Sales & Construction Leadership- Project Manager in Training

David Weekley Homes

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in construction leadership
  • 3+ years in sales leadership with P&L responsibility
  • Strong grasp of residential construction and sales processes
  • Bachelor's in relevant field preferred
  • Experience managing budgets and contractual documents
  • Ability to balance sales performance with customer satisfaction
  • Proven skills in team coaching and accountability

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop team members across Sales, Construction, and Warranty
  • Foster a collaborative and values-driven team culture
  • Drive performance accountability to meet sales and closing targets
  • Develop and manage the Annual Operating Plan for the project
  • Control budget performance and expenditures effectively
  • Work with sales teams to implement strategies and pricing
  • Ensure high-quality standards and resolve operational issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • 401k plan with 8% discretionary match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Profit-sharing opportunities
  • Generous vacation and PTO policy
  • New Home discount for employees and families
  • Scholarship programs for further education
  • Involvement in community outreach initiatives
  • Options for sabbaticals
  • Recognized as a top employer by Fortune Magazine
Full Job Description
Job Description

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:

Team Leadership:
  • 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.

Financial Leadership:
  • 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


Qualifications
  • 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


Additional Information

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
  • Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
  • New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
  • College Scholarship Program
  • Community Outreach
  • Sabbaticals
  • And more!

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.

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