Lead Home Builder – Single-Family Homes

Caldwell Companies LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Caldwell Companies in Houston, TX seeks a Caldwell Homes Builder to lead the day-to-day construction of single-family homes. You will own jobsites, coordinate skilled trade partners, solve field issues, and work with customers throughout the homebuilding process.

You will ensure homes meet Caldwell Homes quality standards, coordinate inspections, and uphold safety, communication, and accountability across the team.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in construction, or related field.
• At least two years of residential construction experience.
• Working knowledge of residential construction methods and building codes.
• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.
• The ability to coordinate trade partners, address field issues, and keep multiple priorities moving.
• A steady commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and customer satisfaction.
• Pride in your work and a professional approach to representing the Caldwell Homes brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for assigned homes and walk each home regularly to monitor progress and quality.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors, set clear expectations, and follow up to keep work moving.
• Confirm construction follows approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, and Caldwell Homes’ quality standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized jobsites.
• Use company construction management systems to track activity, maintain daily logs, and complete inspection reports.
• Prepare homes for inspections, identify issues early, and see them through to resolution.
• Work with customers throughout the construction process, representing Caldwell Homes with professionalism, care, and respect.
• Support Design Center efforts and uphold the Caldwell Homes brand in every customer and trade partner interaction.

Skills

Field supervision

Trade coordination

Quality control

Safety compliance

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Caldwell Companies in Houston, TX seeks a Caldwell Homes Builder to lead the day-to-day construction of single-family homes. You will own jobsites, coordinate skilled trade partners, solve field issues, and work with customers throughout the homebuilding process.

You will ensure homes meet Caldwell Homes quality standards, coordinate inspections, and uphold safety, communication, and accountability across the team.