One of Tennessee’s fastest-growing homebuilders isn’t satisfied with seven straight years of sales growth alongside multiple accolades from construction and business publications. Rather, its goal remains constant improvement of its business, and this thriving company is looking for a new executive to help continue that success.

The new director of purchasing, estimating and design will make his or her mark in a workplace that diligently seeks out good ideas from employees at all levels. It also gives the entire workforce a stake in business outcomes through substantial bonuses based on pre-tax profits. This is not the business model of the average homebuilder. The company opens its books to its team and makes consistent investment in creating a leaner, more efficient and more transparent organization. In this context, the new director will enjoy substantial potential to reach the next stage of his or her development as a leader while working closely with other senior executives across all areas of the business.

Under the general direction of the COO, this person will manage several critical areas of the builder’s operations. In purchasing, the director will take ultimate responsibility for vendor recruitment and negotiation, front-end sales programs, variance reduction and broader cost analysis. At the same time, duties in the design realm will include facilitation of new product development, accurate maintenance of home plans and coordination of local government approvals. All personnel in purchasing, estimating and design will report to the new director, who will help grow future leaders while providing all staff with training and professional development.

This company prides itself on a team of self-directed people who embrace this organization’s innovative approach to business. The director will share this philosophy while bringing five to 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in production homebuilding. A bachelor’s degree is also preferred, while in-depth knowledge of construction and purchasing processes is a must. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to analyze and act on job cost variance data. He or she also will have the organization skills to manage multiple pre-construction processes at once.

Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained to help this respected name in homebuilding find the next member of its leadership. If you feel your talent and experience would make a good fit, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.