Area Construction Manager

PulteGroup; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to lead onsite construction across multiple communities in the Dublin, OH area. You will direct budgets, schedules, safety programs, and trade partner coordination to deliver high-quality homes.

Ideal candidates bring 6–8 years of experience, a university degree or equivalent, and strong leadership with a focus on budget control and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires University degree or equivalent experience and 6-8 years of relevant construction experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret architectural drawings.
• Demonstrated leadership of large teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of construction for assigned communities.
• Coach and mentor Construction Managers to drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety standards.
• Develop and monitor community budgets and costs.
• Review designs and approve projects.
• Manage supplier, trade partner and municipal relationships.
• Ensure on-site cleanliness and safety.
• Meet division productivity, quality, and budget goals.

Skills

Construction management

Budget management

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Communication skills

Regulations knowledge

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Scheduling software

Job description

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup! Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place.

As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.

For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey.

Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name.

This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at your assigned jobsites in the greater Dublin, Ohio area and will also require periodic onsite attendance for meetings held at our Division Office located in Dublin, Ohio.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all aspects of construction for assigned communities.
• Manage any escalated customer experience challenges and coach/mentor Construction Managers and Senior Construction Managers to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all Pulte policy and process expectations are being fully adhered to in assigned communities.
• Develop and ensure adherence to community budgets and validate costs for assigned communities.
• Review architectural designs and construction drawings to ensure they comply with all local, state, and national building codes, life safety codes, accessibility regulations, and zoning regulations. Provide final review and approval of all projects.
• Manage quality control processes according to safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan programs and policies.
• Manage customer, trade partner, and municipal relationships.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Resource Planning, Sales, Product Development, Process Improvement/Warranty, and Land personnel to achieve primary responsibilities.
• Ensure job site cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee and resolve escalated issues/conflicts related to daily construction activities (e.g., trade partner contracts, work orders, job progress, design).
• Conduct community reviews to ensure all Pulte Quality standards meet expectations. Direct work as needed.
• Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
• Ensure all homes within assigned communities are completed in adherence to the construction schedule and specifications.
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner.
• Meet established division goals and metrics for productivity, quality, and budgets in assigned communities.
• Work with other functional departments to ensure open communication on all matters; develop a strong culture of open communication and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level (M4)

Organizational Impact:

• Establishes key elements of tactical and operational plans with direct impact towards the achievement of results of the area.
• Focus is on short- to mid-term operational plans (e.g., 1- 2 years).
• Develops new products, processes, standards or operational plans in support of the area.
• May have budget accountability for area or manage elements of the budget.

Leadership & Talent Management:

• Manages a large team typically comprised of managers and/or supervisors and experienced professionals.
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project or program teams in one department/area.
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the department.
• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 6-8 years prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to manage construction processes in a high production environment
• Ability to direct and manage trade performance
• Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehensive ability to read blueprints
• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations
• Comprehensive knowledge of building codes
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling software
• Skilled usage of Excel, Powerpoint, and Word and ability to lead presentation
• Dedicated commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget

Required Licensing, Registration And/or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of this position

Physical Requirements

• Position involves sitting, standing, driving, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

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