Project Manager in Training – Homebuilding Ops Leader

David Weekley Homes; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

David Weekley Homes in Indianapolis is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead a cross-functional team across Sales, Construction, and Warranty. You will build and execute an Annual Operating Plan, drive profitability, and manage budgets from pre-construction through warranty.

Training and mentoring will help you quickly become proficient in our operations and culture. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of people leadership within construction or sales, a strong customer-delight mindset, and

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading a high-performing sales team preferred.
• At least 3 years of people-leadership and P&L responsibility for a multi-million-dollar project/business/department.
• Solid knowledge of residential construction processes and sales operations, preferably in the homebuilding industry.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Management/Science, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with budgeting, general operations, and contract/legal documentation.
• Able to drive sales results while balancing operational priorities.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, positivity, and a lifetime-learner attitude.
• Strong initiative, accountability, and self-motivation.
• Resourceful, innovative, and proactive in addressing challenges and solving problems.
• Demonstrate a lifetime learning mindset.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to customer delight

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop team members in Sales, Construction, and Warranty in your community.
• Foster a team culture that supports David Weekley Homes’ purpose and values.
• Drive accountability through coaching and performance management to consistently achieve sales, starts and closing goals.
• Promote collaboration and communication across teams and leadership to ensure operational alignment from pre-construction through warranty.
• Develops an Annual Operating Plan for their project, maximizing profitability, assuring that margins and goals are met.
• Oversee and control budget performance and expenditures.
• Partner with Sales to execute effective sales strategies, pricing, and incentive planning.
• Actively champion your communities and drive visibility in the market.

Skills

People leadership

Sales mindset

Budgeting & P&L

Residential construction knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Science/Business/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

David Weekley Homes in Indianapolis is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead a cross-functional team across Sales, Construction, and Warranty. You will build and execute an Annual Operating Plan, drive profitability, and manage budgets from pre-construction through warranty.

Training and mentoring will help you quickly become proficient in our operations and culture. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of people leadership within construction or sales, a strong customer-delight mindset, and