Lead Home Construction Manager

KB Home; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation

Job summary

KB Home is seeking a dynamic Superintendent/Construction Manager to lead the entire homebuilding process from groundbreaking to close within an assigned community. You will drive profitability, manage trade partners, inspectors, and homebuyers, and uphold the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Location is field-based within the division; this role requires strong leadership, customer focus, and the ability to coordinate with Architecture, Sales, Studio, Purchasing and other

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
• Minimum one year as a Construction Manager or Superintendent in the homebuilding industry.
• 2-5 years of construction experience with a production homebuilder preferred.
• Strong customer service, leadership, and people skills.
• Action-oriented with a drive to push projects to successful closure.
• Proven ability to be customer-centric by seeking solutions from the customer’s perspective.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct KB staff and trade partners in constructing quality homes, adhering to the KB Edge business model.
• Manage milestone reports and ensure homes are completed per schedule.
• Schedule and monitor trade partners, ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Approve purchase orders and invoices, maintaining quality and timely completion of work.
• Maintain subdivision cleanliness and hold trade partners accountable for daily clean-up.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Sales, Studio, Purchasing, and other internal departments to ensure timely, quality construction.
• Strive for superior customer service and ensure all home deliveries are 100% complete and signed off by the homebuyer.
• Resolve customer or construction concerns, conduct orientations with buyers, and work closely with the salesforce to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a safe work site by enforcing good housekeeping regulations and safety requirements.
• Facilitate weekly safety meetings, complete Quality Checkpoints, and provide daily status updates on construction progress.
• Work with NHQ certified trade partners, drive the permit and inspection sign-off process, and interact with various inspectors.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

People skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelors preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KB Home is seeking a dynamic Superintendent/Construction Manager to lead the entire homebuilding process from groundbreaking to close within an assigned community. You will drive profitability, manage trade partners, inspectors, and homebuyers, and uphold the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Location is field-based within the division; this role requires strong leadership, customer focus, and the ability to coordinate with Architecture, Sales, Studio, Purchasing and other