disciplined project management, technical competence, cost awareness, and strong client communication. We are hiring an additional Construction Project Manager to support our growing project pipeline and maintain Enhaus’s standards for schedule control, cost discipline, and client experience. ⸻ Role Overview The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution, scheduling, and cost awareness of multiple residential construction projects—from pre-construction handoff through close-out. This role requires strong field presence, the ability to read and analyze plans, perform takeoffs and estimates, build and manage construction schedules, and communicate confidently with clients. You will typically manage 3–5 active projects simultaneously, coordinating subcontractors, internal teams, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to Enhaus standards. This is a full-time, in-person role requiring frequent travel between job sites. ⸻ Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Oversight • Manage daily construction operations across assigned projects, • Translate construction documents, scopes, estimates, and schedules into executable field plans, • Maintain alignment between scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle Scheduling & Planning • Build detailed construction schedules from project start through completion, • Develop baseline schedules and weekly look-ahead plans, • Actively manage sequencing, dependencies, and critical path activities, • Identify schedule risks early and implement recovery plans Estimating, Takeoffs & Cost Control • Read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP plans, • Perform quantity takeoffs using construction takeoff software (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Stack, or similar), • Assist with project estimating, scope validation, and budget reconciliation, • Review and price change orders for accuracy and constructability, • Identify cost risks and communicate impacts clearly Subcontractor & Field Management • Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors, • Conduct regular jobsite walks to verify progress, quality, and safety compliance, • Enforce Enhaus standards for workmanship, cleanliness, and professionalism Reporting, Systems & Documentation • Maintain schedules, daily logs, photos, and progress reports, • Track progress against baseline schedules and escalate risks early, • Utilize project management systems to document and manage project activity Client Communication & Experience • Serve as a primary client contact during construction, • Communicate schedule status, budget impacts, and next steps clearly and professionally, • Manage client expectations while protecting scope, schedule, and budget Quality Control & Close-Out • Perform quality checks at key milestones, • Manage punch lists and final corrections, • Ensure all close-out documentation is completed ⸻ Required Skills & Attributes • Available full-time, in person, • Able to travel between multiple project sites, • Highly detail-oriented with strong execution discipline, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Excellent task management, prioritization, and follow-through, • Demonstrated responsibility and reliability, • Organized, process-driven, and enjoys documentation and structure, • Team-focused with a collaborative mindset, • Proactive and willing to share opinions, flag risks, and raise issues early, • Comfortable tackling new problems in a fast-paced construction environment, • Creative, solution-oriented thinker with strong critical-thinking skills ⸻ Technical & Core Competencies • Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, • Experience building and managing construction schedules, • Experience performing residential construction estimates, • Proficient in construction takeoff systems (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Stack, or similar), • Familiarity with Buildertrend is a plus, • Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar) ⸻ Client & Interpersonal Skills • Strong customer-facing skills with professionalism and confidence, • Comfortable interacting directly with homeowners, designers, inspectors, and consultants, • Able to explain technical, schedule, and cost-related issues in clear language ⸻ Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) • Experience in a design-build environment, • Familiarity with Los Angeles permitting and inspection processes, • Background managing high-end residential projects ⸻ Why Enhaus • Clear leadership and accountability structure, • High-quality projects and clients, • Strong systems and operational discipline, • Long-term growth path within the company