Career opportunities

Trailside is an established home building and land development company with a portfolio of 1,100 approved homesites. We proudly provide exceptional custom home services throughout the Pacific Northwest on customer or builder-owned homesites.

Our mission is building innovative homes and communities throughout the Pacific Northwest with integrity. We carefully consider land, location, architecture and interior design to deliver a high-quality experience offering exceptional value.

At trailside Homes we offer;

Competitive & Attractive
Base Pay
Vacation
& Sick Time
Fully Paid
Medical Insurance
Company
Profit Sharing
Individual Performance
Bonus Program

Join Trailside and discover why we have the best team and how we consistently deliver high-quality innovative experiences throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Purchasing Professional

You will work with company project management teams, construction managers and our finance department to develop pricing models, recruit and train vendor relationships and help customers understand the cost of their project. The goals is to contribute to improving our production processes while reducing costs and delivering homes more efficiently.

Helpie FAQ

  • Position Summary

    Develop opportunities with vendors, suppliers, and customers. Engage with trade partners internally and externally starting with permitting, and through the process of delivering a completed home. This includes the coordination of all home starts, and ensuring all home deliveries are on time, on budget and to our quality standards.

  • Skills – Experience – Qualifications
    • Present effective communication routines for project updates to company management
    • Ability to read and understand project design plans, blueprints and specifications
    • Manage multiple tasks.​
    • Strong organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.​
    • Self-motivated and results oriented.​
    • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.​
    • Proficiency in MS Office products especially Excel.
    • Experience with BuilderTrend, Salesforce, and Quickbooks software a plus.
    • Experience with large project bidding and bid events a plus.
    • Enjoy a fast paced, high-volume work environment.
    • Work well within several departments across the company.
    • Great attention to detail.
    • Proactive in addressing questions and providing solutions in a professional manner.
    • HIGHLY ORGANIZED.

Construction Administrator

You will work with the Director of Construction Operations, company project management teams, construction managers and our finance department to develop pricing models, recruit and train vendor relationships, develop and maintain municipal relationships, and help customers understand the cost of their project. The goals is to contribute to improving our production processes while reducing costs and delivering homes more efficiently.

Helpie FAQ

  • Position Summary

    Develop process, engage with project management teams to deliver administrative support starting with permitting, and throughout the process of delivering a completed home. This includes the coordination of all home starts, and ensuring all home deliveries are on time, on budget and to our quality standards.

  • Skills – Experience – Qualifications
    • Degree in Construction Management/related field or equivalent experience preferred
    • Highly Organized – Self Starter.
    • Ability to efficiently use computer systems including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.; commitment to learning and becoming a proficient user of BuilderTrend, Box and Salesforce, the company’s information management system.
    • Present effective communication routines for project updates to company management
    • Ability to read and understand project design plans, blueprints and specifications
    • Manage multiple tasks. ​
    • Strong organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. ​
    • Self-motivated and results oriented. ​
    • Ability to work independently or as part of a team. ​
    • Experience with BuilderTrend, Salesforce, and Quickbooks software a plus.
    • Experience with large project bidding and bid events a plus.
    • Enjoy a fast paced, high-volume work environment.
    • Work well within several departments across the company.
    • Great attention to detail.
    • Proactive in addressing questions and providing solutions in a professional manner.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

senior construction manager

The Senior Construction Manager oversees all aspects of Semi Custom/Spec Home Production. You are responsible for leading small business unit, constructing homes while meeting company goals. This position is expected to provide high quality construction services and products, while minimizing cost while maximizing margins. The company culture provides an expectation for you to implement your knowledge and experience by developing applications, procedures, and systems to empower your team to capture growth.

Helpie FAQ

  • Position Summary

    Trailside Homes is an established land development and home building company on the sunny side of the Cascades just an hour from Issaquah. Our mission is building high quality homes and planned communities providing indoor and outdoor living for families, accomplished by excellent place-making. We carefully consider land, location, architecture and interior design to deliver a high-quality experience with exceptional value. We build communities, spec homes, presale homes, and provide custom home construction services. We value a positive and rewarding work environment both in the office and on site.

    The Senior Construction Manager oversees all aspects of Semi Custom/Spec Home Production. You are responsible for leading small business unit, constructing homes while meeting company goals. This position is expected to provide high quality construction services and products, while minimizing cost while maximizing margins. The company culture provides an expectation for you to implement your knowledge and experience by developing applications, procedures, and systems to empower your team to capture growth.

  • Skills – Experience – Qualifications

    Drive all construction performance and delivery. You’ll collaborate with company leadership on strategy and project development, as well as accomplishing day to day operations, while delivering all production on time and on budget to agreed upon quality and specifications.

    • Oversee development of long term relationships with existing and potential subs and vendors.
    • Management of construction team.
    • Safety: maintain required safety certifications for self and team, develop and maintain policies and procedures for job site safety conditions and cleanliness.
    • Reporting: Create all project related budgets and schedules. Provide miscellanous project reporting to finance, sales and accounting.
    • Oversee daily completion of tasks for all homes under construction to ensure conformity to plans, specifications, building code and budgetary requirements.
    • Purchasing: oversee all construction purchasing and development. Procure all goods and services necessary for construction. Continually improve product costs. Negotiate competitive pricing with service providers and/or subcontractors.
    • Frequently inspect homes for quality compliance.
    • Assume the responsibilities of project superintendent as directed when a project supervisor is not immediately available. Ensures all project supervisors prepare and conduct preconstruction safety planning meetings.
    • Seek 100% Customer Referability.
    • Maintain records of all purchases, including upgrades and change orders
    • Support sales efforts by periodically attending sales appointments and providing technical support on an “as needed” basis. Additionally, reinforce to the project supervisors their vital role in winning their customers.
    • Warranty: pre, during and posit construction customer service.

Purchasing Professional

You will work with company project management teams, construction managers and our finance department to develop pricing models, recruit and train vendor relationships and help customers understand the cost of their project. The goals is to contribute to improving our production processes while reducing costs and delivering homes more efficiently.

Helpie FAQ

  • Position Summary

    Develop opportunities with vendors, suppliers, and customers. Engage with trade partners internally and externally starting with permitting, and through the process of delivering a completed home. This includes the coordination of all home starts, and ensuring all home deliveries are on time, on budget and to our quality standards.

  • Skills – Experience – Qualifications
    • Present effective communication routines for project updates to company management
    • Ability to read and understand project design plans, blueprints and specifications
    • Manage multiple tasks.​
    • Strong organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.​
    • Self-motivated and results oriented.​
    • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.​
    • Proficiency in MS Office products especially Excel.
    • Experience with BuilderTrend, Salesforce, and Quickbooks software a plus.
    • Experience with large project bidding and bid events a plus.
    • Enjoy a fast paced, high-volume work environment.
    • Work well within several departments across the company.
    • Great attention to detail.
    • Proactive in addressing questions and providing solutions in a professional manner.
    • HIGHLY ORGANIZED.

Construction Administrator

You will work with the Director of Construction Operations, company project management teams, construction managers and our finance department to develop pricing models, recruit and train vendor relationships, develop and maintain municipal relationships, and help customers understand the cost of their project. The goals is to contribute to improving our production processes while reducing costs and delivering homes more efficiently.

Helpie FAQ

  • Position Summary

    Develop process, engage with project management teams to deliver administrative support starting with permitting, and throughout the process of delivering a completed home. This includes the coordination of all home starts, and ensuring all home deliveries are on time, on budget and to our quality standards.

  • Skills – Experience – Qualifications
    • Degree in Construction Management/related field or equivalent experience preferred
    • Highly Organized – Self Starter.
    • Ability to efficiently use computer systems including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.; commitment to learning and becoming a proficient user of BuilderTrend, Box and Salesforce, the company’s information management system.
    • Present effective communication routines for project updates to company management
    • Ability to read and understand project design plans, blueprints and specifications
    • Manage multiple tasks. ​
    • Strong organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. ​
    • Self-motivated and results oriented. ​
    • Ability to work independently or as part of a team. ​
    • Experience with BuilderTrend, Salesforce, and Quickbooks software a plus.
    • Experience with large project bidding and bid events a plus.
    • Enjoy a fast paced, high-volume work environment.
    • Work well within several departments across the company.
    • Great attention to detail.
    • Proactive in addressing questions and providing solutions in a professional manner.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Custom Home Project Manager

You’ll work with the construction team to lead and manage custom home projects with our carefully selected team of subcontractors and vendors in a great working environment. We build custom or semi-custom homes from our plan line, or we work with customers to design and build their home uniquely to their specifications. You will have the opportunity to contribute improvements to our custom home production processes, reducing costs, timelines, and delivering homes more efficiently.

Helpie FAQ

  • Position Summary

    We seek a custom home superintendent with 6+ years’ experience managing high quality custom home projects in a rapid growth environment. You will have the opportunity to implement your experience and knowledge to empower our team and capture growth opportunities, while also learning from and improving our systems.

  • Skills – Experience – Qualifications
    • candidates will have 6+ years of experience leading high quality unique residential construction projects on time and on budget. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and communicate accurately in writing while creating or editing job documents. You will be working with an internal team and also must be comfortable meeting with homeowners and clients.
    • Minimum of 6+ years of project management experience
    • At least 8 years in the construction industry or equivalent training and education.
    • Demonstrated success in leading team of builders and construction teams; including using a variety of approaches to help others develop to their fullest potential

Purchasing Professional

You will work with company project management teams, construction managers and our finance department to develop pricing models, recruit and train vendor relationships and help customers understand the cost of their project. The goals is to contribute to improving our production processes while reducing costs and delivering homes more efficiently.

Helpie FAQ

  • Position Summary

    Develop opportunities with vendors, suppliers, and customers. Engage with trade partners internally and externally starting with permitting, and through the process of delivering a completed home. This includes the coordination of all home starts, and ensuring all home deliveries are on time, on budget and to our quality standards.

  • Skills – Experience – Qualifications
    • Present effective communication routines for project updates to company management
    • Ability to read and understand project design plans, blueprints and specifications
    • Manage multiple tasks.​
    • Strong organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.​
    • Self-motivated and results oriented.​
    • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.​
    • Proficiency in MS Office products especially Excel.
    • Experience with BuilderTrend, Salesforce, and Quickbooks software a plus.
    • Experience with large project bidding and bid events a plus.
    • Enjoy a fast paced, high-volume work environment.
    • Work well within several departments across the company.
    • Great attention to detail.
    • Proactive in addressing questions and providing solutions in a professional manner.
    • HIGHLY ORGANIZED.

Construction Administrator

You will work with the Director of Construction Operations, company project management teams, construction managers and our finance department to develop pricing models, recruit and train vendor relationships, develop and maintain municipal relationships, and help customers understand the cost of their project. The goals is to contribute to improving our production processes while reducing costs and delivering homes more efficiently.

Helpie FAQ

  • Position Summary

    Develop process, engage with project management teams to deliver administrative support starting with permitting, and throughout the process of delivering a completed home. This includes the coordination of all home starts, and ensuring all home deliveries are on time, on budget and to our quality standards.

  • Skills – Experience – Qualifications
    • Degree in Construction Management/related field or equivalent experience preferred
    • Highly Organized – Self Starter.
    • Ability to efficiently use computer systems including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.; commitment to learning and becoming a proficient user of BuilderTrend, Box and Salesforce, the company’s information management system.
    • Present effective communication routines for project updates to company management
    • Ability to read and understand project design plans, blueprints and specifications
    • Manage multiple tasks. ​
    • Strong organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. ​
    • Self-motivated and results oriented. ​
    • Ability to work independently or as part of a team. ​
    • Experience with BuilderTrend, Salesforce, and Quickbooks software a plus.
    • Experience with large project bidding and bid events a plus.
    • Enjoy a fast paced, high-volume work environment.
    • Work well within several departments across the company.
    • Great attention to detail.
    • Proactive in addressing questions and providing solutions in a professional manner.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Finance Director

Are you a seasoned finance professional who feels stuck in your current role and dreams of advancing to a Director, VP of Finance, or even a CFO position?

If you have a passion for real estate and construction and a strong background in financial planning, real estate financing. pro-forma generation, and asset management, Trailside has the perfect opportunity for you!

Helpie FAQ

  • Position Summary

    We are searching for a skilled and ambitious Finance Director to join our team in Issaquah, WA, and help guide our financial strategies as we continue to innovate and excel in home building and land development.

    Trailside Group is a leader in the greater Seattle area, renowned for our cutting-edge projects and dedication to quality.

    Our mission is to craft communities where families create lasting memories. As our Finance Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our financial direction and securing resources that empower us to make dreams come true for countless homeowners.

    Why Join Trailside Group?

    • Career advancement: This unique opportunity offers the potential for growth from a Director role to a VP of Finance and ultimately to a CFO position.
    • Impactful contributions: Your expertise will directly impact the financial success of our projects, fueling our growth and evolution in the industry.
    • Dynamic work environment: Be energized and challenged daily by our fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere.
    • Breathtaking surroundings: Enjoy stunning mountain views from our Issaquah office and occasional travel to scenic Cle Elum.
    • Trailblazer spirit: Join a team that's dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in home building and land development.
  • Skills – Experience – Qualifications
    • At least 7 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, lending, or banking, with a focus on real estate or construction.
    • Extensive knowledge of financial planning, real estate lending, pro-forma generation, and asset management.
    • A CPA certification is highly desirable.
    • Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, simulation, and advanced Excel skills.
    • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, required. MBA preferred.
    • Prior experience with BuilderTrend project management software is a significant advantage.

    Your Mission:

    • Cultivate strong relationships with lenders and outside investors.
    • Excel in financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
    • Utilize your financial modeling expertise to guide strategic decision-making.
    • Collaborate with Sales and Construction teams to ensure project success.
      • Thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

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SEAN NORTHROP

Founder & CEO

Sean has worked in real estate development and place-making since 1993. He is passionate about the outdoor lifestyle and sharing it with others. Sean is a visionary leader – having assembled a team of like-minded individuals with skills and talents that span the spectrum of home and land development, architecture, interior and landscape design – and more. He is a creative, flexible and collaborative partner who is truly invested in delivering your dream of the perfect mountain retreat. Away from the office, you can catch up with Sean exploring with family and friends in the Cascade Mountains, the San Juan Islands, or discovering the many neighborhoods throughout Seattle.

SARAH SKRYABNEV

Marketing & Customer Relations Manager

Having spent most of her life in Seattle, Sarah is proud to call the Pacific Northwest home. With an extensive background in Sales and Customer Service, she is extremely accommodating and is driven by results and client satisfaction. Sarah enjoys meeting new people and celebrating milestones which makes helping those seeking to build a custom home or buying a newly completed, move-in-ready home, a perfect fit. Prior to joining Trailside, Sarah most recently held the position of Sales and Marketing Manager for a luxury King County homebuilder, responsible for land acquisition, sales, and marketing. Professionally and personally, Sarah is known to build lifelong relationships with those around her. She spends every ounce of her free time with her husband, two lovely children and likes to unwind by exploring new recipes or planning events with her friends and family. Whether traveling or working in her local community, you are sure to find Sarah with a welcoming, cheerful spirit and smile on her face.

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