Project Manager | Residential Construction (Design + Build)

Box Construction, Inc.

Murrieta, CA Full-time Posted Mar 17, 2026

85K–110K a year

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Benefits

Health Insurance Paid Time Off

Job Description

ast, plan, and drive projects proactively, not reactively.

What You’ll Do
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of residential construction projects from pre-construction through completion
• Collaborate closely with our design team to ensure design intent is translated accurately into the build process
• Define project scope, milestones, budgets, and timelines
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using BuilderTrend
• Build project schedules in advance, anticipating sequencing, trade coordination, inspections, and long-lead items, not just reacting to what’s happening in the field
• Lead and develop field teams, fostering clear communication and strong job site culture
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and implement solutions before they impact timeline or budget
• Manage change orders, project adjustments, and client communication with clarity and professionalism
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, ensuring they feel informed, confident, and supported throughout the process
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members to ensure seamless execution
• Conduct project closeouts and post-project evaluations to continuously improve systems and outcomes

Financial Oversight & Forecasting
• Participate in weekly job forecasting meetings with the bookkeeper/finance team
• Maintain a real-time understanding of each project’s financial position, including committed costs, remaining budget, and cost-to-complete
• Forecast project timelines and cash flow with accuracy, ensuring alignment between schedule and billing
• Identify budget risks before they become overruns, and implement solutions early
• Track and manage job costs, allowances, and change orders to protect profitability
• Ensure project schedules, draw schedules, and job costing are aligned

What Sets You Apart
• You understand that this role is not just about building projects, it’s about guiding clients through one of the most personal investments of their lives
• You are both operationally strong and financially fluent. You know your numbers as well as your job sites
• You don’t wait for accounting to tell you where a job stands, you already know
• You think ahead, plan proactively, and anticipate problems before they happen
• You can confidently manage high-value projects (typically $200,000+) without losing attention to detail
• You hold a high standard for craftsmanship and job site execution
• You communicate clearly, professionally, and with emotional intelligence
• You are calm under pressure and capable of navigating complex project challenges

Experience & Qualifications
• 5+ years of residential construction project management experience (design-build experience preferred)
• Strong proficiency in BuilderTrend (or similar project management software)
• Proven experience with job costing, budgeting, and forecasting project financials
• Ability to build and manage detailed project schedules from pre-construction through completion
• Deep understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and trade coordination
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in high-end or custom residential construction strongly preferred
• PMP certification is a plus, but not required with demonstrated experience

Why Join Us
• Work on thoughtfully designed, high-quality residential projects
• Be part of a collaborative design-build team where design and construction are fully integrated
• Strong systems, processes, and support already in place
• Leadership team that values both performance and people

Compensation
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities for growth within the company

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

  • We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager who not only excels in construction management, but also understands the experience behind building someone’s home
  • This role requires someone who is equally strong in field execution and financial oversight, with the ability to forecast, plan, and drive projects proactively, not reactively
  • You understand that this role is not just about building projects, it’s about guiding clients through one of the most personal investments of their lives
  • You are both operationally strong and financially fluent
  • You think ahead, plan proactively, and anticipate problems before they happen
  • You can confidently manage high-value projects (typically $200,000+) without losing attention to detail
  • You hold a high standard for craftsmanship and job site execution
  • You communicate clearly, professionally, and with emotional intelligence
  • You are calm under pressure and capable of navigating complex project challenges
  • Strong proficiency in BuilderTrend (or similar project management software)
  • Proven experience with job costing, budgeting, and forecasting project financials
  • Ability to build and manage detailed project schedules from pre-construction through completion
  • Deep understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and trade coordination
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Be part of a collaborative design-build team where design and construction are fully integrated
  • Strong systems, processes, and support already in place

Benefits

  • Work on thoughtfully designed, high-quality residential projects
  • Leadership team that values both performance and people
  • Compensation
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Opportunities for growth within the company
  • Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 6% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of residential construction projects from pre-construction through completion
  • Collaborate closely with our design team to ensure design intent is translated accurately into the build process
  • Define project scope, milestones, budgets, and timelines
  • Develop and manage detailed project schedules using BuilderTrend
  • Build project schedules in advance, anticipating sequencing, trade coordination, inspections, and long-lead items, not just reacting to what’s happening in the field
  • Lead and develop field teams, fostering clear communication and strong job site culture
  • Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and implement solutions before they impact timeline or budget
  • Manage change orders, project adjustments, and client communication with clarity and professionalism
  • Maintain consistent communication with clients, ensuring they feel informed, confident, and supported throughout the process
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members to ensure seamless execution
  • Conduct project closeouts and post-project evaluations to continuously improve systems and outcomes
  • Financial Oversight & Forecasting
  • Participate in weekly job forecasting meetings with the bookkeeper/finance team
  • Maintain a real-time understanding of each project’s financial position, including committed costs, remaining budget, and cost-to-complete
  • Forecast project timelines and cash flow with accuracy, ensuring alignment between schedule and billing
  • Identify budget risks before they become overruns, and implement solutions early
  • Track and manage job costs, allowances, and change orders to protect profitability
  • Ensure project schedules, draw schedules, and job costing are aligned