Full-Time

Area Construction Manager

Updated on 8/1/2026

PulteGroup

PulteGroup

Compensation Overview

$130k - $160k/yr

+ Annual bonus

East Brunswick, NJ, USA

In Person

On-site attendance is required five days per week at assigned communities in Central and North New Jersey.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CRM
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • The role typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 6-8 years of prior relevant experience.
  • The candidate must be able to manage construction processes in a high-production environment.
  • The candidate must be able to direct and manage trade performance.
  • The candidate must have comprehensive verbal and written communication skills.
  • The candidate must be able to read blueprints comprehensively.
  • The candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations.
  • The candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of building codes.
  • The candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling software.
  • The candidate must be skilled in using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and able to lead presentations.
  • The candidate must be committed to customer satisfaction.
  • The candidate must be able to control cost overruns and manage a budget.
  • The candidate must hold a valid driver's license because driving is an essential function of the position.
  • The candidate must be able to sit, stand, drive, and move around, exert up to 50 pounds of force and occasionally up to 80 pounds, climb ladders and scaffolding, and work in heat, rain, cold, and other weather conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and direct all aspects of construction for assigned communities.
  • Manage escalated customer experience challenges and coach and mentor Construction Managers and Senior Construction Managers to drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure adherence to Pulte policy and process expectations in assigned communities.
  • Develop and ensure adherence to community budgets and validate costs for assigned communities.
  • Review architectural designs and construction drawings for compliance with local, state, and national building codes, life safety codes, accessibility regulations, and zoning regulations, and provide final review and approval of projects.
  • Manage quality control processes according to safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan programs and policies.
  • Manage customer, trade partner, and municipal relationships.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Resource Planning, Sales, Product Development, Process Improvement/Warranty, and Land personnel.
  • Ensure job site cleanliness and safety.
  • Oversee and resolve escalated issues and conflicts related to daily construction activities, including trade partner contracts, work orders, job progress, and design.
  • Conduct community reviews to ensure Pulte quality standards are met and direct work as needed.
  • Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
  • Ensure all homes within assigned communities are completed according to the construction schedule and specifications.
  • Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner.
  • Meet established division goals and metrics for productivity, quality, and budgets in assigned communities.
  • Work with other functional departments to maintain open communication and develop a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Establish key elements of tactical and operational plans affecting the area.
  • Develop new products, processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the area.
  • Manage budget elements or maintain budget accountability for the area.
  • Manage a large team of managers, supervisors, and experienced professionals.
  • Exercise hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within the area, subject to manager review and approval.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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