Starts Coordinator

Clayton Homebuilding Group

Monday through friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; potential for evenings and weekends as needed; less than 10% travel expected.
End-to-end pre-construction start process ownership
Independent judgment on start readiness authorization
Permitting strategy and timeline management
The Starts Coordinator at Clayton Homebuilding Group is responsible for overseeing the pre-construction start process, including permitting and readiness coordination, ensuring that homes are ready for construction in accordance with company standards. This role requires independent judgment in evaluating readiness and managing budgets, while also collaborating with various internal teams to resolve operational issues

Job Summary

  • The Starts Coordinator serves as the functional owner and operational authority over the pre-construction start process, including permitting and start readiness coordination.
  • This role exercises independent judgment to evaluate start readiness, identify risks, and authorize the progression of homes into construction based on company standards.
  • The position requires strong analytical skills to review budgets, ensure financial accuracy, and resolve operational conflicts across purchasing, construction, and accounting teams.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Starts Coordinator at Clayton Homebuilding Group is responsible for overseeing the pre-construction start process, including permitting and readiness coordination, ensuring that homes are ready for construction in accordance with company standards. This role requires independent judgment in evaluating readiness and managing budgets, while also collaborating with various internal teams to resolve operational issues.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end pre-construction start process ownership
  • Independent judgment on start readiness authorization
  • Permitting strategy and timeline management
  • Budget accuracy and financial risk identification
  • Cross-functional operational leadership with vendors

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in construction operations or purchasing
  • Ability to identify process gaps and improvements
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management
  • Knowledge of vendor compliance and documentation

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma required; college degree preferred
  • Experience in construction operations or starts coordination
  • Strong understanding of construction processes and permitting workflows

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