Assistant Project Manager

Pay: $73, $115,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on luxury, architecturally significant custom homes in one of Californias most beautiful regions.
• Gain hands-on exposure to high-end residential construction and grow into higher-level roles with regular performance-based pay increases.
• Join a boutique, tight-knit team known for craftsmanship, collaboration, and long-term client relationships.
• Enjoy competitive hourly pay with overtime at time-and-a-half, annual bonuses, and strong employer-paid benefits.
• Contribute to detailed, design-forward projects that stand out in the Santa Barbara custom home market.

Location

This is a full-time, on-site position in Santa Barbara, CA, offering daily engagement with project teams, clients, and high-end job sites.

Note

Must have at least 2 years of experience in residential construction (luxury or custom preferred) and strong communication and organizational skills.

About Our Client

Our client is a boutique general contractor specializing in architecturally distinctive, high-end custom residences throughout Santa Barbara. For over 30 years, theyve built a reputation for craftsmanship, precision, and exceptional service while partnering with top architects and designers.

Job Description

• Support the Project Manager through all phases of high-end custom home construction.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, architects, designers, and consultants to maintain daily progress.
• Manage detailed project documentation including RFIs, submittals, schedules, and change orders.
• Use Procore and other construction technology tools to maintain organized, transparent project workflows.
• Perform site visits, track progress, and assist in translating architectural design into execution.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, craftsmanship, accuracy, and client service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in custom residential construction.
• Strong technology skills; Procore experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, detail orientation, and follow-through.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve and work proactively in a detail-driven environment.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Competitive hourly compensation with overtime paid at time-and-a-half.
• Annual year-end bonus (approx. $4,000).
• Medical insurance fully paid for the employee after 60 days (approx. $1,100/month employer cost).
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Mileage reimbursement for all job-related travel beyond commuting.
• Company-provided iPhone and fully paid phone plan.
• Company-provided laptop.
• A supportive, collaborative culture centered on craftsmanship, trust, pride, and long-term relationships.

JPC-478

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must have 2+ years of residential construction experience. Must be U.S. Citizen. Relocation: NO. PACK: NO

Submissions Name / Leonard Unander Jr /

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Our client is a boutique custom residential general contractor in Santa Barbara building high-end, architecturally distinctive homes. This role supports luxury home projects through documentation, coordination, and communication. Ideal candidates have custom residential construction experience and strong tech ability (Procore preferred).

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer - Leonard Unander Associates Inc. - JPC 478 - Source

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer

• Location: Santa Barbara, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Construction Coordinator, Residential Construction, Custom Homes, Luxury Residential, Procore, High-End Construction, APM, Project Management

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO