Options Specialist - New Home Construction

MDC Holdings, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Homeownership discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking an Options Specialist to manage option catalogs, validate details with cross-functional teams, and support new community launches. The role emphasizes accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with product strategy.

The position focuses on maintaining catalogs, reviewing plans, and ensuring options meet customer expectations and build standards for successful construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience, or 6–8 years in lieu of degree.
• Experience in residential construction or homebuilding operations is preferred.
• Ability to read architectural plans and construction documents with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community-specific option catalogs and ensure offerings are current and feasible.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Architecture, Construction, Design Studio, and Sales on option details and pricing.
• Review plans and elevations to ensure options are properly detailed and integrated.
• Support launches of new communities with option sheets and system updates.
• Analyze option performance trends and suggest profitability improvements.

Skills

Residential construction

Plans reading

Attention to detail

Communication

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Process improvements

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years experience

Tools

Plan review tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Options Specialist

Job Locations

US-CO-Denver

Regular Full Time

Overview

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American, Woodside, Holt, Hubble, and Chesmar brands. We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable.

We encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us.

Positive Work Environment & Culture

• Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
• Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.
• The position is onsite and based at our Denver, CO division office.

Overview & Position Summary

This role supports the development, maintenance, and execution of structural and design options offered across homebuilding communities. The position ensures option offerings are accurate, cost-effective, buildable, and aligned with product strategy and customer expectations. It collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to refine option selections and support operational readiness from plan creation through construction. The role plays an important part in driving option accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction throughout the build cycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• The position is onsite and based at our Denver, CO division office.
• Maintain community-specific option catalogs, ensuring offerings are current, feasible, and aligned with product standards.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Architecture, Construction, Design Studio, and Sales to validate option details, pricing, and documentation.
• Review construction plans, elevations, and specifications to ensure options are properly detailed and accurately integrated.
• Respond to field and internal team inquiries related to option feasibility, conflicts, or build requirements.
• Support the launch of new communities and plans by preparing option sheets, documentation, and updates for system configuration.
• Analyze option performance trends and provide recommendations to improve profitability, customer appeal, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot option-related issues and implement corrective improvements.
• Contribute to process enhancements that improve accuracy, communication flow, and consistency across option offerings.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience OR 6-8 years of directly related experience in lieu of degree.

Preferred:

• Experience in residential construction, homebuilding operations, architectural drafting, purchasing, or design studio environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of residential construction fundamentals and build processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, elevations, and construction documents.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator able to explain option details, standards, and policies to cross-functional partners.
• Proficient in project coordination with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams and functional areas.
• Solid organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify process gaps and contribute to operational improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction-related platforms (e.g., plan review tools, ERP systems).
• Customer-focused mindset with an emphasis on accuracy and service.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with routine use of standard office equipment. Periodic visits to construction sites may be required, where exposure to outdoor weather, uneven surfaces, and active construction activity may occur. Occasional travel to community sites or vendor meetings as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods to perform computer-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk during site visits, including navigating uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry materials or documents up to 20 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to visually review detailed drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $71,000 - $85,000
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Bonus Type: Year-end Discretionary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families:

• Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts
• Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
• Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.