REMOTE Construction & Operations Manager

About Us:

Our client is a vertically integrated land development firm focused on delivering finished residential lots to national and regional homebuilders. Operating across high-growth markets such as Texas, Florida, the Carolinas, Kentucky, and Tennessee, the company manages the full development lifecycle—from land acquisition and entitlement to construction oversight and asset management. Team members collaborate to identify strategic land opportunities, execute development plans, and ensure timely delivery of build-ready lots that support the housing needs of growing communities. The work environment emphasizes data-driven decision-making, market analysis, and cross-functional project coordination, making it an ideal setting for professionals passionate about real estate development and operational execution.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Construction & Operations Manager to join the team. The ideal candidate will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the full lifecycle and execution of 24 to 40 residential site development projects across multiple high-growth markets. This fully remote position requires deep expertise in site development and civil site work, with a strong background in residential infrastructure, including site excavation, utility installation, and horizontal construction. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned project manager, capable of coordinating with on-site managers, tracking timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and ensuring all permitting, compliance, and construction milestones are met. Success in this role hinges on the ability to manage complex, multi-site operations while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across every phase of development.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary of $85K–$100K, plus profit-sharing bonus—total compensation ranges from $170K–$180K per annum

• Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, gym memberships, yoga classes, and more

• Company-sponsored certifications to support your personal and professional growth

• Internal retirement fund with company match, 3-year vesting period, and a 30% annual return

• Annual company-wide gathering to connect, celebrate, and align

• All work-related travel expenses covered—approximately 25% travel required

• A “Best Idea Wins” culture that values creativity and innovation from everyone

• Empowering work environment with autonomy, focusing on outcomes rather than micromanagement

• Encouragement to think and act like entrepreneurs, driving ideas from concept to execution

• Commitment to work-life balance, including a required 3–4 weeks of paid time off annually to recharge and live fully

• Meaningful impact through annual profit donations to non-profits—each team member proposes organizations, and together we decide where to give back

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in site development, civil site work, or residential infrastructure construction.

• Proven track record of managing concurrent residential development projects across multiple locations.

• In-depth knowledge of site excavation, utility installation, grading, and horizontal construction processes.

• Strong understanding of permitting processes, land development regulations, and municipal coordination.

• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and vendor/contractor relationships.

• Proficiency in construction project management tools (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project, Smartsheet).

• Ability to read and interpret civil/site plans, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Comfortable working in a remote role with occasional travel to job sites as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-cycle site development for active residential projects, from planning through lot delivery.

• Manage the preliminary and final platting process for all lot development projects, including the successful turnover of finished lots to vertical homebuilders.

• Ensure homebuilder compliance with lot purchase agreement terms and day-to-day operational standards.

• Procure, negotiate, and manage relationships with key land development contractors and suppliers.

• Coordinate closely with site managers, engineers, subcontractors, and local municipalities to drive timely project execution.

• Lead due diligence efforts for potential land acquisitions, including the review of budgets, schedules, site reports, development orders, plats, and engineering and landscape plans.

• Assess project feasibility in collaboration with local government entities and provide detailed input for Investment Committee review packages.

• Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive construction schedules, budgets, and documentation with full P&L responsibility for the Land Development division.

• Review and approve monthly contractor pay applications, ensuring timely processing with the finance team and capital partners.

• Engage with county and municipal governments on permitting, zoning, development, and construction matters; attend public and community meetings as required.

• Conduct on-site visits for inspections, project startups, walk-throughs, and final lot turnovers to homebuilders in alignment with the business plan.

• Ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, and all permitting requirements across all development sites.

• Troubleshoot construction and site development challenges in real time to minimize disruptions and delays.

• Conduct regular project reviews and adjust timelines and resources to stay on track and within scope.

• Monitor contractor performance and hold vendors accountable to quality standards and delivery timelines.

• Review, assess, and approve changes to site plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary liaison between land acquisition, engineering, finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and clear communication.

• Prepare detailed weekly and monthly project status reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Directly manage and provide daily oversight to on-site Project Managers to ensure consistent execution and support.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Experience with large-scale, multi-state residential development portfolios.

• Familiarity with high-growth markets such as TX, FL, NC, SC, KY, and TN.

• Prior experience with both for-sale and build-to-rent communities.

• Knowledge of stormwater management systems, road infrastructure, and utility coordination.

• Lean construction or process optimization background is a plus.

• PMP or similar project management certification.

• Ability to lead and mentor field teams and junior project managers remotely.

• Strong negotiation skills for managing vendor and subcontractor agreements.Working knowledge of GIS tools and land planning software.

• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) is a plus for communicating with diverse job site teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).