Construction Manager

Join WHITESTAR HOMES, a subsidiary of The Challenger Group, a premier developer and builder of residential and for-rent communities operating in 11 states across the nation. Builder Magazine ranked The Challenger Group as the 55th largest builder in the country in 2025 [https://www.builderonline.com/builder-100/builder-100-list/2025/], so as a company, we are larger than Ivory and in line with Edge Homes. At The Challenger Group, we’re energetic and passionate about what we do. We value creative, flexible, thorough, bold, and determined people with a passion for building beautiful communities. Our company’s mission is “Making Life Better” for our customers, trade partners, investors, employees, and our community. Together, we contribute to the success of the organization and to the success and growth of each of our communities. We understand the impact we have and strive to develop and build in smart, innovative ways that we are proud to call “home”. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and mission. 

At Whitestar Homes, you’re not just joining a company — you’re joining a team that genuinely roots for you. We show up for each other, we celebrate wins big and small, and we believe that great communities are built by great people. When one of us succeeds, we all succeed. When one of us needs support, the team steps in without hesitation. We work hard, we laugh often, and we take pride in building homes that families will love for a lifetime. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your ideas are heard, you’ll feel right at home here. WHITESTAR HOMES is in its third year of business and will start roughly 50 homes over the next 12 months to ensure 50 closings in FY 2027. Its anticipated growth trajectory is as follows: 2027 – 50 closings 2028 – 75 closings 2029 – 150 closings!

Job Title: Construction Manager                                Company: Whitestar Homes, LLC

Department: Operations                                            Reports to: President

Job Type: Regular Full-Time                                         Work Hours: Monday - Friday

Effective Date: April 2026                                           Exemption Status: Exempt

Location: Greater Salt Lake (Weber/Davis/Tooele/Salt Lake/and Utah Counties)

Salary: $90,000 (DOE)                                                   

Closing Bonus: Per Home, based on completed homes, meeting cycle time, and 100% customer satisfaction scores

Profit Sharing: Available based on yearly business results

Auto Allowance: $600/month

Benefits: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 

• Life/Accidental Death & Short-Term Disability Insurance 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• 401(k) Investment with 6% company match

Role Summary: The Construction Manager will oversee daily construction activities, manage project timelines, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and control budgets. The role also includes coordinating with inspectors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely and on-budget project completion. Our philosophy of “Making Life Better” is all-inclusive to our customers, trade partners, and company members. It guides us in all we do. The candidate must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude, bring enthusiasm every day, and be able to work independently.
 

Supervises: Field Construction Workers & Trade Partners

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

· Develop a deep understanding of the direct construction cost budget and proactively identify cost-reduction opportunities. Lead weekly or monthly meetings with trade partners to review material usage, address waste, evaluate over-ordering, and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising quality.

· Achieve an 80-day cycle time on every home.

· Drive Trade Partner and construction workers to reduce cycle time and improve schedules.

· Coordinate per-permit inspections, schedule and coordinate Trade Partners, and supervise a minimum of 5 new home starts per month, ensuring accuracy, readiness, and alignment with production timelines.

· Master the Builder Trend software system and manage:

      - PO management: Mark POs complete only after onsite verification that work meets Whitestar’s quality standards.

      - Daily schedule updates, supported by consistent communication with trade partners via calls, texts, and onsite coordination.

      - Daily logs: Enter detailed daily jobsite logs with photos, progress notes, delays, and any issues being resolved.

· Oversee daily and weekly coordination with:

      - Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas for temporary and permanent utility setup and inspections.

      - City inspectors for all required inspections, including scheduling, onsite walkthroughs, and follow-up communication.

      - Porta john and dumpster vendors for delivery, servicing, and removal.

      - SWPPP partners to ensure erosion control, site cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

· Schedule all city inspections and coordinate applicable trades for corrections within 48 hours.

· Build strong relationships with inspectors through clear communication and proactive follow-through.

· Verify all corrective work is completed to Whitestar standards before advancing the schedule.

· Coordinate with Rocky Mountain and Dominion for temp and permanent utility service

· Oversee all onsite and offsite construction activities to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, SWPPP requirements, and OSHA protocols.

· Conduct daily jobsite walks to identify hazards, enforce safety standards, and ensure all

work meets Whitestar’s quality expectations.

· Coordinate and direct construction workers and trade partners to maintain workflow, productivity, and craftsmanship.

· Meet on site with trade owners or site leads to address workmanship concerns, material waste, or performance issues.

· Maintain strong daily and weekly communication with trade partners to support collaboration, answer questions, and drive continuous improvement.

· Meet all contractual performance requirements and production timelines.

· Review job progress daily and prepare internal and external reports on job status, schedule impacts, and upcoming milestones.

· Anticipate challenges and resolve issues proactively, demonstrating strong independent problem-solving skills.

· Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks through daily jobsite evaluation and timely corrective action.

· Ensure all homes meet 100% quality standards and are 100% complete prior to the Customer Walkthrough.

· Achieve 100% Customer Satisfaction Scores through exceptional communication, craftsmanship, and follow-through.

· Conduct 30/60/90-day post-closing in-person follow-ups, including:

      - Reviewing warranty requests before assigning them to trades.

      - Evaluating concerns onsite when needed.

      - Ensuring timely, high-quality warranty resolutions.

      - Maintaining a positive, professional relationship with homeowners.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years working as a Construction Manager 
• Minimum 4 years' experience working in production homebuilding, with at least 18 months as a lead for the community (s)
• 3-5 years of Quality Assurance experience in residential homebuilding
• Experience in city inspections, processes, and procedures
• Proven working experience in construction management
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Ability to see the "big picture"
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Ability to perform under high levels of stress and the ability to make independent decisions
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements
• Must possess a sense of expediency to meet deadlines
• Organization and follow-up skills
• VALID Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years working as a Construction Manager preferred
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods
• Ability to lead and train Assistant Construction Managers
• Desire to grow in the organization

Key Personal Traits:

• Embraces and is the embodiment of the Company's mission, vision, culture, and values.
• Treats all he or she encounters with respect and dignity, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and effective/transparent communication.
• Leads with integrity, fairness, and honesty. Has a clear understanding of people and a natural ability of discernment.
• Demands excellence from self, striving always to grow, learn, and develop as a human being and leader. Adept at honest self-reflection, personal assessment, and acknowledging shortcomings.
• Desires to be the best. Loves to work and loves the challenge of being one of the best.
• Capable of demonstrating finesse with sensitive dealings while also being able to make tough decisions and not afraid to deal with difficult situations when necessary.
• Assumes ownership and accountability for profitability, return to investors, commitment to employees, customers, and the community at large.

Ideal candidate will demonstrate the following character qualities on a regular basis:

• Dependability
• Determinations
• Initiative
• Alertness
• Truthfulness
• Persuasiveness