Assistant Construction Manager

Overview

Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently

being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new

trails and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1

private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning

brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing

thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds

homes specifically for the first-time homebuyer, offering affordable homes with well-executed

designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The

company’s commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a

key reason we are one of the most celebrated homebuilders in the nation, winning hundreds of

national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising,

sales, marketing, and customer service. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater

than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace

in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion,

and Unconditional Respect.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston,

Dallas, Denver, Houston, Jacksonville, Nashville, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San

Antonio, and Tampa.

Position Overview

The Assistant Construction Manager is an entry-level homebuilding position designed to develop

future Construction Managers through a structured onboarding program followed by a hands-on

apprenticeship under the guidance of an experienced Construction Manager. This role supports

onsite construction activities and provides exposure to all phases of the homebuilding process,

including quality control, cost management, scheduling, safety compliance, and customer

satisfaction.

With direct supervision, the Assistant Construction Manager assists in coordinating construction

activities to ensure homes are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company

quality standards. This role does not hold final decision-making authority for schedules, budgets,

trade performance, or customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and overseeing the on-site construction process.
• Support trade partner scheduling, coordination, and supervision.
• Monitor assigned job sites for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with cost control and budget adherence on assigned home sites.
• Maintain accurate construction schedules and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with homebuyers, trade partners, Community Sales Team, and internal support teams.
• Facilitate exceptional customer service by conducting customer care and walkthrough appointments.
• Identify and proactively communicate construction, customer service, scheduling, or safety issues, along with recommended solutions, to the Construction Manager.
• Ensure assigned communities and home sites are clean, organized, safe, and visually appealing to prospective buyers and homeowners.
• Assist in managing trade partner performance and relationships to support quality and efficiency.
• Complete required training programs and development milestones within designated timeframes.
• Seek guidance and approval from leaders on schedules, budgets, trade performance, and customer commitments as this position does not hold final decision-making authority.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
• One to three (1-3) years of residential construction experience, preferably with a production homebuilder.
• Basic computer proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Valid and active driver’s license required.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to work on active residential construction sites, including walking on uneven
  
  

surfaces and navigating typical job site conditions.

• Ability to frequently walk and stand for extended periods and move throughout multi‑level
  
  

structures, including ascending and descending stairs and ladders as required.

• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing 50 pounds or more, with
  
  

or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, production‑driven environment with changing priorities and
  
  

deadlines.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, maintain a valid and active driver’s license, and travel
  
  

between job sites, offices, and assigned communities as required.

• This role is performed primarily in the field with regular exposure to outdoor conditions,
  
  

construction noise, dust, and varying weather conditions, with occasional office‑based

responsibilities.

• Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with
  
  

disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable

laws.