Construction Manager

PulteGroup; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homebuilding company is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee activities and ensure quality standards are met during home construction. The role emphasizes managing trade partners, customer communications, and safety protocols. Candidates should ideally possess a high school diploma with 1-2 years of construction experience. This position is on-site in Columbus, Ohio, requiring strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of construction experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards.
• Oversee the supervision of trade partner activities and evaluate their work.
• Manage the customer experience throughout the entire construction process.

Skills

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 building codes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Construction 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.
Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact

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.

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 satisfactionAbility to control cost overruns and manage a budget

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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Pulte Homes of Minnesota is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.