Residential Construction Manager - Lead Homes & Projects

Dream Finders Homes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Finders Homes in Austin, TX seeks a Construction Manager to oversee the construction of newly built residential homes. You will enforce safety standards, maintain attention to detail, and drive projects to meet tight deadlines while ensuring quality.

The role blends office oversight with on-site collaboration across trades. Responsibilities include ensuring blueprint accuracy, managing budgets, coordinating suppliers, and guiding builder partnerships to maximize closings and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent.
• 3–5 years construction experience.
• Proficiency with homebuilding software (e.g., BuildPro).

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of blueprints, takeoffs and manage variance to budgets.
• Coordinate supply/trade issues with purchasing department.
• Monitor builder communication with sales orders to maximize closings and customer satisfaction while conducting weekly team meetings.
• Review/approve sub-contractor purchase orders.
• Conducts weekly individual planned encounters.

Skills

Blueprint accuracy

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

BuildPro

Job description

Dream Finders Homes in Austin, TX seeks a Construction Manager to oversee the construction of newly built residential homes. You will enforce safety standards, maintain attention to detail, and drive projects to meet tight deadlines while ensuring quality.

The role blends office oversight with on-site collaboration across trades. Responsibilities include ensuring blueprint accuracy, managing budgets, coordinating suppliers, and guiding builder partnerships to maximize closings and customer