Construction Manager - SimplyDwell Homes

Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) with company matching

PTO & paid holidays

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Neal Communities is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead home-building efforts in Sarasota, FL. You will manage the overall community construction schedule, oversee contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met.

The role emphasizes hands-on planning, on-site supervision, coordinating inspections, and delivering on-time homes with exceptional customer service. Bachelor’s in Construction or related field and at least 3 years with production homebuilder required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with production homebuilder.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall community construction schedule to ensure timely, quality home completion.
• Oversee multiple contractors and laborers via on-site supervision.
• Schedule trade partners while enforcing safety, quality, cost standards.
• Use scheduling software to update daily schedules.
• Review homes daily for readiness and status against production schedule.
• Maintain a clean, visually appealing job site.
• Train and manage Assistant Construction Manager.
• Ensure compliance with inspections and building codes.

Skills

Construction degree

Production homebuilder

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's in Construction

Job description

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as the 2026 Top Workplace in Sarasota & Manatee Counties! Here we grow again! Join our SimplyDwell team, which builds quality homes for budget-conscious consumers who want to partake in the dream of homeownership.

What You'll Love About Working At Neal Communities

• The People! We take tremendous pride in making a positive difference in our team's lives. Our employees are not just an asset to Neal Communities and its customers; they are essential to the success of our business
• Outstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Excellent Compensation Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid ID Theft Protection
• Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Service Awards
• Vendor Discount Program

What You'll Do

• Manage the overall community (or communities) home construction schedule to ensure the timely completion of houses in a quality manner
• Oversee multiple independent contractors and laborers through indirect supervision via on-site superintendents or forepersons, dividing time between office-based planning and coordination and job-site monitoring without directly performing any construction or physical work
• Manage and schedule trade partners while continually monitoring and enforcing safety, quality, and cost standards
• Use scheduling software to prescribe and update accurate schedules on a daily basis
• Review homes daily to ensure readiness for the next trade partner, and completion of work by a subcontractor, and to determine the status per production schedule
• Maintain a clean and orderly work site that meets the Neal standards and is visually appealing
• Train and manage assigned Assistant Construction Manager
• Reduce waste and limit additional expenditures on the construction site
• Provide industry-leading customer service during the construction process
• Ensure a safe worksite that complies with all safety guidelines and other regulatory requirements
• Encourage and foster a team environment with effective communication and problem-solving when needed
• Effectively execute company policies and construction standards to ensure uniformity and quality results
• Ensure homes are complete without any outstanding identified deficiencies and conduct orientations with customers
• Schedule, manage, and adhere to all local and state inspections and building codes
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Business, or other related fields
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with a production homebuilder
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Requirements

• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain
• Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• The ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
• Continuous walking, standing, and moving about
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs
• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions

All employees will support the organization's mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration and innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Neal Communities and its affiliated entities work with a limited group of approved recruiting partners under a signed agreement. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate referrals, or inquiries from other third-party agencies. Any resumes submitted without a current, signed recruiting agreement in place will be treated as direct applications, and Neal Communities and its affiliates will not pay any associated fees. This policy applies to all job postings across NealCareers.com and any other platforms where Neal Communities or its affiliated companies advertise open positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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