Construction Manager

Kids for the Future; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee owned

Job summary

Main Street Homes is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the construction of new homes from pre-construction through closing. This hands-on, field-based role coordinates trade partners, manages schedules and budgets, and ensures quality and safety on site.

You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Estimating, Design, and Customer Care to keep projects moving efficiently while delivering an exceptional homeowner experience across multiple communities in Central Virginia.

Qualifications

• Residential construction experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects or trade partners.
• Ability to read and interpret residential blueprints, plans.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review job start packages, plats, plans, specifications, and purchase orders.
• Conduct site reviews and communicate potential issues to the appropriate departments.
• Coordinate pre-construction walks and meetings with homeowners, Sales Associates, and Designers.
• Identify potential construction, scheduling, or site issues before construction begins.
• Manage multiple homes through all phases of construction.
• Conduct quality-control inspections following the completion of each trade.
• Ensure construction complies with plans, specifications, purchase orders, and Main Street Homes standards.
• Maintain construction schedules and coordinate trade partners to keep homes on track.
• Coordinate material ordering and delivery.
• Monitor job-site cleanliness, community appearance, and construction debris removal.
• Manage construction costs in accordance with budgets, estimates, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate inspections, quality reviews, homeowner orientations, and closing preparation.
• Address construction issues quickly and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Build strong working relationships with trade partners and suppliers.
• Communicate expectations clearly and hold trade partners accountable for quality, schedule, and performance.
• Resolve construction questions and issues promptly.
• Assist with recruiting and evaluating trade partners.
• Participate in Trade Council and Purchasing Committee activities.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve construction processes and trade performance.
• Maintain professional and consistent communication with homeowners throughout construction.
• Respond to homeowner calls and questions within 24 hours.
• Conduct homeowner orientations and address items identified before closing.
• Participate in framing walk-throughs and other homeowner meetings.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve the homeowner experience.
• Conduct regular job-site inspections.
• Monitor compliance with safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Enforce job-site rules and safety procedures.
• Report accidents and other incidents according to company policy.
• Promote clean, organized, and safe construction sites.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Reading blueprints

Safety & compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction software

Job description

• Location 15871 CITY VIEW DR STE 100,Midlothian, VA, 23113-7307,United States
• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Year
• Other Compensation Bonus
• Job Category Production, Construction
• Employee Type Full time Exempt
• Manage Others No

About Main Street Homes

Since 1996, Main Street Homes has been building quality homes and creating exceptional experiences for our homeowners throughout Central Virginia. Our culture is built around teamwork, accountability, attention to detail, customer satisfaction, and doing the right thing.

We believe great homes are built by great teams. Our core values include:

Bring Your Own Trailer – Teamwork

Keen on the Details – Attention to detail

100% On Time – Punctuality and accountability

Find the Win/Win – Fairness and collaboration

Look for the Bottom Line – Focus on the overall outcome

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced and organized Construction Manager to oversee the construction of new homes from pre-construction through closing.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based position responsible for coordinating trade partners, managing construction schedules and budgets, maintaining quality standards, monitoring job‑site safety, and providing an exceptional experience for our homeowners.

The Construction Manager will manage multiple homes throughout the construction process and work closely with Sales, Purchasing, Estimating, Drafting, Design, Customer Care, homeowners, and trade partners to keep projects moving efficiently and successfully.

What You'll Do

Pre‑Construction

Review job start packages, including plats, plans, specifications, and purchase orders.

Conduct site reviews and communicate potential issues to the appropriate departments.

Coordinate pre‑construction walks and meetings with homeowners, Sales Associates, and Designers.

Identify potential construction, scheduling, or site issues before construction begins.

Construction & Quality Management

Manage multiple homes through all phases of construction.

Conduct quality‑control inspections following the completion of each trade.

Ensure construction complies with plans, specifications, purchase orders, and Main Street Homes standards.

Maintain construction schedules and coordinate trade partners to keep homes on track.

Coordinate material ordering and delivery.

Monitor job‑site cleanliness, community appearance, and construction debris removal.

Manage construction costs in accordance with budgets, estimates, and purchase orders.

Coordinate inspections, quality reviews, homeowner orientations, and closing preparation.

Address construction issues quickly and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Trade Partner Management

Build strong working relationships with trade partners and suppliers.

Communicate expectations clearly and hold trade partners accountable for quality, schedule, and performance.

Resolve construction questions and issues promptly.

Assist with recruiting and evaluating trade partners.

Participate in Trade Council and Purchasing Committee activities.

Provide feedback and recommendations to improve construction processes and trade performance.

Homeowner Experience

Maintain professional and consistent communication with homeowners throughout construction.

Respond to homeowner calls and questions within 24 hours.

Conduct homeowner orientations and address items identified before closing.

Participate in framing walk‑throughs and other homeowner meetings.

Monitor customer satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve the homeowner experience.

Safety & Compliance

Conduct regular job‑site inspections.

Monitor compliance with Main Street Homes safety policies and OSHA requirements.

Enforce job‑site rules and safety procedures.

Report accidents and other incidents according to company policy.

Promote clean, organized, and safe construction sites.

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company is 100% Employee Owned

Why Main Street Homes?

At Main Street Homes, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the quality of our homes and the experience of our homeowners. You'll work alongside a collaborative team that values accountability, quality, communication, and continuous improvement.

If you're an experienced construction professional who takes pride in building quality homes, managing strong trade partnerships, and delivering an exceptional customer experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Main Street Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

Residential construction experience preferred.

Experience managing multiple construction projects, homes, or trade partners is a plus.

Ability to read and interpret residential blueprints, plans, and specifications.

Strong knowledge of residential construction processes and building products.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.

Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

High level of attention to detail.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Retail, sales, or other customer‑facing experience is a plus.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction‑related software is preferred.

Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets Main Street Homes' Company Vehicle Policy requirements.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a field‑based position that requires regular travel between Main Street Homes communities throughout Richmond and the surrounding areas.

The position requires frequent walking and standing on active construction sites and may involve climbing stairs, navigating uneven terrain, and working in varying weather conditions.

A company vehicle is provided for business‑related travel.