Construction Manager 2 - St John's County/Palm Coast

Dream Finders Homes; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Home Purchase Discount for Associates

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Dream Finders Homes in Florida is seeking a Construction Manager 2 to oversee residential construction across St. Johns County and Palm Coast communities. The role ensures quality execution, safety, and on-time build schedules while coordinating with sales and trade partners.

You will manage budgets, takeoffs, and subcontractor PO reviews, lead weekly team meetings, and mentor site teams. Travel across job sites is required; a Bachelor’s degree and Florida codes knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of residential construction experience.
• Valid driver's license with reliable vehicle for travel across St. Johns County and Palm Coast area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality execution of residential construction across communities.
• Manage budgets, takeoffs, and variance reporting.
• Coordinate purchasing and trade contractor needs across local job sites.
• Lead weekly team meetings and communicate with sales teams.
• Review subcontractor purchase orders.
• Ensure safety standards compliance.

Skills

Residential construction

Budget management

Team leadership

Field travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

BuildPro

Job description

Construction Manager 2 - St John's County/Palm Coast

Come build your career with Dream Finders Homes, one of the fastest-growing public homebuilding companies in the US! We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee residential construction operations across our communities in the St. Johns County and Palm Coast areas.

Working in a fast-paced environment, the Construction Manager will ensure quality execution, maintain strict workplace safety standards, and manage local build schedules efficiently to deliver high-quality homes on tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Blueprint & Budget Management: Ensure accuracy of blueprints and takeoffs while actively managing budget variances.
• Purchasing & Trade Coordination: Partner with the purchasing department to address supply chain and trade contractor needs across local job sites.
• Builder Partnership & Oversight:
  • Enforce strict quality control standards throughout every phase of construction.
  • Coordinate builder loading, start timing, and build pace.
  • Facilitate regular communication with sales teams to streamline orders, maximize home closings, and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
  • Lead weekly team meetings and individual planned encounters.
  • Review and approve subcontractor purchase orders.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years of residential construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle for travel across job sites in St. Johns County and the Palm Coast area.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Deep understanding of Florida building codes and local municipal guidelines.
• 2+ years in production residential homebuilding.
• Experience with homebuilding software (e.g., BuildPro).
• Demonstrated supervisory or trade management experience.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Environment: Split between field site visits and local office/job trailer settings. Noise levels range from quiet to moderate construction activity.
• Physical Requirements: Frequently required to walk, stand, climb stairs, reach, lift/move up to 50 lbs, and operate tools/business machinery.

Dream Finders Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Essential functions and duties are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Location(s)

14701 Philips Highway Suite 200 , Jacksonville , FL 32256 , United States

Compensation

n/a

Benefits

Our benefits include: Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision; Vacation & Holidays -- generous PTO & 8 holidays; 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs, Home Purchase Discount for Associates, Pet Insurance.

Posting Close Date

n/a