Front-End Construction Lead

Oakwood Homes; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Oakwood Homes in Tempe, AZ seeks a Builder III to lead front-end construction activities across multiple homes. You will supervise Back-End Builders, coordinate with trade partners, customers and municipal officials to deliver high-quality, on-schedule homes.

You will ensure safety, run pre-construction and hand-off meetings, manage inspections, and keep Sales Counselors updated on progress. A minimum of 3 years in residential/commercial construction is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in residential and/or commercial construction.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers and partners.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage Front-End construction activities and supervise Back-End Builders.
• Coordinate with Trade Partners, customers, municipal officials, and internal teams to deliver homes on schedule.
• Lead safety inspections and enforce safety standards across sites.
• Conduct pre-construction, pre-drywall, and walk-through meetings with customers.
• Ensure homes meet Oakwood specifications and job-ready criteria.
• Maintain accurate project records and communicate progress to Sales Counselors.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Accountability

Self-awareness

Safety awareness

Job description

Oakwood Homes in Tempe, AZ seeks a Builder III to lead front-end construction activities across multiple homes. You will supervise Back-End Builders, coordinate with trade partners, customers and municipal officials to deliver high-quality, on-schedule homes.

You will ensure safety, run pre-construction and hand-off meetings, manage inspections, and keep Sales Counselors updated on progress. A minimum of 3 years in residential/commercial construction is required.