Director of Homes Operations & Growth

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

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.