Skycrest Homes

Residential Construction Project Manager

Skycrest Homes is looking for an experienced, relationship-driven Project Manager to oversee high-end

residential remodeling and new construction projects. This role is ideal for a professional with deep

experience in managing luxury residential builds and, importantly, someone who already maintains strong

working relationships with architects in the Chicago-area custom home industry.

As a key leader on our team, you'll manage projects from pre-construction through final walkthrough,

acting as the central point of contact between clients, architects, trades, and our internal teams. Your

industry connections and collaborative mindset will be critical to keeping projects running smoothly, on

time, and on budget.

At Skycrest Homes, we specialize in creating beautiful, high-quality custom homes and remodeling

existing homes tailored to our clients' unique visions. With years of expertise in the industry, we have built

a reputation for delivering exceptional craftsmanship and superior customer service. We value long-term

relationships with our clients and strive to exceed expectations on every project. If you're passionate

about perfection and ready to make your mark in the custom home industry, Skycrest Homes is where

you belong. Learn more about us at: https://skycresthomes.com/

Key Responsibilities

Manage high-end custom home and remodeling projects from start to finishensuring quality,

budget, and timeline goals are met.

Serve as the primary liaison between Skycrest Homes, clients, architects, designers, and

subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Leverage existing architect relationships to foster smooth collaboration and anticipate

design-related considerations early in the process.

Lead and facilitate pre-construction meetings, job site coordination, and scheduling.

Ensure that construction aligns with plans, specs, and client expectations, identifying and

resolving issues proactively.

Maintain clear communication with clients, keeping them informed of progress, decisions, and

any necessary adjustments.

Coordinate with procurement and estimating teams to manage selections, materials, and

changes.

Monitor project budgets, change orders, and invoices to ensure accurate financial tracking.

Qualifications

5 years of residential project management experience, ideally in high-end remodeling or custom

home construction.

Proven relationships with local architects and design professionals in the high-end residential

space.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with a client-focused, collaborative approach.

Deep understanding of construction methods, sequencing, materials, and codes.

Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications with ease.

Skilled at using project management tools, scheduling software, and digital communication

platforms.

Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling multiple active projects

Experience working with architect-led or design-build project teams.

Familiarity with remodeling complexities (e.g., structural surprises, zoning, matching materials).

Past success managing luxury or architecturally significant homes.

Salary and Benefits

Full-Time position

Competitive salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

Paid time off: 4 weeks vacation, with the potential for more for the right candidate

401(k) plan with company match

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Flexible work environment with 20-30% office time and the rest on-site