Construction Manager

About the Role

Join PulteGroup, one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, where we build inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. As a Fortune 500 company recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work, we empower team members to thrive in a culture of trust, innovation, and inclusion. Operating in over 45 markets nationwide under brands like Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, and John Wieland Homes, we’re driven by the purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the scheduling and supervision of daily trade partner activities and evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work.
• Review and request modifications to construction drawings when plan errors or conflicts arise.
• Evaluate project schedules and update resources to reflect project needs, ensuring timely completion.
• Ensure each home is completed on schedule while satisfying all contract obligations and safety protocols.
• Stop any work that is unsatisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable code.
• Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including regular communications and negotiating solutions to address concerns.
• Interact with Community Sales personnel to manage community performance and customer activities.
• Complete daily inspections to ensure job sites adhere to state, federal, and company safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan standards.
• Take immediate action to maintain a safe working environment, including adjusting processes or shutting down work if necessary.
• Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
• Inspect and determine whether trade partner workmanship and product quality meet defined standards and timelines.
• Authorize payment to trade partners when all standards are met.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Process Improvement, Resource Planning, and Purchasing teams to address plan quality, schedule adherence, trade performance, and budgetary challenges.
• Evaluate trade partner work to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and company workmanship standards.
• Participate in trade partner recruiting and vetting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2-4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license (driving is an essential function of this position).

Skills

• Ability to manage construction processes in a high-production environment.
• Ability to direct and manage trade performance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in reading blueprints.
• General knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations.
• General knowledge of building codes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling software.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Dedicated commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves sitting, standing, driving, and movement.
• Ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds to carry, lift, push, pull, or move objects.
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, etc.).