Opening our doors in 2017, Starlight Homes builds homes designed specifically for the first-time homebuyer. Our goal is to make the dream of homeownership a reality for everyone, offering expertly crafted homes at an affordable price and ensure its customers’ first journey into home buying is simple, smooth, and reassuring. Our New Home Sales Consultants take care of our customers throughout every step of the process regardless of their situation, we are here to help. Together with our parent company, 2023’s Builder of the Year Ashton Woods, we have welcomed over 60,000 people to their new home. Our company’s commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we have seen the success we have.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Starlight sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Jacksonville, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio and Tampa.

Overview:

We are searching for a Director or VP of Construction (i.e., job title based on experience). The Director or VP of Construction will effectively and efficiently provide managerial leadership of all construction activities on a division wide basis. Hire, train and motivate construction staff. Work collaboratively with all functional peers to ensure achievement of business plans. Ensure quality construction is performed on time, within budget resulting in satisfied customers. Partner with Purchasing leadership to establish and maintain effective subcontractor base. Create and manage programs to deliver consistent customer satisfaction. Analyze trends in service work to identify root cause of errors. Develop and implement programs to correct root cause of errors.

Responsibilities: (Included but not limited to)

• Provide managerial leadership for all areas within construction operations
• Maintain relationships with trade partners to ensure positive results and open communication.
• Drive construction cycle time and build efficiencies to maximize timely delivery of quality product.
• Ensure that construction function is well staffed and competent in technical, administrative and customer satisfaction skills
• Ensure that construction activities are performed in cost-effective manner
• Develop and meet construction department closing and expense budgets
• Team with Sales and Marketing management to ensure coordination and problem solving between the respective organization
• Support Land Development and Acquisition functions as needed
• Work collaboratively as member of divisional leadership team and corporate team as requested
• Continuously communicate any major issues to Division Manager with suggestions for resolution
• Maintain warranty expenses within budget and work closely with the customer care representatives to ensure prompt resolution of escalated customer issues
• Develop and implement a service work scheduling process which results in timely completion of work
• Miscellaneous projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Construction Management preferred or equivalent years of direct, on-site construction/home building experience.
• At least 5 years of direct construction/home building experience
• General Contractors License as required
• Valid Driver’s License required

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable about the construction industry including construction cost, materials, products, methods and procedures.
• Must have thorough knowledge of the trades, crafts and equipment needed to complete the job, plus the ability to identify potential problems.
• Knowledge and familiarity with blueprints, construction drawings and addendum and reading
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize several tasks without compromising quality of work or mission deadlines.
• Proven organization skills in a high paced work environment.
• Must be able to use word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, presentation (PowerPoint), database and newsletter (Adobe) software for advanced internal and external communications, creation of reports and presentations and database maintenance.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret information as well as trouble-shoot to solve problems.
• Knowledge of Business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers both orally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt in a changing workplace.