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Careers with Navigate

Navigate Homes believes in training and growing our own employees. That said, we’re also a fast-growing company, so we often needing high-character employees with a variety of different skills and knowledge of new construction. If you believe you could be a valuable team member at Navigate Homes, please reach out to us: hello@navigatehomesiowa.com or 319.466.4300.

Construction Framers

Navigate Homes has been a leading home builder in the area for many years. We are seeking experienced carpenters and journeymen with quality craftsmanship skills who are reliable and can adapt to our team environment. Willing to train if necessary.

Qualifications

Construction Experience: 2 years preferred but not required

Frame Carpentry: 2 years preferred but not required

Job Responsibilities:

  • Candidate will be able to do full range of rough carpentry work, including wall framing, setting floor and roof trusses, sheath floors and roofs, building stairs, framing basements, build garages, decks and porches.
  • Great communication skills
  • Team Oriented
  • Ensure work progresses accurately
  • Ability to measure and mark lumber and other materials
  • Oversee that materials and work area are clean and obstruction-free
  • Able to lift 40 to 60 lbs.
  • Able to climb up and down ladders, scaffolding and stairs
  • Must be reliable and punctual
  • Work outside in heat and cold temperatures
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 hourly or more based on experience, overtime available

Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan
Flexible spending account

Schedule:
Typically 8-hour shift Monday to Friday plus overtime

Work Location:
Multiple locations in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area

Must have own transportation

This Job Is:

  • A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
  • A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
  • A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

To apply, contact us and request an application.

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Se buscan Trabajadores de Marcos de Madera para Construcción

Navigate Homes ha sido un constructor de viviendas líder en el área durante muchos años. Buscamos carpinteros y jornaleros experimentados con habilidades artesanales de calidad que sean confiables y puedan adaptarse al entorno de nuestro equipo. Dispuesto a entrenar si es necesario.

Calificaciones

Experiencia en construcción: se prefiere 2 años pero no se requiere

Carpintería de estructura: se prefiere 2 años pero no se requiere

Responsabilidades laborales:

  • El candidato podrá realizar una amplia gama de trabajos de carpintería en bruto, incluido el enmarcado de paredes, la colocación de vigas de piso y techo, pisos y techos de revestimiento, escaleras de construcción, enmarcado de sótanos, garajes de construcción, terrazas y portales.
  • Muy buena  habilidad de comunicación
  • Orientado al equipo
  • Que asegure que el trabajo avance con precisión
  • Capacidad para medir y marcar madera aserrada y otros materials
  • Habilidad de supervisar que los materiales y el área de trabajo estén limpios y libres de obstrucciones
  • Capaz de levantar de 40 a 60 libras.
  • Capaz de subir y bajar escaleras, andamios y escaleras
  • Debe ser confiable y puntual
  • Trabajar al aire libre en temperaturas frías y calientes
  • Otras tareas asignadas

Tipo de empleo: Tiempo completo

Paga: $18.00 por hora o más según la experiencia, horas extra disponibles

Beneficios:
Seguro médico / dental / por discapacidad
Tiempo libre pagado (PTO)
Vacaciones pagadas
Plan de jubilación
Cuenta de gastos flexible

Horario: Normalmente, un turno de 8 horas de lunes a viernes más horas extraordinarias

Ubicación de trabajo:
Varias ubicaciones en el área de Iowa City y Cedar Rapids

Debe tener transporte propio

Este trabajo es:

  • Un trabajo para el cual se alienta a postularse a candidatos con experiencia military
  • Un trabajo de “oportunidad justa” (usted o el empleador siguen las prácticas de contratación de oportunidad justa al realizar verificaciones de antecedentes)
  • Una buena opción para solicitantes con brechas en su currículum o que han estado fuera de la fuerza laboral durante los últimos 6 meses o más

Para postularse, contáctenos y solicite una solicitude.

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Selections Coordinator

Navigate Homes has been a leading home builder in the area for many years. We are seeking a Selections Coordinator who plays a key role in bringing our homes to life—curating beautiful interior and exterior finishes for speculative homes and guiding pre-sold buyers through personalized selections. They collaborate closely with our construction team to ensure every home is completed with care, consistency, and style.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of residential real estate and home design
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and design software preferred

Job Responsibilities:

  • Select design packages for 50+ spec homes per year
  • Inspire homebuyers with tasteful interior and exterior selections
  • Work directly with pre-sold clients to guide them through the selection process
  • Collaborate with the construction team to ensure design success
  • Maintain selection and budget tracking spreadsheets
  • Host open houses (especially during the first year of employment)
  • Provide solutions to design challenges and source materials as needed
  • Stay informed on current design trends and buyer preferences
  • Regularly update Navigate Homes’ social media and website with photos and engaging text
  • Stage homes and coordinate with staging vendors
  • Respond to emails, phone calls, and general inquiries
  • Evening and weekend work required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan
Flexible spending account

Work Location:
Multiple locations in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area

Must have own transportation

This Job Is:

  • A good fit for individuals who love design, real estate, and helping others
  • Ideal for someone comfortable balancing creativity with organization
  • A great opportunity for those wanting to grow with a dynamic homebuilder

To apply, contact us and request an application.

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Vice President of Finance

Navigate Homes has been a trusted homebuilder in the region for many years. We are seeking a Vice President of Finance to oversee and guide our financial operations with precision and strategic insight. This role is critical to our continued growth, ensuring sound budgeting, accurate reporting, and strong financial leadership across all departments. The VP of Finance works closely with our leadership team to maintain fiscal responsibility, support company initiatives, and drive long-term success.

Finance Oversight

  • Lead financial operations, including ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, revenue, and asset accounting
  • Develop and implement systems to track outstanding debt obligations
  • Prepare annual business plan and departmental budgets
  • Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process
  • Review loan request packets and related documentation
  • Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with financial institutions

Accounting & Budgeting

  • Collaborate with department heads to standardize budget formats and content
  • Establish quarterly budget variance reviews
  • Review monthly profit & loss and balance sheet reports
  • Conduct detailed financial closeout reviews of completed home projects
  • Oversee cash flow tracking, financial analysis, and reporting
  • Improve and streamline accounting processes to ensure compliance and efficiency

Leadership & Strategy

  • Provide day-to-day guidance and supervision of accounting staff
  • Ensure department goals are achieved and budgets are adhered to
  • Serve as a strategic financial advisor and “healthy antagonist” to uphold fiscal responsibility
  • Ensure accounting practices comply with internal policies and applicable laws

Core Values:

  • Proactive (20%) – Forward-thinking and driven to take initiative
  • Quality Matters (20%) – Committed to excellence, even in the unseen details
  • Extreme Ownership (20%) – Takes full accountability
  • Enrich Others’ Lives (20%) – Uplifts coworkers, clients, and community
  • Failure Is Not an Option (20%) – Committed to doing whatever it takes

Requirements:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
  • Prior leadership in accounting, preferably within real estate, construction, or homebuilding
  • Strong background in financial reporting, A/R, A/P, and budgeting
  • Experience with accounting systems implementation is a plus

Skills & Abilities

  • Highly accurate and detail-oriented
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Effective at managing and mentoring a team
  • Capable of working both independently and collaboratively
  • Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
  • Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on

To apply, contact us and request an application.

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