Custom Homes Project Manager

Location: Daytona Beach, FL. Projects are located throughout Volusia and Flagler counties.

About The Role

The Project Manager will oversee a manageable portfolio of approximately five to six custom homes at a time. You will take day-to-day ownership of each assigned home from the field start through closing, coordinating trade partners, inspections, materials, schedules, quality control, and client communication. This is a field-focused position without unnecessary layers of management. The office team handles selections and design coordination, allowing you to focus on safely and efficiently building exceptional custom homes.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned custom homes from construction start through closing.
• Maintain current project schedules and rolling two-week look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, materials, inspections, and construction sequencing.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes, selections, redlines, and approved change orders before work begins.
• Inspect jobsites regularly for quality, safety, cleanliness, security, and code compliance.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, material delays, inspection risks, and field issues before they affect the client or closing date.
• Hold trade partners accountable for workmanship, scheduling, safety, and completion requirements.
• Meet with inspectors and document inspection results and corrective actions.
• Keep clients informed and respond promptly to questions and project updates.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, photographs, schedules, and field documentation in Buildertrend.
• Lead homeowner walkthroughs, punch-out, final inspections, and closeout activities.
• Help reduce punch-list items, warranty callbacks, and preventable construction defects.

Qualifications

• At least three years of construction operations or project management experience.
• Custom or high-end residential construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, building codes, quality control, and jobsite safety.
• Proven ability to manage construction schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, scopes, and construction documents.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients, inspectors, vendors, and trade partners.
• Experience with Buildertrend or similar construction management software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital project documentation.
• High school diploma required; some college or construction-related education preferred.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly between local jobsites.

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 employment.
• $60,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off.
• Manageable project assignments supported by an experienced construction and office team.
• Opportunity to build high-quality custom homes throughout Florida's coastal communities.

Schedule

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional additional time required based on project needs.