Sr. Director - Home Building

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Home Building is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of residential construction operations across assigned communities or regions. This role provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and financial oversight to ensure homes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of progressive experience in home building, with proven success leading teams, managing large-scale projects, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide executive-level leadership to construction, field operations, and project management teams
• Develop and implement construction strategies aligned with company goals, budgets, and growth plans
• Mentor, develop, and evaluate directors, managers, and field leadership

Construction Operations

• Oversee all phases of home construction, from pre-construction planning through final delivery
• Ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, building codes, and company quality standards
• Standardize processes and best practices across communities or regions

Financial & Budget Management

• Manage construction budgets, cost controls, and forecasting
• Analyze financial performance, margins, and variances; implement corrective actions as needed
• Partner with purchasing and finance teams to control material and labor costs

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality homes that meet or exceed customer expectations
• Enforce safety programs and OSHA compliance across all job sites
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building regulations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with land development, sales, design, purchasing, and customer service teams
• Support product development initiatives and value engineering efforts
• Address escalated customer or warranty issues related to construction

Performance & Reporting

• Establish KPIs and performance metrics for construction operations
• Prepare and present operational reports to executive leadership
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and profitability

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 10 years of experience in residential home building, including large-scale or production housing
• Proven leadership experience managing multiple teams, projects, or regions
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control
• Demonstrated success in cost management and operational efficiency
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Experience with multi-market or regional operations
• Familiarity with construction management software and scheduling tools

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to travel to job sites and communities as needed
• Ability to work in both office and field environments