Construction Manager: Single-Family Home Builds

Talently; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the oversight of multiple single-family home builds in Dallas, from permitting through closing. You will coordinate trades, vendors, homebuyers, and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality.

Ideal candidates bring strong plans knowledge, contract awareness, and proven leadership in fast-paced environments, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing residential or single-family home construction projects from start to finish.
• Thorough understanding of construction plans, specifications, contracts, regulations, and architectural or engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of contractor and subcontractor coordination, scheduling, quality control, and jobsite safety.
• Excellent time management, organization, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, customer-focused demeanor.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, respond to delays or emergencies, and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to traverse active jobsites in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction of multiple single-family homes across assigned communities from start to completion.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, inspections, buyer walk-throughs, and construction activities to maintain schedules and quality standards.
• Ensure homes are completed on time and within budget while monitoring expenses, material usage, and waste.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and start packages, and communicate take-off errors or material issues to Purchasing.
• Conduct regular jobsite walks and maintain clean, organized, safe, and professional communities.
• Build strong, fair relationships with trades, vendors, homebuyers, New Home Consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead pre-construction, pre-drywall, pre-settlement, and sign-off meetings, including required buyer communications.
• Maintain accurate house files, complete warranty documentation, manage signage, and support scheduled closings.

Skills

Residential construction

Plan coordination

Scheduling & safety

Time management

Decision making

Communication

Microsoft Office

Work under pressure

Site navigation & lifting 50 lbs

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in homebuilding or construction

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Talently is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the oversight of multiple single-family home builds in Dallas, from permitting through closing. You will coordinate trades, vendors, homebuyers, and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality.

Ideal candidates bring strong plans knowledge, contract awareness, and proven leadership in fast-paced environments, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.