Builder

WizeHire, Inc; Richmond; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A home building company in Richmond seeks a Builder to lead residential construction projects from kickoff to orientation. You will manage schedules, coordinate trades, and ensure safety while delivering quality homes. Candidates should have at least 1 year of construction management experience, strong problem-solving, and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary between $75,000 and $85,000.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Competitive medical/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in construction management.
• Knowledge of construction industry, building permits, blueprints, and codes.
• Construction or project management software experience is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee homes from Pre-Construction Kickoff to homeowner orientation.
• Create, sequence, and adjust construction schedules; coordinate vendors.
• Perform detailed phase inspections and manage safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Construction knowledge

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Vertical Builders is hiring a Builder to oversee each home from the Pre-Construction Kickoff Review through homeowner orientation. You’ll lead the kickoff (confirming scope, plans, selections, site conditions), drive the schedule, coordinate trade partners, maintain safe/clean jobsites, manage inspections and VPOs, and keep homeowners and teammates confidently informed.

Success looks like homes delivered on time, on budget, and 100% complete at orientation. If you love turning plans into happy homeowners—and enjoy solving problems in the field with a supportive, high-performing team we’d love to meet you.

• Bonus: Performance-based bonus opportunity tied to schedule adherence, budget/margin control, quality & warranty metrics, client satisfaction, and safety.
• Benefits: Competitive medical/dental/vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays

Exact compensation will depend on skills and experience

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of residential construction methods and trade partner performance standards.
• Proven ability to create, sequence, and adjust construction schedules; coordinate vendors; and prevent dry runs.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to interpret site topography and make sound field decisions.
• Understanding and enforcement of building codes, OSHA/safety practices, and local regulations.
• Clear, concise, and diplomatic communicator with a same-day response mindset; able to set expectations with homeowners.
• Comfortable performing detailed phase inspections, authorizing trade payments, managing returns/credits, and writing accurate VPOs.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Self-motivated, organized, and committed to jobsite cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Construction or project management software experience is a significant plus
• Superb leadership capability, organizational skills, time-management abilities, and communication skills
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in construction management
• Knowledge of the construction industry and the entire building process, including building permits, blueprints, building codes, construction equipment, material resources, construction methods, and project management principles

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000

About Vertical Builders, LLC

Vertical Builders is a Richmond-area growing home builder delivering high-quality homes across Central Virginia communities (Powhatan, Goochland, Louisa, and more). We’re a process-driven, customer-focused team that prides itself on craftsmanship, predictable schedules, and proactive communication—from start to finish and beyond. If you’re energized by building beautiful homes and leading trade partners to outstanding results, you’ll fit right in at VB.