About the Role
Manage all phases of high-end residential construction projects from pre-construction through final turnover. Serve as the primary liaison between ownership, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and field personnel, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of craftsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple luxury residential construction projects simultaneously.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
- Coordinate project milestones from permitting through certificate of occupancy.
- Monitor progress and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings.
- Produce weekly project status reports.
- Develop and maintain project budgets.
- Review subcontractor proposals.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing.
- Monitor job cost reports.
- Prepare monthly financial forecasts.
- Manage change orders and client approvals.
- Review invoices and approve payment applications.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Serve as the primary client contact throughout construction.
- Communicate schedule updates and project progress.
- Manage client expectations.
- Coordinate design revisions.
- Price and prepare change orders.
- Ensure an exceptional customer experience.
- Identify opportunities to promote BuildForm’s services.
- Review architectural and engineering drawings.
- Participate in constructability reviews.
- Coordinate value engineering exercises.
- Develop preliminary budgets.
- Assist with procurement strategy.
- Coordinate long-lead material purchasing.
- Coordinate with Site Supervisor.
- Schedule subcontractors.
- Monitor daily site activities.
- Ensure work complies with plans and specifications.
- Resolve field conflicts.
- Conduct regular site walks.
- Coordinate inspections.
- Maintain luxury residential quality standards.
- Review installations for workmanship.
- Conduct punch list inspections.
- Coordinate corrections.
- Ensure project closeout documentation is complete.
- Coordinate vendor selections.
- Track long-lead materials.
- Monitor deliveries.
- Resolve procurement issues.
- Maintain procurement logs.
- Manage and direct the Project Coordinator.
- Review and process RFIs.
- Review submittals.
- Track ASIs and revisions.
- Manage construction documentation.
- Maintain project records.
- Ensure OSHA compliance.
- Coordinate municipal inspections.
- Manage permit requirements.
- Ensure adherence to local Hamptons building codes and environmental regulations.
Requirements
- 7+ years of residential construction project management experience.
- Minimum 5 years managing luxury custom home builds.
- Strong understanding of residential construction methods.
- Experience managing projects exceeding $2M.
- Ability to read architectural, structural, MEP, and shop drawings.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel throughout the Hamptons.
Skills
- Leadership
- Budget Management
- Scheduling
- Contract Negotiation
- Client Communication
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team Development
- Conflict Resolution
- JobTread (preferred) or similar
- AutoCAD (review level)
- Microsoft Excel (advanced)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)
- Adobe Acrobat
- ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity (and similar)
Location
- The Hamptons, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Office and field-based
Experience Level
- 7+ years of residential construction project management experience
- Minimum 5 years managing luxury custom home builds
- Experience managing projects exceeding $2M
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture (Preferred)
- OSHA 30 Certification (Preferred)
- LEED Accreditation (Preferred)
- PMP Certification (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- Starting at $90,000, based on experience
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
Benefits
- Health insurance with a 50% employer contribution
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (if applicable)
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
- BuildForm is a luxury residential design-build firm serving the Hamptons and the East End of Long Island.
- We bring design, construction and project delivery together under one team to create highly considered homes defined by craftsmanship, precision and an exceptional client experience.
- We are building a collaborative team of professionals who take ownership of their work, communicate clearly and hold themselves to a high standard.
- Every role at BuildForm contributes to the quality of our projects and the trust our clients place in us.
