What are the responsibilities and job description for the Builder - Single Family Homes position at Caldwell Watson Real Estate Group, Inc.?
Description
About Caldwell Companies
Caldwell Companies is an award-winning, fully integrated real estate development and investment firm based in Houston, Texas. For more than 35 years, we have been developing large-scale master planned communities, commercial developments, residential rental communities, and managing real estate investments with a commitment to excellence. As a faith-based, lifestyle-focused organization, we are dedicated to creating exceptional places that enrich lives.
Consistently recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work, Caldwell Companies offer a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment grounded in integrity, teamwork, and selfless service. Our culture values respect, accountability, and personal growth, empowering individuals to thrive while working toward shared goals. Guided by our mission - Doing it right. Right now.® - we strive for excellence in everything we do and offer competitive compensation and benefits to support our team.
Caldwell Homes, our homebuilding division, is an important part of our diverse real estate portfolio, offering thoughtfully designed homes and a personalized buying experience. As we continue to expand, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow and strengthen the Caldwell Homes brand.
Position Summary
The Caldwell Homes Builder leads the day-to-day construction of single-family homes. This role takes ownership of jobsites, coordinates skilled trade partners, solves problems in the field, and works with customers throughout the homebuilding process. Their leadership will help ensure every home reflects the quality, care, and professionalism customers expect from Caldwell Homes.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead daily field operations for assigned homes and walk each home regularly to monitor progress and quality.
- Coordinate subcontractors and vendors, set clear expectations, and follow up to keep work moving.
- Confirm construction follows approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, and Caldwell Homes’ quality standards.
- Maintain safe, clean, and organized jobsites.
- Use company construction management systems to track activity, maintain daily logs, and complete inspection reports.
- Prepare homes for inspections, identify issues early, and see them through to resolution.
- Work with customers throughout the construction process, representing Caldwell Homes with professionalism, care, and respect.
- Support Design Center efforts and uphold the Caldwell Homes brand in every customer and trade partner interaction.
- Take ownership of the details and follow through on commitments from the start of construction through completion.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in construction, or related field.
- At least two years of residential construction experience.
- Working knowledge of residential construction methods and building codes.
- Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.
- The ability to coordinate trade partners, address field issues, and keep multiple priorities moving.
- A steady commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and customer satisfaction.
- Pride in your work and a professional approach to representing the Caldwell Homes brand.
Why Join Us
- Work alongside a dynamic, visionary leadership team shaping the future of communities.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on long-term, high-profile development projects.
- Competitive compensation, benefits package & collaborative team culture.