Construction Manager - Hilton Head, SC

PulteGroup; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup in the United States is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee daily trade partner activities, ensure safety, and keep projects on schedule. Based in the Hilton Head Island area, you will coordinate with field teams to deliver high-quality homes on time and within budget.

Join a Fortune 500 homebuilder with a long-standing commitment to inclusion, employee growth, and delivering exceptional customer experiences across multiple brands.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with 2–4 years in construction.
• Experience managing construction schedules and trade partners.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily trade partner activities and assess work quality.
• Review and modify drawings to resolve plan errors.
• Monitor project schedules and update resources to meet deadlines.
• Ensure homes are completed on schedule and comply with codes.
• Manage customer experience and communicate progress.
• Coordinate with sales, product development, and purchasing teams.
• Perform safety inspections and enforce PPE and storm water controls.
• Authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor.
• Assess trade partner workmanship and authorize payments.
• Recruit and vet trade partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Trade partner oversight

Blueprint reading

Budget management

Communication skills

Quality control

Safety compliance

Scheduling coordination

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

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.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level (P2)

Organizational Impact

• Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with moderate impact on the area.
• Works independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments.
• Sets objectives for own area to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments.
• May assist other professionals with tasks and assignments.

Leadership & Talent Management

• May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires practical knowledge of area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2-4 years of prior relevant experience.

Required 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 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

Required Licensing, Registration And/or Certifications

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

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.

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. This organization participates in e-Verify. Pulte Homes of Minnesota is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.