Superintendent/Construction Manager

KB Home; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Wellness program

Job summary

KB Home is seeking a dynamic Superintendent/Construction Manager to lead homebuilding from groundbreaking to close within an assigned community. You’ll drive profitability, partner with trade pros, and uphold top quality and customer satisfaction throughout construction.

You bring 1+ year as a Construction Manager or Superintendent, 2–5 years in production homebuilding, and strong leadership and communication skills to ensure on-time, safe, high-quality homes for buyers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher degree preferred.
• 1 year as Construction Manager or Superintendent in homebuilding.
• 2-5 years construction experience with a production homebuilder preferred.
• Strong customer service and people skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct KB staff and trade partners in quality home construction.
• Manage milestone reports and ensure timely completion per schedule.
• Schedule and monitor trade partners; ensure safety and policy compliance.
• Approve purchase orders and invoices to maintain quality and pace.
• Maintain subdivision cleanliness and accountability for trades.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Sales, Studio, Purchasing, and other teams.
• Ensure 100% home delivery sign-off and customer satisfaction.
• Resolve concerns, conduct buyer orientations, and liaise with sales.
• Maintain safe work sites; lead weekly safety meetings and QA checkpoints.
• Work with NHQ trade partners; drive permit and inspection sign-off.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelors preferred

Construction management degree/certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About KB Home

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about construction and driven to deliver top-quality homes? KB Home is looking for a dynamic and experienced Superintendent/Construction Manager to lead the entire homebuilding process from groundbreaking to final close within an assigned community. In this role, you will ensure maximum profitability, foster strong relationships with trade partners, inspectors, and homebuyers to effectively uphold the highest standards of quality assurance and customer satisfaction throughout the construction of new homes.

Key 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.

What You Bring

• High school degree or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
• Construction Management vocational degree or certificate 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, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate them accurately and persuasively.
• Ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of others’ ideas, and a willingness to cooperate.
• Quick and accurate decision-making based on facts, data and metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Requirements

• Ability to work full-time with flexibility for overtime and the “On-Call” program when needed.
• Valid driver’s license required to drive/travel as needed within designated region between communities.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to move about work location.
• Ability to drive/travel as needed.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand.
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio).
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales).
• Conduct business professionally and ethically.
• This position is located in the field at a community within the division. Location is to be determined. #LI-onsite

Compensation Details and Benefits

KB Home offers a competitive base pay. Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards.

• KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.

The KB Home Difference

Join us and become part of a team where innovation, sustainability and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction drive everything we do — and where people truly matter.

As a KB Home team member, you’ll experience:
A culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration. The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership. Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.

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KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer