Sales & Construction Leadership: Project Manager In Training

About the role

David Weekley Homes is looking for dynamic, people-focused leaders who combine a strong sales mindset with a passion for operational excellence to manage new-home communities as a thriving business. Project Managers lead a cross-functional team of Sales Consultants, Builders, and Warranty Service Managers to deliver exceptional customer experiences and exceed financial performance goals. An initial training and mentoring period is provided to ensure success.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, motivate, and develop team members in Sales, Construction, and Warranty
  • Foster a team culture that supports David Weekley Homes’ purpose and values
  • Drive accountability through coaching and performance management to consistently achieve sales, starts, and closing goals
  • Promote collaboration and communication across teams and leadership to ensure operational alignment from pre-construction through warranty
• Financial Leadership:
  • Develop an Annual Operating Plan for your project, maximizing profitability and ensuring margins and goals are met
  • Oversee and control budget performance and expenditures
  • Partner with Sales to execute effective sales strategies, pricing, and incentive planning
  • Actively champion your communities and drive visibility in the market
• Operational Excellence:
  • Maintain high-quality standards for homes and ensure alignment with company expectations
  • Resolve issues that arise in your projects to keep operations running smoothly
  • Work effectively with developers, Land, Architecture/ARB, government agencies, and internal teams
  • Accountable for homeowner customer-delight results of your project team

Requirements

• Prior experience leading a high-performing sales team preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in people-leadership and development along with P&L responsibility for a multi-million-dollar project/business/department
• Solid knowledge of residential construction processes and sales operations, preferably in the homebuilding industry
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Management/Science, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related fields
• Experience with budgeting, general operations, and contract/legal documentation
• Able to drive sales results while balancing operational priorities

Skills

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, positivity, and a lifetime-learner attitude
• Strong initiative, accountability, and self-motivation
• Resourceful, innovative, and proactive in addressing challenges and solving problems
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to customer delight

Additional Information

Ability and willingness to relocate is strongly preferred, as Project Managers are often considered for leadership opportunities across our markets.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!