Job Description

Project Manager – High-End Custom Homes

Location: Greater Pigeon Forge / East Tennessee

Compensation: Competitive base salary + allowances + performance incentives

About the Role

We are a well-established custom home builder specializing in high-end, one-of-a-kind residential projects throughout East Tennessee. Our homes are architecturally complex, detail-driven, and built for discerning clients. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who can take full ownership of luxury custom builds from pre-construction through final delivery.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, communication, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-end custom home projects from contract through completion

• Oversee schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and material procurement

• Coordinate closely with owners, architects, designers, and trade partners

• Conduct jobsite meetings and ensure quality, safety, and timelines are maintained

• Review plans, specifications, change orders, and scopes of work

• Maintain clear, professional communication with clients throughout the build

• Anticipate challenges and proactively problem-solve in the field

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to luxury standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in custom residential construction

• Proven experience managing high-value, detail-intensive homes

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, estimating, and scheduling

• Ability to lead subcontractors and hold teams accountable

• Excellent client-facing and communication skills

• Comfortable working independently and making decisions in the field

• Experience in mountain or custom site-built homes is a strong plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with high-end custom home market

• Allowances and additional compensation components available

• Long-term growth opportunity with a stable, respected builder

• Ability to work on unique, high-quality projects—not production homes

Why This Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Project Manager who wants to be valued for expertise, trusted to run projects properly, and work with a builder who prioritizes quality over volume.

Apply now and send your resume to melissa.strater@gogpac.com

Melissa Strater will reach out to you for a fully confidential conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.