Project Manager

MatchBuilt is an executive search firm partnering with a growing regional home builder seeking a Project Manager for its Northeast Florida operations, reporting to the Director of Construction. The role is based in the Amelia Island area: you work from a home office and are on site daily at the homes under construction.

The Project Manager owns assigned vertical construction projects from preconstruction handoff through closeout and early warranty: schedule, field execution, trade sequencing, workmanship, inspections, safety, documentation, and the homebuyer experience. The homes are luxury residences in the $1M+ range, in closely clustered communities.

You need a strong background in residential field construction. Only candidates with homebuilding experience will be considered. This is a field role, and you'll be on site daily across your assigned communities. Join a growing division with a clear path to broader responsibility as it expands.

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Participate in preconstruction reviews and accept formal project handoffs, confirming plans, permits, site conditions, budget status, long-lead items, and open risks before mobilization.
• Build and maintain baseline schedules and rolling look-aheads in the construction management platform, refreshing them to reflect actual progress, deliveries, inspections, and constraints.
• Direct daily trade sequencing and jobsite logistics, including access, staging, deliveries, storage, temporary facilities, and site cleanliness.
• Verify installed work against plans, specifications, and product approvals; use pre-installation reviews and hold points before work is concealed, and document critical conditions with photos.
• Schedule jurisdictional inspections, keep permit documents on site, and drive prompt corrections and reinspections when needed.
• Enforce jobsite safety and stormwater controls; stop unsafe work immediately and document incidents, damage, and near misses.
• Provide Purchasing with accurate percent-complete verification and cost-to-complete input, and review project bills for work performed before recommending acceptance.
• Identify changes and unforeseen conditions early, document scope, photos, and schedule impact, and obtain approval before proceeding with added work.
• Communicate with homebuyers at least weekly, lead site walks at key milestones, and document decisions and follow-ups in the project record.
• Complete an accurate daily log for every active job covering manpower, work performed, deliveries, inspections, weather, delays, and decisions needed.
• Drive rolling punch, final inspections, and closeout documentation through homebuyer orientation, turnover, and early warranty.

Project Manager Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential construction experience, including field leadership of single-family homes as a Project Manager, superintendent, or builder.
• Demonstrated ability to run multiple homes or phases at once while maintaining schedule, quality, and budget discipline.
• Working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, local inspection processes, and coastal construction requirements.
• Experience coordinating trades, deliveries, and inspections across several homes at different stages.
• Proficiency with construction management software; Buildertrend experience is a plus.
• Strong, professional communication skills with homebuyers, trade partners, inspectors, and internal teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in construction management or a related field is a plus.
• Reliable field presence, sound judgment, and a no-surprises communication style.

Industry-Leading Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented culture within a privately held organization