Jim started his residential construction business in 2004 after a successful career in the brick industry. He has grown from building six homes that first year to over 550 with his company and averages 25 new homes each year. Jim Mathews Builder, LLC is a family business with Kimberly, his wife of 35 years, responsible for operations and client and vendor management. Daughter, Caroline Mathews Campbell, a 2017 Interior Design Graduate from Auburn University, is a Superintendent for homes built in Pike Road, makes all selections for spec homes, and is pursuing her State Homebuilders license. Son Mitch is a student at Auburn University Harbert School of Business and can be found working in various neighborhoods and performing warranty request.
Jim prides himself on being quick to listen, slow to speak, and able to set expectations for budget and timelines that are attainable. His favorite part to build and design for a home are the outdoor living areas and he enjoys sharing ideas for these spaces with clients. We have hundreds of plans that we can modify for our clients and also draftsmen that we work with who can custom design a home from your ideas and dreams. We build relationships as we build homes. As our client, we work for you; as our partner, we work with you. Our team is comprised of experienced industry leaders and craftspeople, but only you are the expert of your dream. We make your priorities our own and your vision our mission. This approach makes us one of the most sought-after builders in our area.
Our Company has two other project managers, Darryl Hamby and Knox Newell who are in the field and on the jobsite every day to ensure your family’s home is being built to your specifications. A key feature of our building process is our online system that allows our clients to see the schedule, financials, and all other construction documents related to their home from their mobile phone. Having the ability to quickly know where you are on the budget, approve change orders, and upload pictures of ideas you would like to incorporate into your home has been a huge advantage for our clients.
Jim is a Director of the National Homebuilders Association, is on the Executive Committee of the State of Alabama Homebuilders Association and was the 2015 President of the Greater Montgomery Homebuilders Association. He was the 2022 State of Alabama and Montgomery Builder of the Year and is a licensed Certified Graduate Builder and a Certified Graduate Associate by the State of Alabama Homebuilders Association. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, golf, fishing, and training his yellow lab Stella.
Our methodology for success:
Collaboration:
working with clients to capture their vision, meet their priorities
Estimation:
budgeting your project to keep costs in check
Innovation:
incorporating the latest solutions in home construction
Affiliation:
complying with requirements of city and state codes
Communication:
using our online system to keep clients apprised of the process and progress
Anticipation:
drawing on our expertise to plan for and respond to challenges
Our Company has three other project managers, Darryl, James, and Dennis who are in the field and on the jobsite every day to ensure your family’s home is being built to your specifications. A key feature of our building process is our online system that allows our clients to see the schedule, financials, and all other construction documents related to their home from their mobile phone. Having the ability to quickly know where you are on the budget, approve change orders, and upload pictures of ideas you would like to incorporate into your home has been a huge advantage for our clients.
Jim is a Director of the National Homebuilders Association, is on the Executive Committee of the State of Alabama Homebuilders Association, and was the 2015 President of the Greater Montgomery Homebuilders Association and is licensed in The State of Alabama. He is a Certified Graduate Builder and a Certified Graduate Associate by the State of Alabama Homebuilders Association. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, golf, fishing, and training his yellow lab Stella.
