Construction Manager

PulteGroup; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short/long-term disability and basic/


Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

PulteGroup is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee home construction in Minnesota communities, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality targets are met. This role requires onsite attendance five days a week in the Woodbury & Rogers areas.

You will supervise trade partners, review drawings, manage schedules, and maintain safety and customer satisfaction throughout the building process. Strong collaboration with sales and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and supervision of daily trade partner activities.
• Review and modify construction drawings to resolve plan conflicts.
• Update project schedules to reflect changes and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure each home finishes on schedule and safety/compliance is met.
• Maintain customer experience through regular updates and issue resolution.
• Interact with Sales to manage community performance and customer activities.
• Conduct daily site inspections for safety and code compliance.
• Authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor as needed.
• Inspect trade work and authorize payments when standards are met.
• Collaborate with Product Development/Procurement on plan quality and budget.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Construction management

Safety compliance

Schedule management

Trade partner supervision

Budget control

Communication

Team collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.

Job Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the construction of homes in the assigned community(s) to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. Manages all construction activities for assigned homes, assists in the scheduling of homes, supervises trade partner’s work, maintains the overall community job sites for safety and appearance, and is responsible for the customer experience throughout the building process.

This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at our communities in the Woodbury & Rogers, Minnesota areas.

Primary Job 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 and determine appropriate modifications to project schedules and resources to reflect the project’s needs as they arise to ensure timely completion.

• Take action to make sure each home is complete on schedule and ensure all contract obligations and safety protocols are satisfied. Stop any work that is not satisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable code.

• Manage the customer experience throughout the entire construction process, including regular communications to keep them informed of progress, taking action, and negotiating solutions to address any 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, including adjusting the construction process or shutting down work if necessary, to achieve a safe working environment and comply with requirements.

• Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.

• Inspect and determine whether trade partner workmanship and product quality are completed on time and within the defined scope of work. Authorize payment to trade partners when all standards are met.

• Collaborate with the Product Development, Process Improvement, Resource Planning, and Purchasing teams to address areas of improvement on plan quality, schedule adherence, trade performance, and budgetary challenges.

• Evaluate the work of trade partners to ensure work complies with local, state, and federal building code requirements and company standards of workmanship.

• Participate in trade partner recruiting and vetting.

• Other duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities

• Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills.

• Provides input to employee’s performance evaluations.

• Assists in the identification of internal and external training opportunities.

• Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)

Scope

• Decision Impact: Community, Division

• Department Responsibility: Single

• Community Budgetary Responsibility: Yes

• House Budget Adherence Responsibility: Yes

• Direct Reports: No

• Indirect Reports: Yes

• 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.

Required Education/Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Minimum 1-2 years of construction experience or equivalent

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

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

Required Skills/Knowledge

• 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 ability to read 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

Pay Range
$72,000 - $80,000 annually

Hired applicant will be eligible to receive bonuses

General Description of Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Employees are covered by company-paid disability and basic life insurance. Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness and hospital indemnity, are also available. In addition, the Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable). In addition to up to 9 paid company holidays per year, employees with less than 10 years of service are eligible for up to 23 paid days off and employees with 10 or more years of service are eligible for up to 28 paid days off. Note that all Sales Consultants, except those in CA, are not eligible for paid time off, but receive the equivalent days in unpaid time off and 8 paid sales holidays. Employees should consult with their local Human Resources Representative to discuss the composition of their available time off, which may differ based on work location and paid sick time eligibility.

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