Area Construction Manager

Lennar Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Lennar is seeking an Area Construction Manager to oversee daily construction operations across multiple communities in Kansas. The role requires leading, coaching, and developing teams to ensure high performance while meeting schedules and quality standards.

You will manage staffing, conduct performance reviews, and coordinate with trade partners and inspectors to ensure compliance with codes and policies. A strong background in residential construction and blueprints is essential.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of project/construction management experience in residential construction.
• Three+ years of directing, coordinating, and supervising construction staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and manage individuals across multiple communities to ensure optimal performance.
• Provide training to the construction team on warranty issues, scheduling, trade partner supervision, and quality control.
• Manage staffing, performance evaluations, and development with a focus on quality outcomes.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals (monthly/quarterly/annual).
• Foster proactive problem solving within the construction team.
• Oversee all Construction Managers and construction activities in assigned communities.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Supervise daily trade partner activities per schedules and scopes of work.
• Inspect homes under construction to ensure quality and safety; maintain site cleanliness.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Blueprint reading

Team coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Area Construction Manager

We are Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

The Area Construction Manager is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and managing daily home construction operations across multiple communities. This role involves leading, coaching, mentoring and managing individuals and teams to ensure top performance of all team members in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value.

A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Lead, coach, mentor, and manage individuals and teams across multiple communities to ensure optimal performance.
• Provide initial and ongoing training to the construction team regarding warranty issues, scheduling, trade partner supervision, quality control, price negotiations, and company policies.
• Manage team staffing, performance evaluations, and development, ensuring open communication and a strong commitment to quality outcomes.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and/or annual performance appraisals.
• Foster a proactive problem-solving environment within the construction team.
• Manage and oversee all Construction Managers and construction activities in assigned communities.
• Organize and prioritize work activities, ensuring efficient time management to meet deadlines and maintain schedules.
• Supervise daily trade partner activities according to job schedules and business partner scopes of work.
• Inspect homes under construction to ensure all work meets quality specifications. Ensure job site cleanliness and safety.
• Partner with municipality inspectors to ensure timely approvals of development phases.
• Maintain records of all change orders and/or purchase orders in a community.
• Approve trade partner invoices upon satisfactory completion of work.
• Ensure work complies with City or County requirements, building codes, and Lennar's Stormwater Management policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage Storm Water Management compliance, including inspections and documentation. Ensure installation of utilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with homeowners, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Conduct field meetings with trade partners, construction staff, and sales staff to ensure alignment and communication.
• Partner with trade partner on feedback concerning the trade partner’s timeliness and attention to detail, with significant bearing on trade partner relationships.
• Manage departmental performance against agreed targets and budgets while adhering to policies and standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project/construction management in residential construction required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in directing, coordinating, and supervising construction staff.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Valid auto insurance coverage.
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and document management.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office products (Word and Excel).
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

• Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job.
• Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds.
• Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment.
• Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.

• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
• Paid Parental Leave
• An Associate Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
• Up to three weeks of vacation annually
• Generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• Significant Home Purchase Discounts
• Everyone’s Included Day

Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.