VICE PRESIDENT OF BEAR HOMES

Bear Real Estate Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Ongoing education and leadership training

Performance-based bonuses

Employee recognition programs

Bonuses based on performance

Neighborhood impact projects

Job summary

A real estate development firm seeks a Vice President for Bear Homes to manage profitability and operational excellence. This role demands a minimum of 10 years in homebuilding, with strong financial and strategic decision-making skills. You will lead diverse functions such as project management, sales, and customer service while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Enjoy competitive health benefits, generous PTO, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in the homebuilding industry with P&L responsibility.
• Experience leading multiple departments in a homebuilding organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial, operational, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational strategy across all functional teams.
• Oversee financial performance and division P&L.
• Build and develop a high-performing team.
• Own division P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Oversee job cost controls, reconciliations, and ROI analysis for plans and options.
• Guide design and value engineering decisions to enhance profitability.

Skills

Financial decision-making

Operational strategy execution

Leadership capabilities

Team building

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, or related field)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Vice President of Bear Homes owns the overall performance and profitability of the Bear Homes division, with full accountability for operations, financial results, growth strategy, and team leadership. Operating within a vertically integrated real estate organization, this role balances the success of Bear Homes with the broader strategic and financial objectives of Bear Real Estate Group. The VP is responsible for delivering predictable margins, strong customer satisfaction, engaged teams, and disciplined execution of the business plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead division-wide execution of operational strategy across construction, project management, sales, purchasing, design, and customer service.
  • Establish and maintain clear KPIs, reporting cadence, and accountability across all functional teams.
  • Drive alignment and collaboration with executive leadership and other Bear divisions.
  • Ensure core processes are documented, followed, and continuously improved.
• Lead land acquisition and future community planning using market research and competitive data.
• Evaluate build, hold, or divest decisions in alignment with company-wide return thresholds.
• Direct spec and semi-custom product strategy, inventory mix, and community planning.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to ownership, clients, and external partners.
• Own division P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Drive margin improvement, cost control, and return optimization across all projects.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial and operational reporting to ownership.
• Oversee job cost controls, reconciliations, and ROI analysis of plans and options.
• Ensure the project management team reconciles job costs and monitors budgets of all homes under construction.
• Financial analysis of house plans and option pricing to determine which have the highest ROI.
• Provide knowledge, education, and training to the team to enhance the financial performance of the organization while fostering a dynamic work environment for all team members.
• Provide leadership to sales, marketing, and design teams to ensure alignment with market demand and brand standards.
• Monitor sales and marketing KPIs and adjust pricing, promotions, and strategy as needed.
• Guide design and value engineering decisions to enhance efficiency and profitability.

People & Culture

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team with a strong internal bench.
• Model company core values and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and trust.
• Oversee talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and workplace expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, or related field).
• Minimum of 10 years of homebuilding experience, preferably with P&L responsibility at a senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple functional disciplines within a homebuilding organization.
• Strong financial, operational, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, plus annual merit-based increases
• Prioritize Your Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long-Term Disability, and FSA and HSA options.
• Recharge and Renew: Generous paid time off and 8+ paid holidays.
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• Keep Growing: Ongoing education, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across all departments.
• Celebrate Together: Annual employee appreciation events, team outings, and company-wide recognition programs.
• Make an Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that shape neighborhoods and improve lives.
• Be Rewarded: Eligible for performance-based bonuses.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bear Real Estate Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavitive Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.