Director of Bear Homes

Bear Real Estate Group; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities across Bear Divs.

Leadership development

Job summary

Bear Real Estate Group is seeking a Director of Bear Homes in Kenosha, WI. This role leads day-to-day operations across construction, project management, sales, purchasing, design, and customer service, translating priorities into actionable plans.

The Director partners with senior leadership on financial performance, process improvements, and future growth, while developing leadership capability for broader strategic responsibility over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive homebuilding experience, including leadership of teams or functions
• Working knowledge of construction operations, job costing, budgeting, scheduling, sales, and customer service
• Ability to interpret operational and financial information and turn it into clear actions
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across construction, project management, sales, purchasing, design, and customer service
• Develop, document, implement, and improve core Bear Homes processes
• Translate division goals into priorities, work plans, and team expectations
• Monitor schedules, workloads, and operational issues to keep homes moving forward
• Lead regular operating meetings and follow up on decisions and issues
• Maintain department KPIs, reporting routines, and accountability across teams
• Partner with leadership to implement process improvements and sustain changes
• Coordinate with Bear Homes and other Bear divisions for alignment
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management
• Review house plans, options, and pricing to support profitability
• Provide coaching and training to strengthen financial performance understanding
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and design to align execution with customer needs
• Monitor KPIs and adjust to improve results
• Support pricing, promotion, product, and value-engineering decisions with operational insight
• Resolve escalated issues in a timely, practical manner
• Support land acquisition analysis, community planning, and growth initiatives
• Gather market and competitive information to inform planning
• Advise on product mix, inventory, capacity, and resource needs
• Assist with new community launches and growth plans
• Lead and develop leaders with clear expectations and feedback
• Build accountability and collaboration across the division
• Identify development needs and growth opportunities for employees
• Ensure compliance with policies and safety standards
• Demonstrate readiness to grow into broader division leadership over time
• Ensure strong execution, ownership, and timely reporting
• Provide accurate operational and financial reporting

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Communication

Financial acumen

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

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Director of Bear Homes

BREG Full Time Management Kenosha, WI, US

Position Summary:

The Director of Bear Homes leads the day-to-day operations of the Bear Homes division, ensuring teams execute consistently across construction, project management, sales, purchasing, design, and customer service. This role translates division priorities into clear plans, workflows, accountability, and follow-through. The Director partners with senior leadership on financial performance, operational improvements, and future growth while building the experience and leadership capability to take on broader strategic responsibility over time.

Key Responsiblities:

Day-to-Day Operations & Execution

• Oversee daily operations across construction, project management, sales, purchasing, design, and customer service
• Own the development, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of core processes across Bear Homes
• Translate division goals and leadership direction into clear priorities, work plans, and team expectations
• Monitor schedules, workload, handoffs, and operational issues to keep homes and communities moving forward
• Lead regular operating meetings and follow up on decisions, commitments, and unresolved issues

Performance Management & Process Improvement

• Maintain department KPIs, reporting routines, and accountability across functional teams
• Analyze operational results and identify recurring gaps, delays, cost concerns, or service issues
• Partner with team leaders to implement practical process improvements and confirm changes are sustained
• Promote clear communication and effective collaboration between Bear Homes and other Bear divisions
• Escalate material risks, decisions, and resource needs to senior leadership with clear recommendations
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial performance management for the division
• Monitor margins, job costs, budget variances, and cost-control opportunities across homes under construction
• Ensure the project management team completes timely job cost reconciliations and actively monitors project budgets
• Partner with finance and senior leadership to provide accurate operational and financial reporting
• Review house plans, options, and pricing information to support sound product and profitability decisions
• Provide coaching and training that strengthens the team’s understanding of financial performance and cost accountability
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, and design teams to align day-to-day execution with customer needs, market demand, and brand standards
• Monitor sales, customer experience, and operational KPIs and recommend adjustments to improve results
• Support pricing, promotion, product, and value-engineering decisions by providing operational and financial insight
• Help resolve escalated customer or cross-functional issues in a timely and practical manner

Community Planning & Growth Support

• Support senior leadership with land acquisition analysis, community planning, and future growth initiatives
• Gather and organize operational, market, and competitive information to inform planning decisions
• Provide execution-focused input on product mix, inventory, construction capacity, and resource needs
• Assist with implementation of approved growth plans and new community launches
• Lead, coach, and support functional leaders and team members through clear expectations, regular feedback, and consistent follow-through
• Build accountability, collaboration, trust, and problem-solving across the division
• Identify development needs and create opportunities for employees to expand their skills and responsibilities
• Support workforce planning, employee engagement, and development of future leaders
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and workplace expectations
• Model company core values and demonstrate readiness to grow into broader division leadership over time

Key Outcomes

• Clear priorities, ownership, and follow-through
• Timely and accurate operational and financial reporting
• Improved schedule, budget, margin, and process discipline
• Strong collaboration across teams and Bear divisions
• A capable, accountable team with developing future leaders
• Demonstrated readiness to assume broader strategic responsibility over time

Core Compentencies:

• Accountability & Execution
• Communication & Customer Focus
• Problem Solving & Judgement
• Technical Expertise & Work Quality

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive homebuilding experience, including experience leading teams or functions
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple disciplines within a homebuilding organization
• Working knowledge of construction operations, job costing, budgeting, scheduling, sales, and customer service
• Ability to interpret operational and financial information and turn it into clear actions
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated potential and interest in growing into broader strategic and division leadership responsibility

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Occasional to frequent use of hand and finger dexterity
• Occasional to frequent speaking, hearing, and visual acuity required to perform job functions

What You'll Love About Working Here:

• Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, plus annual merit-based increases
• Prioritize Your Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long-Term Disability, and FSA and HSA options
• Recharge and Renew: Generous paid time off and 8+ paid holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Keep Growing: Ongoing education, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across all departments
• Celebrate Together: Annual employee appreciation events, team outings, and company-wide recognition programs
• Make an Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that shape neighborhoods and improve lives
• Be Rewarded : Eligible for performance-based bonuses

Building Access FOB: WI Kenosha-Friarswood Annex (Bear Homes)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Onsite-Primarily work from on dedicated location

Employment Classification: Full-Time

Company Credit Card: Yes

Building Keys: Yes

Company Vehicle: No

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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