Senior Project Manager - Design & Construction

Location: Miami, Florida Schedule: Full-Time Compensation: $175,000-$210,000 + comprehensive benefits Travel: Approximately 20-30% Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:  A private family office in Miami is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction to oversee a variety of high-end residential projects throughout the U.S. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong background in luxury resident ial construction and design. Projects will range from large-scale ground-up construction and historic renovations to smaller renovations and interior updates, so this person needs to be comfortable managing projects of different sizes, timelines, and levels of complexity.

The Senior Project Manager will work closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, owner representatives, and estate teams, and will report to a senior member of the team. We’re looking for someone who can confidently take ownership of a major, multi-year project while also jumping into smaller, fast-moving projects as needed.

Who We're Looking For:  High-end residential experience is a must. The ideal candidate has built their career around sophisticated private residences and understands both the construction and design sides of creating an exceptional home.

Candidates should bring:

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience with significant experience in luxury residential construction, private estates, or similarly high-end residential environments .

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field . Relevant professional certifications are a plus.

• Experience across ground-up construction, historic renovations, smaller renovations, and fast-moving interior projects .

• Strong knowledge of architecture, interiors, construction methods, permitting, contracts, scheduling, procurement, and the overall construction process.

• Experience with highly customized residential details, including custom architecture, interiors, specialty finishes, lighting, and FF&E.

• Experience overseeing work within occupied private residences , with sensitivity to privacy, security, and minimizing disruption to the family.

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and managing changes throughout a project.

• Confidence reading and interpreting architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and construction/project management platforms .

• Ability to successfully complete professional reference and background checks.

What You'll Own:

This person will be involved throughout the full life of each project- from the earliest conversations and design decisions through construction and the final handoff of a completed residence.

• Establish and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, milestones, open items, key decisions, and ongoing reporting.

• Keep projects aligned with the family's vision while balancing design, quality, budget, timeline, and the long-term functionality of each residence.

• Identify, engage, and manage architects, designers, engineers, contractors, specialty consultants, owner representatives, vendors, and other project partners.

• Bring multidisciplinary teams together and make sure everyone remains aligned on the design vision, construction feasibility, schedule, budget, and expected level of quality.

• Review drawings, specifications, proposals, contracts, change orders, and consultant work for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the project.

• Maintain a regular presence on job sites to stay closely connected to progress, workmanship, craftsmanship, quality, and overall execution.

• Stay ahead of potential challenges and risks, bringing forward thoughtful solutions before issues impact the project.

• Prepare clear project presentations, recommendations, status updates, and other information needed by leadership.

• Take feedback and decisions from the family and turn them into clear next steps for project teams, making sure nothing gets lost and action items are completed.

• Coordinate FF&E, art, lighting, AV/IT, security, specialty finishes, and other custom elements that go into a highly finished private residence.

• Closely monitor procurement, custom orders, deliveries, and long-lead items, proactively addressing anything that could affect timing.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and highly organized project files and documentation.

• Oversee commissioning, final installations, punch lists, closeout, and a smooth transition to Estate Management, Facilities, and Operations.

• Build strong working relationships across internal and external teams while representing the family office with professionalism, discretion, and good judgment.

• Stay personally accountable through completion and be willing to step outside the typical boundaries of project management when that's what it takes to achieve the right result.

What Will Make You Successful:

This role requires more than strong technical construction experience. We're looking for someone who understands the level of service, discretion, and personal ownership required within a private family office.

You should be someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented , but can still see the bigger picture. You naturally anticipate needs, identify solutions, and follow through without needing to be constantly directed.

A strong design eye is equally important . You should appreciate architecture and interiors and notice the details in materials, finishes, lighting, craftsmanship, and overall execution.

The right person will also be hardworking, collaborative, and low-ego. You can work comfortably with different personalities and disciplines, build trust quickly, and remain composed when priorities or timelines change.

Most importantly, you take ownership. Whether you're overseeing a major multi-year construction project or handling a smaller request that needs to happen quickly, you bring the same level of care, urgency, and commitment to getting it right.

Exceptional discretion, integrity, and respect for the family's privacy are essential.