Full-Time
Director of Internal Trades & Vendor Strategy
CBH
CBH Homes
No salary listed
Meridian, ID, USA
In Person
The role will relocate to the company's new headquarters in Caldwell, Idaho, in 2027.
Category
 Facilities Operations (2) |
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Required Skills
HVAC
Plumbing
Responsibilities
- Lead and hold accountable the Operations Managers across all internal trade divisions, including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Truss, Cabinets, and Interior Finishes.
- Set clear expectations for performance, communication, and results.
- Develop strong leaders who can independently run high-performing operations.
- Establish and track key performance metrics across all trade divisions, including cost, schedule, quality, and output.
- Conduct regular performance reviews with each Operations Manager.
- Address performance gaps quickly and drive consistent improvement across all teams.
- Ensure each trade division operates efficiently, predictably, and at scale.
- Standardize processes where needed while allowing strong operators to execute.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve speed and quality.
- Partner with Operations Managers to ensure best-in-class pricing and cost control.
- Review labor, materials, and production costs across all divisions.
- Identify opportunities for savings, efficiencies, and improved margins.
- Ensure all trade divisions are aligned with company starts, build pace, and timelines.
- Eliminate bottlenecks and improve coordination between trades and departments.
- Drive predictable, reliable production across all teams.
- Work closely with Construction, Purchasing, and Leadership teams.
- Ensure trade operations support company-wide goals and initiatives.
- Remove friction and improve collaboration between departments.
- Partner with Operations Managers in meetings with key vendors and suppliers.
- Support negotiations, relationships, and performance expectations.
- Ensure material flow, pricing, and partnerships support operational success.
- Lead consistent weekly meetings with Operations Managers.
- Create clear communication channels and expectations across all trade divisions.
- Maintain visibility into issues, wins, and performance across the business.
- Identify operational issues early and take decisive action.
- Solve problems at the root, not the surface.
- Drive continuous improvement across all trade operations.