Evaluate build, hold, or divest decisions in alignment with company-wide return thresholds.
Provide knowledge, education, and training to the team to enhance the financial performance of the organization while fostering a dynamic work environment for all team members.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and workplace expectations.
Model company core values and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and trust.
Establish and maintain clear KPIs, reporting cadence, and accountability across all functional teams.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team with a strong internal bench.
Ensure core processes are documented, followed, and continuously improved.
Direct spec and semi-custom product strategy, inventory mix, and community planning.
Guide design and value engineering decisions to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Drive margin improvement, cost control, and return optimization across all projects.
Ensure the project management team reconciles job costs and monitors budgets of all homes under construction.
Ensure timely, accurate financial and operational reporting to ownership.
Financial analysis of house plans and option pricing to determine which have the highest ROI
Own division P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
Oversee job cost controls, reconciliations, and ROI analysis of plans and options.
Lead land acquisition and future community planning using market research and competitive data.
Lead division-wide execution of operational strategy across construction, project management, sales, purchasing, design, and customer service. Establish and maintain clear KPIs, reporting cadence, and accountability across all functional teams. Drive alignment and collaboration with executive leadership and other Bear divisions. Ensure core processes are documented, followed, and continuously improved.
Drive alignment and collaboration with executive leadership and other Bear divisions.
Monitor sales and marketing KPIs and adjust pricing, promotions, and strategy as needed.
Oversee talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Provide leadership to sales, marketing, and design teams to ensure alignment with market demand and brand standards.
Serve as a strategic business partner to ownership, clients, and external partners.
Requirements
10+ years
homebuilding
leadership
financial
strategic
bachelor's
Minimum of 10 years of homebuilding experience, preferably with P&L responsibility at a senior leadership level.
Demonstrated experience leading multiple functional disciplines within a homebuilding organization.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership capabilities.
Strong financial, operational, and strategic decision-making skills.
Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, or related field).
Benefits
Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
Celebrate Together: Annual employee appreciation events, team outings, and company-wide recognition programs.
Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, plus annual merit-based increases
Keep Growing: Ongoing education, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across all departments.
Be Rewarded: Eligible for performance-based bonuses.
Prioritize Your Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long-Term Disability, and FSA and HSA options.
Recharge and Renew: Generous paid time off and 8+ paid holidays.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
3,500 Units
Managed Housing Projects
The company manages nearly 3,500 multifamily housing units across its portfolio.
1.5M SQFT
Commercial Properties
Over 1.5 million square feet of commercial space is under management.
It evolved by founding distinct operating companies: Bear Property Management (1989), Bear Development, Construction Management Associates, and Bear Homes.
Its typical projects include multifamily housing developments, commercial property portfolios, and single-family home communities managed and developed under one roof.
Financially self-sustaining and privately held, it has developed thousands of housing units and millions of square feet of commercial space.
The company distinguishes itself by owning, developing, and managing properties through in-house teams, minimizing external dependencies.
Projects span from affordable housing to boutique commercial properties, with standout engagement in master-planned communities and mixed-use assets.
Bear’s history includes nearly 3,500 managed multifamily units and over 1.5 million sq ft of commercial properties under management.
Their multi-company structure enables seamless transitions from development to construction to long-term asset management.
Culture + Values
Be a Team Player
Have No Ego
Be Passionate
Always Find Another Way
Environment + Sustainability
18 States
Operational Presence
The company operates across multiple states, reflecting a broad geographical reach.
576 Units
Affordable Housing
The company has contributed to the development of affordable housing units in Milwaukee.
No public net-zero target or formal sustainability program disclosed on official website
Committed to creating long-term value and genuine corporate citizenship through high quality real estate projects