Residential Project Manager (Wilmette)

Were partnering with a leading high-end residential builder in Chicagos North Shore managing remodels, additions, and custom home projects across Lake Forest, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Evanston, and Highland Park.

Theyre looking for an experienced Residential Project Manager to take ownership of multiple luxury projects, delivering an exceptional client experience and managing day-to-day coordination between office, site, and homeowners.

This is an office-first role (roughly 60% office / 40% field) ideal for someone who thrives on structure, communication, and precision and who enjoys managing high-expectation clients with professionalism and polish.

The Opportunity

Youll oversee a portfolio of 1015 high-end residential projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and client satisfaction across every phase.

Working closely with an on-site Field Superintendent, youll coordinate trades, manage budgets, and uphold the companys reputation for white-glove service and flawless delivery.

What Youll Do

• Manage luxury residential remodels, additions, and occasional new builds from start to finish.
• Lead all scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and trade coordination using Buildertrend (or similar) software.
• Serve as the primary client contact, providing clear weekly updates and anticipating issues before they arise.
• Partner with the Field Superintendent to ensure seamless project execution, quality control, and timely closeouts.
• Prepare accurate estimates, budgets, and bid reviews; maintain project documentation and daily logs.
• Balance multiple concurrent projects without sacrificing communication, organization, or client trust.

What Youll Bring