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

dfhextcareersite; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Finders Homes in Florida is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to oversee residential construction across our St. Johns County and Palm Coast communities. You will ensure quality execution, safety compliance, and on-time delivery while coordinating with sales, trades, and suppliers.

The role requires managing budgets, schedules, and builder performance, with regular site visits and cross-functional collaboration to maximize home closings and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint & budget management: manage blueprints and budget variances.
• Purchasing & trade coordination with local suppliers and trades.
• Builder partnership & oversight ensuring quality at every phase.
• Coordinate loading, start timing, and build pace with builders.
• Facilitate communication with sales teams to streamline orders and closings.
• Lead weekly team meetings and individual planning sessions.
• Review and approve subcontractor purchase orders.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Driver's license

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

BuildPro

Job description

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.