Custom Homes Project Manager

Contractor Staffing Source; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Paid time off

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Confidential Residential Home Builder in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a seasoned Custom Homes Project Manager to lead a portfolio of five to six luxury homes. You’ll manage field operations from start to close, coordinate trades, schedule inspections, and ensure quality and client communication.

The role is field-focused with support from an office team for design/ selections, enabling tight control over budgets, timelines, and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction operations or project management experience.
• Custom or high-end residential construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, building codes, quality control, and jobsite safety.
• Proven ability to manage construction schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned custom homes from construction start through closing.
• Maintain current project schedules and rolling two-week look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, materials, inspections, and construction sequencing.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes, selections, redlines, and approved change orders before work begins.
• Inspect jobsites regularly for quality, safety, cleanliness, security, and code compliance.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, material delays, inspection risks, and field issues before they affect the client or closing date.
• Hold trade partners accountable for workmanship, scheduling, safety, and completion requirements.
• Meet with inspectors and document inspection results and corrective actions.
• Keep clients informed and respond promptly to questions and project updates.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, photographs, schedules, and field documentation in BuilderTrend.
• Lead homeowner walkthroughs, punch-out, final inspections, and closeout activities.
• Help reduce punch-list items, warranty callbacks, and preventable construction defects.

Skills

Construction management

Residential construction

Read architectural plans

Leadership

Team coordination

Scheduling and budgeting

Buildertrend

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Some college / construction-related education

Tools

Buildertrend

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confidential Residential Home Builder

Custom Homes Project Manager

Location: Daytona Beach, FL. Projects are located throughout Volusia and Flagler counties.

Build Exceptional Homes Without Getting Lost in the Hierarchy

An established luxury custom home builder serving Northeast and Central Florida is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its growing team. The company combines thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, innovative building practices, and attentive customer service to create distinctive homes tailored to each client's vision. Integrity, accountability, and strong relationships are central to its approach.

About the Role

The Project Manager will oversee a manageable portfolio of approximately five to six custom homes at a time. You will take day-to-day ownership of each assigned home from the field start through closing, coordinating trade partners, inspections, materials, schedules, quality control, and client communication.

This is a field-focused position without unnecessary layers of management. The office team handles selections and design coordination, allowing you to focus on safely and efficiently building exceptional custom homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned custom homes from construction start through closing.
• Maintain current project schedules and rolling two-week look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, materials, inspections, and construction sequencing.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes, selections, redlines, and approved change orders before work begins.
• Inspect jobsites regularly for quality, safety, cleanliness, security, and code compliance.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, material delays, inspection risks, and field issues before they affect the client or closing date.
• Hold trade partners accountable for workmanship, scheduling, safety, and completion requirements.
• Meet with inspectors and document inspection results and corrective actions.
• Keep clients informed and respond promptly to questions and project updates.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, photographs, schedules, and field documentation in BuilderTrend.
• Lead homeowner walkthroughs, punch-out, final inspections, and closeout activities.
• Help reduce punch-list items, warranty callbacks, and preventable construction defects.

Qualifications

• At least three years of construction operations or project management experience.
• Custom or high-end residential construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, building codes, quality control, and jobsite safety.
• Proven ability to manage construction schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, scopes, and construction documents.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients, inspectors, vendors, and trade partners.
• Experience with Buildertrend or similar construction management software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital project documentation.
• High school diploma required; some college or construction-related education preferred.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularar between local jobsites.

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 employment.
• $60,000-$80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off.
• Manageable project assignments supported by an experienced construction and office team.
• Opportunity to build high-quality custom homes throughout Florida's coastal communities.
• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional additional time required based on project needs.

Why Join This Company?

You will have meaningful ownership of your projects without being buried beneath multiple layers of management. A capable office team handles design and selections, allowing you to remain focused on construction, quality, and the client experience. Manageable project loads support better planning, stronger trade relationships, and greater attention to detail. Join an established custom home builder where integrity, accountability, and exceptional craftsmanship are at the center of the work.

The hiring company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.