Sales & Construction Leadership- Project Manager in Training

David Weekley Homes; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k and discretionary match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

New Home Discount for Team Member

Job summary

David Weekley Homes in Tampa seeks a dynamic leader to manage new-home communities, blending sales mindset with operational excellence. You will lead a cross-functional team of Sales Consultants, Builders, and Warranty Service Managers to deliver outstanding customer experiences and meet financial goals.

The role includes an initial training period, developing an Annual Operating Plan, coaching through performance metrics, and partnering with Sales on pricing and incentives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in construction and sales.
• Strong coaching and performance-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance sales and operations.
• Experience with budgets, P&L, and contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.

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 to ensure operational alignment from pre-construction through warranty.
• Develop an Annual Operating Plan for the project, maximizing profitability and meeting margins and goals.
• 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

Leadership

People management

Sales mindset

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Sales & Construction Leadership- Project Manager in Training

• Full-time
• State: Florida
• Job Category: Operations Team Leadership
• City: Tampa

David Weekley Homes is looking for dynamic, people-focused leaders who combine a strong sales mindset with a passion for operational excellence to manage your new-home communities as a thriving business. Project Managers lead a cross-functional team of Sales Consultants, Builders, and Warranty Service Managers to deliver exceptional customer experiences and exceed financial performance goals.

We believe in setting people up to be successful, so there is an initial training and mentoring period to become well acquainted with our operations.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated success in people-management in both construction and sales teams.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

Operational Excellence:

• Maintain high-quality standards for homes and ensure alignment with company expectations
• Resolve issues that arise in your projects to keep operations running smoothly
• Work effectively with developers, Land, Architecture/ARB, government agencies, and internal teams
• Accountable for homeowner customer-delight results of your project team
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading and developing people within the construction industry
• Experience leading a high-performing sales team or at least 3 years of leadership experience with full P&L responsibility for a multi-million-dollar business, department, or project
• Strong understanding of residential construction processes and sales operations,
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience managing budgets, business operations, and contracts/legal documentation
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales performance while balancing operational excellence and customer satisfaction
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable for results
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and accountability
• Resourceful, innovative, and proactive with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Collaborative leader with a passion for developing people, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and continuously learning

Ability and willingness to relocate in the future is strongly preferred, as Project Managers are often considered for leadership opportunities across our markets.

What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer , and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.