I’m a second-generation custom home builder, responsible not only for day-to-day production, but also for estimating, purchasing, scheduling, crew management, coordination of subs and material deliveries, troubleshooting, and daily decision making. Although my crew and I normally take on one job at a time, the large, high-end homes we build often involve the complications of a long-distance relationship with both the architect and the homeowner, as well as suppliers and designers. Our current job has a projected two-year construction schedule and thousands of decisions to make to get to the finish line. Because of the scope and scale of the job, not every detail has been finalized, and we’re proceeding on a time-and-materials
