Senior Construction Project Manager - Luxury Residential

Company: Bisnow
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Our SelectLeaders client, a privately owned high-end General Contracting and Construction Management firm, is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead and grow its Los Angeles luxury residential platform. Our client specializes exclusively in ultra-high-end residential construction, delivering custom single-family homes, penthouses, and select residential-focused mixed-use projects. The firm operates with a quality-over-quantity philosophy, intentionally limiting project volume to ensure best-in-class execution, discretion, and client satisfaction. This is a compelling opportunity for a senior professional currently active in LA’s luxury residential market who brings an existing book of business, deep subcontractor relationships, and the vision to build and lead a high-performing team over time. This role will function as the senior leader for the LA operation, effectively managing a regional branch of the business. The individual will have full responsibility for project delivery, client relationships, financial performance, quality control, and long-term growth of the platform. The Senior Construction Project Manager will operate with meaningful autonomy while receiving strong support from ownership, estimating, and field leadership. A critical component of this role is serving as the strategic steward of quality—setting the vision, standards, and processes for QA/QC across all projects and ensuring flawless execution from pre-construction through turnover. Role Responsibilities Project, Quality & Financial Leadership Lead ultra-luxury residential projects from preconstruction through completion Maintain full oversight of project budgets, schedules, profitability, and risk management Manage schedules using Primavera P6 and related project controls tools Establish and oversee a rigorous QA/QC framework to ensure uncompromising standards of craftsmanship, detailing, and finishes Proactively identify constructibility issues and develop creative, outside-the-box solutions to complex design, material, and site challenges Provide senior oversight of permitting and regulatory processes Business Development & Client Relationships Leverage an existing book of business to source and secure new luxury residential projects Maintain and grow trusted relationships with: High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth homeowners Owner’s representatives and family offices Leading architects and interior designers Elite luxury residential subcontractors and specialty suppliers Identify and cultivate new opportunities to support sustained regional growth while preserving discretion and confidentiality Team & Branch Leadership Serve as the senior leader for our client’s Miami luxury residential platform Build, mentor, and scale a dedicated project management and field team over time Collaborate closely with estimating, field leadership, and ownership on strategy and execution Set clear expectations and accountability standards while fostering a collaborative, people-first culture Quality, Safety & Culture Uphold best-in-class standards for craftsmanship, execution, and attention to detail Ensure job site safety and a culture where people, quality, and long-term relationships come first Lead with professionalism, integrity, discretion, and a long-term ownership mindset Role Requirements 15 years of experience in ultra-high-end luxury residential construction Proven delivery of $7M–$50M custom homes, penthouses, and complex residential projects Deep expertise in luxury materials, finishes, and premium residential brands (kitchen, bath, lighting, millwork, stone, and specialty systems) Strong working knowledge of specialty low-voltage and smart home systems, including CCTV, access control, automation, and custom hardware Demonstrated ability to lead QA/QC at a visionary level, anticipating issues before they arise and driving continuous improvement Exceptional problem-solving skills with a creative, solutions-oriented mindset Strong understanding of the privacy, anonymity, and discretion required by high-net-worth luxury homeowners Active relationships with Miami’s top-tier luxury residential subcontractors and suppliers Well-established ties to architects, designers, owner’s representatives, and high-net-worth clients Proven success managing budgets, schedules, and profitability Experience building, mentoring, and leading project teams Currently operating at a senior level with an established presence in the Miami luxury residential market LA-based or willing to be fully based in LA This range is intended to comply with base salary range for this role. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with project scope, execution quality, relationship management, business development impact, and achievement of organizational objectives. Senior Construction Project Manager – Luxury Residential Location: Los Angeles, California Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with project scope, execution quality, relationship management, business development impact, and achievement of organizational objectives We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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