Builder

Harris Doyle Homes • Birmingham, AL

12d

About The Position

The Builder ensures homes are built with care and to required specifications while providing an exceptional customer experience. The role communicates with trades, team members, agents, municipalities, and homeowners throughout each home’s construction and aims to leave a positive impression in every interaction. The Builder reports to the Production Area Manager for the designated area.

The position coordinates vendors and trade partners, maintains safe and clean jobsites, supports permitting and purchase-order review, communicates with customers weekly, and oversees completion and walkthroughs. It also requires occasional travel to other divisional locations and work in non-temperature-controlled environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2+ years overseeing homes from foundation through closing; relevant experience may be considered in combination with building experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to remain professional and steady during conflicts, inspections, delays, and homeowner concerns, while focusing on problem-solving.
• Ability to build trust with trades, homeowners, and internal partners through clear communication and early issue resolution.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, prioritize job success, and support others.
• Proactively address problems, identify improvement opportunities, and take ownership of job-level results.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong follow-up and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments and stand for long periods.
• Ability to communicate by phone, email, and in person and exchange accurate information.
• Work primarily involves standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

• Construction coursework or trade training.
• Relative experience applicable in combination with building experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate vendors, trade partners, inspectors, and others to maintain construction schedule baselines.
• Maintain a clean and safe jobsite and work environment.
• Maintain required Best Management Practices for each supervised home and community.
• Assist with permitting individual jobs as needed.
• Review and approve purchase orders for completed work and ordered materials.
• Communicate by telephone with each customer at least once per week, with the sales agent present.
• Oversee completion of the Verification of Completion List.
• Meet customers on site for walkthroughs and other meetings when necessary.
• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Assist in recruiting trade partners.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adhere to and enforce OSHA requirements on the jobsite.
• Travel occasionally to other divisional locations.

Benefits

• Flexible choice of health, dental, and vision benefits package for full-time team members.
• Competitive 401(k) program with investment options and company matching for full-time and part-time employees after one year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Paid time for team members to volunteer through the Harris Doyle Impact program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED