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The Jacksonville Homebuilding Market
Jacksonville is home to 1,785,500 residents (July 2025 Census estimate). The city has crossed the 1 million resident mark, making it the 10th most populous city in the United States.
Growth drivers include LendingTree’s ranking of Jacksonville as the No. 7 boomtown in the nation (No. 4 for people and housing), the fastest-growing metro workforce of the 50 metros analyzed (5.6 percent), population growth of 2.8 percent and housing supply growth of 2.3 percent. Jacksonville is also home to Dream Finders Homes, headquartered in the city. Active submarkets include St. Johns County, Nocatee, St. Augustine, Clay County, Nassau County, Bartram Park, Southside, Mandarin, Orange Park and Amelia Island.
Who’s Building in the Jacksonville Market
Builder Magazine’s 2025 Local Leaders ranking puts numbers on that competition. In 2024, the ten highest-volume builders in the Jacksonville market closed a combined 9,061 new homes, representing 86.5 percent of the market’s new-home closings:
Source: Builder Magazine, 2025 Local Leaders, Jacksonville market.
That concentration is the point. National builders, hometown-headquartered Dream Finders Homes and private builders are all drawing from the same Jacksonville-area leadership pool, which is why experienced local talent is so difficult to hire and keep.
Executive Search in Jacksonville
Homebuilding Positions We Recruit in Jacksonville
We recruit leadership across every function of a Jacksonville homebuilding division, from Director and Vice President through Division President and C-suite.
Executive & Division Management
Division President, Regional President, President, COO and CFO leaders responsible for overall division, regional and company performance.
Land Acquisition & Development
Land leaders responsible for sourcing, underwriting, entitlements, development and lot delivery, including Vice Presidents, Directors and Land Managers.
Construction & Operations
Production leaders focused on starts, cycle time, quality, trade relationships and field execution, including Vice Presidents, Directors, Construction Managers and Project Managers.
Sales & Revenue
Sales leaders who build teams, drive absorption and improve conversion, including Vice Presidents of Sales, Directors of Sales and Area Sales Managers.
Marketing & Brand Strategy
Marketing leaders responsible for brand strategy, lead generation, digital marketing, community launches and sales support, including Vice President and Director-level roles.
Finance & Accounting
Finance and accounting leaders overseeing planning, reporting, controls, forecasting and financial performance, including CFOs, Vice Presidents of Finance, Controllers and Finance Directors.
Purchasing & Supply Chain
Purchasing leaders responsible for cost control, trade strategy, vendor relationships and margin, including Vice Presidents, Directors, Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Agents.
The Jacksonville Homebuilding Leadership Market
Competition for experienced leadership remains strong across Northeast Florida, particularly in land development, construction and division operations.
A Competitive Leadership Pool
National builders, hometown-headquartered Dream Finders Homes and strong regional and private builders compete for the same pool of proven leaders across the Jacksonville market.
Growth Creates Hiring Pressure
St. Johns County, Nocatee and the St. Augustine corridor keep adding volume, which keeps sustained pressure on construction and land hiring.
Local Experience Matters
Northeast Florida entitlement, land development and trade environments reward executives who already know the market.
The Best Candidates Aren’t Looking
Established homebuilding leaders are difficult to relocate, so the strongest candidates are usually already in Northeast Florida and already employed. Reaching them takes direct relationships rather than traditional job postings.
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Compensation Guides
Jacksonville Homebuilding Compensation
Homebuilding compensation in Jacksonville varies by builder size, division volume, role scope and experience. The guides below are built from MatchBuilt’s 2026 national homebuilding compensation data and provide a useful starting point for Jacksonville-area searches.
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Jacksonville Homebuilding Recruiter FAQs
What positions does MatchBuilt recruit for in Jacksonville?
We recruit leadership across executive management, land acquisition and development, construction and operations, sales and marketing, finance and accounting, and purchasing, from Director and Vice President through Division President and C-suite.
Do you recruit throughout St. Johns County and Nocatee?
Yes. Our Jacksonville market coverage includes Jacksonville, St. Johns County, Nocatee, St. Augustine, Clay County, Nassau County, Bartram Park, Southside, Mandarin, Orange Park and Amelia Island. MatchBuilt is a national homebuilding search firm, and Jacksonville is one of the markets where we recruit.
Do you recruit candidates who already have Jacksonville homebuilding experience?
Yes. Local market experience matters in Jacksonville, from land and entitlement knowledge to established builder and trade relationships. We focus on candidates who already know the Jacksonville, St. Johns County, Nocatee, St. Augustine and surrounding Northeast Florida markets, because relocating established leaders is difficult and local relationships shorten the ramp to impact.
What does a homebuilding executive search cost?
We offer both contingency and retained search, with the fee structured around the role and the scope of the search. Contact us and we will put together a proposal for your position.
What are homebuilding salaries in Jacksonville?
Salaries vary by builder size, division volume and responsibility. Our 2026 Homebuilding Compensation Report publishes base salary, target bonus and auto allowance ranges based on actual placements and accepted offers.