Project Manager (Custom Home Builder)
K2 Staffing
San Diego, CA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Summary
Our client is a premier custom home builder in Coastal San Diego and they are seeking an experienced Project Manager . This individual will be the on-site face of our client for the homeowner and trade contractors. You will be interpreting plans and specifications, creating schedules, and executing the delivery of the home. As the project manager, you must be able to effectively manage subcontractors and trade partners, always keeping an organized and immaculately clean job site. The responsibilities also include daily project operations such as keeping costs within budget, assisting with bid packages, estimating, and foreseeing long-lead items due to the intricate nature of our client’s custom homes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for several simultaneous custom home construction projects.
Serve as primary point-of-contact for the custom home client.
Act as the face of the company.
Manage the client’s concerns and needs.
Maintain the project budget and timeline.
Coordinate and manage subcontractors.
Solicit bids and award subcontracts.
Manage subcontractors working side-by-side with our client’s in-house field construction staff.
Qualifications & Requirements
Significant experience in residential construction, preferably in custom homes.
Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service focus.
Must be highly organized, responsible and conscientious.
Ability to multitask, handle complexity, and thrive in a very fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, etc).
Employment Type: Full time
Location: San Diego, CA (Miramar)