Starts Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Starts Coordinator serves as the functional owner and operational authority over Brohn Homes' pre-construction start process, including permitting, start readiness authorization, and start readiness coordination. This role performs work directly related to the company's core business operations and exercises independent judgment and discretion on matters of operational and financial significance. This position is responsible for independently evaluating start readiness, identifying risks or deficiencies, determining appropriate corrective action, and authorizing progression of homes into construction in accordance with company standards, financial controls, and operational priorities. The Starts Coordinator plays a critical role in protecting construction timelines, financial accuracy, vendor accountability, and operational continuity. Duties /

Responsibilities:

Start Process Ownership and Operational Authority Own and administer the end-to-end pre-construction start process for all homes Independently evaluate start readiness and determine whether homes meet company requirements to proceed into construction Exercise independent judgment in approving, delaying, or escalating start packages based on readiness, financial accuracy, and operational risk Serve as the company's internal authority on start readiness standards, permitting requirements, and start package completeness Identify process gaps, operational risks, and financial discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action Has authority to authorize or delay home starts based on readiness, budget accuracy, permitting status, and operational requirements without requiring prior approval in routine matters. Permitting Oversight and Decision-Making Independently manage permitting strategy, timelines, and submission prioritization based on construction schedules and operational needs Exercise discretion in determining submission timing, resolving permitting issues, and coordinating corrective actions Interface with municipalities and internal stakeholders to resolve permitting barriers and ensure timely approvals Financial Review and Budget Accountability Review and evaluate start budgets, cost allocations, and site-related expenses for accuracy and operational alignment Exercise independent judgment in identifying budget discrepancies, coding errors, and financial risks Approve or escalate budget variances and coordinate resolution in alignment with company financial controls Protect financial integrity of start budgets and ensure alignment with company standards Cross-Functional Operational Leadership Serve as a primary operational partner to Purchasing, Construction, Accounting, and Land teams Exercise discretion in resolving start readiness issues, operational conflicts, and timeline risks Determine prioritization and sequencing of home starts based on operational needs and business objectives Provide guidance and recommendations to leadership regarding start readiness, operational risks, and process improvements Vendor and Process Accountability Work directly with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with company standards Identify vendor performance issues, documentation deficiencies, or compliance risks and determine appropriate resolution Exercise independent judgment in resolving operational and process-related issues Systems Administration and Operational Integrity Maintain accurate operational data related to start readiness and construction initiation Exercise discretion in identifying discrepancies, ensuring data accuracy, and resolving inconsistencies Support operational reporting and readiness visibility for leadership Continuous Improvement and Operational Optimization Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements Support development and implementation of best practices to improve operational efficiency and risk mitigation

Qualifications:

High School diploma required; college degree preferred or equivalent professional experience Experience in construction operations, purchasing, starts coordination, or operational administration preferred Strong analytical, financial, and operational reasoning skills Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions affecting operational outcomes Strong understanding of construction processes, permitting workflows, and budget structures preferred Ability to interpret operational and financial data and identify discrepancies Strong organizational and prioritization skills Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but exercises functional authority over the start readiness process.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to [10] pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to [25] pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This position meets the criteria for exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Administrative Exemption, as the primary duty consists of office or non-manual work directly related to management and business operations, and includes the consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion on matters of operational and financial significance. Days and hours of work are [Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.] This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needed.

Travel:

Less than 10% travel is expected for this position.

EEO Statement:

Brohn Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. Business Unit - Brohn Homes The Clayton story began in 1956 with a simple but powerful mission - helping more hardworking families across America achieve homeownership. Clayton is committed to Opening Doors to a Better Life. We are a leading single family, values driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. Our success is in our team members - join our team and see how you can help us build a better tomorrow. As a shared service, Home Team team members support many functions across the Clayton enterprise. The Home Team includes wellbeing, internal audit, accounting/finance, marketing, legal, campus operations, and more. We believe our strength is our people. That's why we invest in opportunities for our team members to personally and professionally grow. As a leader in modern and attainable housing, Clayton is committed to delivering forward-looking technology solutions. With a dedicated team of over 500 technology professionals, we continue to evolve and innovate, ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. Our focus on team member experience, development and engagement is paramount, offering career pathing and leadership development opportunities to foster growth and success within our organization. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, and built more than 59,000 homes last year. Home Building Group makes the dream of homeownership a reality every single day, delivering quality-built homes at an attainable price. We are dedicated to a world-class team member experience, environmentally responsible building practices and helping provide attainable housing for all. This business unit is comprised of Clayton Manufacturing, Clayton Supply, and Clayton Properties Group. With 2,900+ team members and 400+ Retail locations nationwide, our home consultants create a world-class home buying experience by assisting customers in identifying a floor plan, selecting options, and coordinating the construction process. Clayton Retail sells more than 25,000 homes annually, as we strive to help customers achieve homeownership across America.