Lead Construction Manager — Building Dream Homes

PulteGroup Inc.; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup Inc. in Port St. Lucie, FL is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee daily trade partner activities, review construction drawings, and manage project schedules to ensure timely home delivery.

You will ensure safety compliance, coordinate with sales and purchasing teams, inspect sites, and authorize payments to trades while maintaining proactive communication with homeowners throughout the build process.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or equivalent experience and 2–4 years of relevant construction experience.
• Knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations is preferred.
• Understanding of building codes and safety standards is essential.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings/plans and coordinating trades.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily trade partner activities and evaluate quality and efficiency of work.
• Review and modify construction drawings when plan errors or conflicts arise.
• Evaluate project schedules and modify resources to reflect project needs and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure homes are completed on schedule and comply with plans, specs, and code; stop noncompliant work.
• Manage the customer experience throughout the construction process and maintain regular communications with homeowners.
• Collaborate with Community Sales to monitor community performance and customer activities.
• Perform daily site inspections to ensure safety and compliance with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan; take corrective actions as needed.
• Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor.
• Inspect workmanship and authorize payments when standards are met.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Process Improvement, Resource Planning, and Purchasing to address plan quality and budget challenges.
• Ensure work complies with local, state, and federal building codes and company standards.
• Participate in trade partner recruiting and vetting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Trade performance

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Building codes knowledge

Scheduling software

Budget management

Customer satisfaction

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

PulteGroup Inc. in Port St. Lucie, FL is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee daily trade partner activities, review construction drawings, and manage project schedules to ensure timely home delivery.

You will ensure safety compliance, coordinate with sales and purchasing teams, inspect sites, and authorize payments to trades while maintaining proactive communication with homeowners throughout the build process.