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What they do
A Residential Construction Manager manages residential construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule; works closely with architects, engineers, trades workers, and clients; supervises construction on site and manages subcontractors; coordinates permits and regulatory compliance as needed for projects.
$76,724 / year median in North Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
FIELD MANAGER
- RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION
(ON-YOUR-LOTHOMEBUILDER
) $60,000- $90,000 base + performance bonus | Vehicle allowance | Full-time
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are an established, growing on-your-lot homebuilder operating across multiple markets in the Carolinas. We build custom homes on land our customers already own — which means our jobsites aren't lined up in a neat subdivision. They're spread across counties, down gravel roads, and on family land that's been waiting for a house for generations. This posting is confidential to protect our current team and business operations. Full company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.WHAT A FIELD MANAGER ACTUALLY DOES HERE
Let's be honest about this role, because it's not for everyone. This is a windshield-time job. You will manage homes scattered across a wide territory — not a single community you can walk in an afternoon. On a typical day, you might drive 100+ miles hitting 4-6 active jobsites, coordinating trades by phone between stops, solving problems on-site, and documenting progress as you go. Your truck is your office. If you hate driving, stop reading now. If you love the independence of running your own territory without someone looking over your shoulder, keep going. You will own your homes from dig to closing:- Scheduling and coordinating trade partners across all phases of construction
- Conducting quality inspections at key milestones and holding trades to our standards
- Managing build time — we track it, we measure it, and we reward it
- Controlling cost variance and keeping field-generated change orders to a minimum
- Communicating proactively with homeowners who are often building the biggest investment of their lives on their own land
- Walking homes with customers at frame, pre-drywall, and final
- Solving the daily problems that come with building on raw, scattered lots: driveways, wells, septic, grading, weather, and everything in between
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
We run a metrics-driven operation. Field Managers here are measured on things like build cycle time, cost variance, quality scores, and customer satisfaction survey results. Your bonus is tied to performance you directly control — not company politics. Top performers know their numbers and take pride in beating them.WHO THRIVES IN THIS ROLE
- 3+ years of residential construction experience (superintendent, field manager, builder, or strong assistant super ready to step up)
- Self-managed and disciplined — you'll have real autonomy, and we expect real ownership
- Strong trade relationships or the personality to build them fast
- Comfortable with scheduling software, photo documentation, and running your day from a phone and laptop
- A clean driving record and willingness to cover a multi-county territory daily
- Thick skin, calm under pressure, and good with homeowners — building on someone's own land is personal
WHO STRUGGLES IN THIS ROLE
- People who need a trailer office and a jobsite next door
- People who wait to be told what to do each morning
- People who see driving as wasted time instead of thinking time
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base salary: $60,000
- $90,000 depending on experience
- Performance bonus tied to metrics you control
- Vehicle allowance / mileage reimbursement
- Health benefits and PTO
- A defined career path — our field roles have documented levels with clear criteria for advancement, and we promote from within
HOW TO APPLY
Apply with your resume through Indeed. All applications are handled confidentially. Qualified candidates will receive full company details before any interview. We are an equal opportunity employer.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.00- $90,000.