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Our Core Values


Integrity

Integrity is the foundation of TJH, guided by honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making — building trust and sustainable growth.


Respect

Respect creates a culture where people feel valued, diverse perspectives are embraced, and collaboration drives innovation and success.


Care

Care reflects TJH’s commitment to employees, customers, and communities — fostering empathy, well-being, and lasting relationships.


Accountability

Accountability reflects TJH’s commitment to ownership, responsibility, and follow-through — strengthening trust and driving continual improvement.

Who We Are

At Thomas James Homes, we believe great work happens in inclusive, collaborative environments where people are empowered to contribute, grow, and make an impact. We value different perspectives, entrepreneurial thinking, and shared success.

Design Studio Team

Working at Thomas James Homes

A Message From Our CEO

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“Our job is simple to describe and difficult to execute. We create certainty in a process that is often uncertain. Every commitment we make — to quality, timelines, and experience — reflects who we are as a company. How we operate, how we communicate, and how we deliver all matter. That is how we earn trust.”

Steve Schlageter, CEO, Thomas James Homes

Join Our Team


Build your future with TJH. Explore opportunities across Southern California, Northern California, Washington, and Arizona.

If you don’t see the right fit today, join our Talent Community to hear about future openings.

What To Expect


Culture

We move fast, think big, and hold ourselves accountable to high standards. Our culture is grounded in integrity, respect, and care — for our customers, our teammates, and our partners.


Environment

With offices in Orange County, Culver City, Redwood City, Walnut Creek, Seattle, and Phoenix, TJH operates in some of the country’s most dynamic markets. Our thoughtfully designed offices reflect the same attention to detail found in our homes.


Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy competitive pay, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, and medical, vision, and dental insurance. Technology allowance and unlimited pantry snacks are just a couple of the perks of joining the team. 


Growth

TJH is building the next great success story in homebuilding. As we grow, our people grow with us through new challenges, expanded responsibilities, and meaningful career opportunities.