General Contractor

Company Overview Join our innovative startup at the forefront of sustainable housing We're revolutionizing tiny home construction through high‑efficiency prefabricated panel systems. Our homes are designed to be passive house certifiable with immediate air and water sealing upon installation. As a founding team member, you'll have the opportunity to shape our processes and grow with the company from the ground up. We serve the greater metro Atlanta area, with a focus on ADUs, first‑time homebuyers, and short‑term rental investors seeking high‑quality, high‑efficiency, and space‑optimized homes. We are entering a period of rapid growth—expanding from early manufacturing and pilot builds into scalable operations. We are seeking an entrepreneurial Head of Operations with deep homebuilding expertise and a Georgia General Contractor (GC) license to lead permitting, site operations, builder relations, vendor management, and support our factory build process as we scale. Key Responsibilities Qualifying Agent Duties Serve as the company's designated Qualifying Agent with the Georgia State Licensing Board Hold final approval authority on all construction contracts and change orders Ensure company maintains compliance with Georgia contractor licensing requirements Review and approve all construction‑related financial commitments Factory Operations Support Partner with the factory manager and production team to facility assembly of prefabricated wall, floor, and roof panels Validate build methods for on‑site installability Improve repeatability, tolerances, and QC for modular components Optimize build‑to‑ship processes and on‑site handoff Support layout, tooling, safety, and workflow improvements in the factory as throughput scales Negotiate pricing, service‑level agreements, schedules, and scopes of work with subcontractors and vendors Evaluate and onboard new trades as volumes grow Create performance tracking, cost controls, and vendor scorecards Own project scheduling, capacity planning, job costing, and field operations dashboards Drive aggressive cycle‑time reduction and process improvements Collaborate with leadership on operational goals for builds, throughput, quality, cost, and margins Manage customer communication during the build process with the success team On‑Site Assembly & Coordination Oversee transportation and on‑site assembly of prefabricated panels Coordinate foundations, utilities, site prep, craning, weatherproofing, MEP hookups, and finishing Create and enforce quality control standards across factory‑built components and on‑site construction Serve as point‑of‑contact with county inspectors, managing scheduling, walkthroughs, remediation, and CO requirements Build and refine installation playbooks, SOPs, sequencing, and timelines for rapid assembly Leadership & Team Building Oversee hiring and leadership of site superintendents, project managers, inspectors, and assembly specialists Build an operational culture of speed, craftsmanship, reliability, and transparency Represent operations in strategic planning, product development, and cross‑functional initiatives Candidate Profile Active Georgia General Contractor License Willingness to serve as Qualifying Agent 7+ years of experience in residential construction, prefab/modular building, or small‑home/ADU development Deep familiarity with Georgia codes, permitting processes, inspectors, and county requirements Proven ability to manage multiple job sites, timelines, and subcontractors Track record of building operational systems, not just following them Strong project management, problem‑solving, and communication skills Hands‑on field and factory presence Preferred Experience in modular construction, panelized systems, or factory‑built homes Familiarity with Gwinnett/Fulton/Cobb permitting workflows Startup or rapid‑scale environment experience Ability to read, redline, and manage architectural, MEP, and structural plans Comfort with digital tools like Buildertrend, Procore, Monday/Asana, CAD viewers, etc. What We Offer Salary: $85,000–$100,000 annually Performance bonus Mileage reimbursement for job‑site travel Benefits package Paid time off Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Marketing Services Locations: Kennesaw, GA #J-18808-Ljbffr