Role: Construction Project & Budget Manager
Location: Crystal Bay, NV
Position Type: Full-Time (Project Duration) or Contract
Schedule: On-site with regular site presence required
Reports To: Estate Manager / Principals
Salary: $95,000 – $150,000 annually (commensurate with experience and project scope)
 
Job Overview
 
A private estate in Crystal Bay, NV is seeking an experienced Construction Project & Budget Manager to oversee the financial, operational, and reporting aspects of a high-end residential construction project from pre-construction through final closeout.

This role acts as the owners’ representative, serving as the principals’ “eyes and ears” on the ground. The ideal candidate has a strong construction background with a specialization in budget management, cost control, and executive-level reporting, ensuring the project remains on budget, on schedule, and aligned with the highest quality standards.
 
Responsibilities 

• Develop, maintain, and manage the master project budget, tracking committed costs, forecasts, and variances.
• Review and audit contractor and vendor invoices for accuracy, percentage of completion, and contractual compliance.
• Analyze and vet all Change Order Requests, confirming scope validity and fair market pricing before presenting to the principals.
• Proactively identify potential budget overruns, providing value-engineering options and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and deliver a Weekly Executive Progress Report, including:
  • High-level executive summary of weekly activity
  • Updated budget tracker (actuals vs. forecast)
  • Site photos and video documentation
  • Schedule variance analysis (planned vs. actual)
  • Identification of critical “red flag” issues requiring immediate owner input
• Monitor the General Contractor’s critical path schedule, tracking milestones and addressing delays.
• Maintain a consistent on-site presence to verify work aligns with approved drawings and specifications.
• Assist with vendor bidding and selection, specialty contractor coordination, and material sourcing.
• Act as a liaison between the principals, architect, engineers, and General Contractor.
• Conduct routine quality control walkthroughs to identify deficiencies early and minimize punch-list items at closeout.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5-7+ years in Construction Management, Project Management, or Construction Accounting; high-end residential experience strongly preferred.
• Local Knowledge: Familiarity with building in the Lake Tahoe / Crystal Bay basin, including TRPA regulations, seasonal limitations, and local logistics, is highly desirable.
• Financial Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, Procore, or similar project budgeting and tracking platforms.
• Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex construction details into clear, concise updates for non-construction principals.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Civil Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly detail-oriented with strong financial discipline
• Comfortable working directly with high-net-worth principals
• Proactive problem-solver with strong judgment and discretion
• Organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple moving parts

Compensation

• Salary range of $95,000 – $150,000 annually (Dependent on experience and project scope).