Prestart Team Leader

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Summit Homes Group is looking for an experienced pre-construction professional who wants to take the next step in their career. If you are passionate about mentoring and guiding a team while ensuring an exceptional client experience this could be the role for you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Administration Manager, the Pre-construction Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the pre-construction process from contract signing through to site commencement. This role involves leading and mentoring a team of Pre-construction Coordinators while working closely with internal departments, including sales, drafting, estimating, scheduling, and construction, to ensure timelines and client expectations are met.

A key aspect of this role is conducting Prestart Meetings, where clients select their inclusions and colours in our state-of-the-art Style Studio. You will ensure these meetings run smoothly and efficiently while providing expert guidance to help clients bring their vision to life.

Beyond client interactions, you will be responsible for coordinating workflow across the team, monitoring pre-construction milestones, problem-solving delays, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency. You will also play an active role in training and developing your team to ensure they provide a high level of service and accuracy in documentation and client communication.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of our clients' home-building journey.

About You

We are looking for an experienced leader with a passion for residential construction and customer service. You should be a team player who thrives on collaboration, thinks strategically, and prides yourself on delivering excellence.

To be successful in this role, you must have at least five years of experience in a preconstruction role within the residential construction industry, with strong Prestart experience and a deep understanding of the client selection process. You will have proven leadership skills, with experience mentoring or managing a team in a high-pressure environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential, as is the ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams. You should be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database systems is required, along with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving processes.

Experience in workflow management, process improvement, and training team members would be highly regarded. A background in home design, interior design, or related fields would also be beneficial.

If you’re looking for an exciting leadership role where you can drive efficiency, mentor a team, and contribute to delivering exceptional homes for clients, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We believe in providing the best work environment for our staff.

• Permanent part-time or full-time position
• Free parking
• Corporate company and supplier discounts
• Wellness programs
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Industry leading culture

Where you’ll be working

Conveniently located with easy access to local amenities this role will be based at our Summit Homes Group head office in Myaree. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team culture, the office is a vibrant, modern workspace designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

Who we are

Summit Homes Group is one of Western Australia’s leading construction, property and finance companies.

A locally operated, family-owned company, Summit has helped over 45,000 West Australians realise their new home dreams in over 46 years.

Our core philosophy, Built Around People, means the Summit difference starts with our dedicated and passionate staff, we like to ensure our employees have a great experience at work which we believe ultimately gives our customers the best building journey possible. We understand that our people are our greatest strength. Our recent 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 win of ‘HIA Western Australian Professional Major Builder’ and 2021, 2022 and 2024 win of ‘MBA Western Australian Project Builder of the Year’ recognises our people’s talent, commitment and achievements.

With over 18 brands and 500 employees across our group, we are seeking people who embody our company.

Applications close on April 10th 2025 (Summit Homes Group reserves the right to remove advertised roles before this)

How do your skills match this job?

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We are passionate about people and creating a friendly and family-like culture for our employees. With over 45 years’ experience and as one of WA’s leading home builders, we look forward to recruiting enthusiastic and likeminded staff who embody our ‘built around people’ philosophy’. Not only a great place to work but a great community to belong to.

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