Lead Residential Construction Manager — Auto Allowance

Sekisui House U.S., Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Homeownership & financing discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a construction leader to oversee residential operations across communities, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while meeting quality standards.

You will lead and develop construction leadership and field teams, coordinate with trade partners and internal departments, and address complex operational and customer-related challenges to drive performance and value.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in residential construction, construction management, or 8–10 years of equivalent experience.
• Prior experience supervising or leading construction professionals or field teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee residential construction operations across assigned communities, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations.
• Manage, coach, and develop construction leadership and field staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate daily and long-term construction activities with trade partners, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain efficient workflow and reduce cycle time.
• Monitor construction schedules, production metrics, and cost performance; implement recovery plans and corrective actions to address variances.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards across all job sites.
• Establish and maintain strong trade partner relationships, addressing performance issues and ensuring adequate staffing and workmanship quality.
• Review construction quality and jobsite conditions, reinforcing standards for cleanliness, safety, and overall community appearance.
• Resolve complex construction, scheduling, personnel, or customer-related issues that impact production or homeowner satisfaction.
• Communicate construction performance, risks, and operational priorities to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, cost control, and team effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Plans interpretation

Construction mgmt systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a construction leader to oversee residential operations across communities, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while meeting quality standards.

You will lead and develop construction leadership and field teams, coordinate with trade partners and internal departments, and address complex operational and customer-related challenges to drive performance and value.