What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of CBH Internal Trades & Vendor Strategy position at CBH Homes?
This role is responsible for ensuring each trade business operates at a high level—delivering speed, quality, and cost efficiency at scale.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY1. Leadership of Trade Operations
- Lead and hold accountable the Operations Managers across all internal trade divisions (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Truss, Cabinets, Interior Finishes)
- Set clear expectations for performance, communication, and results
- Develop strong leaders who can independently run high-performing operations
- Establish and track key performance metrics across all trade divisions (cost, schedule, quality, output)
- Conduct regular performance reviews with each Operations Manager
- Address gaps quickly and drive consistent improvement across all teams
- Ensure each trade division is running efficiently, predictably, and at scale
- Standardize processes where needed while allowing strong operators to execute
- Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve speed and quality
- Partner with Operations Managers to ensure best-in-class pricing and cost control
- Review labor, materials, and production costs across all divisions
- Identify opportunities for savings, efficiencies, and improved margins
- Ensure all trade divisions are aligned with company starts, build pace, and timelines
- Eliminate bottlenecks and improve coordination between trades and departments
- Drive predictable, reliable production across all teams
- Work closely with Construction, Purchasing, and Leadership teams
- Ensure trade operations support company-wide goals and initiatives
- Remove friction and improve collaboration between departments
- Partner with Operations Managers in meetings with key vendors and suppliers
- Support negotiations, relationships, and performance expectations
- Ensure material flow, pricing, and partnerships support operational success
- Lead consistent weekly meetings with Operations Managers
- Create clear communication channels and expectations across all trade divisions
- Maintain visibility into issues, wins, and performance across the business
- Identify operational issues early and take decisive action
- Solve problems at the root, not the surface
- Drive a mindset of continuous improvement across all trade operations
- 100% Employer - paid quality Health Care Plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision
- Competitive Wages
- Quarterly bonus program
- Retirement Plans employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Annual Growth Reviews