Company 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.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa.
Position Overview
Through direct supervision, intensive structured training and by exercising independent judgment and
self-motivation learns to effectively and efficiently manage the on-site construction process in assigned community resulting in a quality home that is delivered on time, within budget, and error free. Learns to establish and maintain effective subcontractor relations. Learns how to set expectations and provide customer care to homebuyer, which results in a high level of customer satisfaction. Master’s the tenets of our job site safety program and learns to manage the work site ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental Federal State and Local laws and regulations.
Major Functional Responsibilities: (Must be mastered before considered for promotion to Project Manager)
- Responsible for cost control at assigned sites, regulatory agency on-site compliance and ensure that assigned work site complies with all Federal and State safety and environmental laws and AWH Job Site Safety Manual
- Communication with homebuyers, on-site Sales Counselor/Associate and construction organization as required. Should have immediate supervisor present as often as possible when interacting with customers
- Manage assigned construction phases to result in a quality home, which is delivered on time and within budget. Each phase must be mastered before learning a new one. Over time must demonstrate consistent excellence in taking homes from start to finish
- Ensure that the construction skills and techniques (from M-Lot through warranty function) are learned and mastered to a high degree of proficiency (as established by manager)
- Team with Sales/Marketing/Design Center to ensure coordination and problem solving between the respective organizations and high levels of customer satisfaction
- Learn the basics of Land Development and their function as well as impact on homebuilding
- Work collaboratively with members of Divisional Leadership Teams as requested demonstrating a working knowledge of various job functions in all other departments
- Work with your direct supervisor to identify, retain, and effectively manage subcontractors
- Proactively communicate any construction, customer service or safety issues to the Project Manager or Area Construction Manager with suggestions for resolution
- Ensure assigned community is in proper order and appealing to the homebuyer
- Other duties as assigned
Key Duties: (Must be mastered before considered for promotion to Project Manager)
- Knowledge about the construction industry including construction cost, materials, products, methods and procedures
- Knowledge of the trades, crafts and equipment needed to complete the job, plus the ability to identify potential problems. Intimate knowledge of the Scopes of Work of all trades
- Knowledge and familiarity with blueprints, construction drawings and addendum and reading same required
- Multi-tasking ability and prioritization of several tasks without compromising quality of work or mission deadlines
- Organization skills in a high paced work environment
- Computer skills including word processing (Word), e-mail (Outlook), spreadsheets (Excel), presentation (PowerPoint), and newsletter (Adobe) software for advanced internal and external communications. Additional “APPS” on the I-Pad for work related situations
- Internal proprietary software (Dynamic Builder) and hardware (I-pads) as well as various reporting engines and reports
- Division specific construction processes, procedures, systems, protocol, and nomenclature
- Understanding of division Key Performance Measures and financial performance and the impact which the Construction Department has thereon
- Ability to review, analyze and interpret information as well as trouble-shoot to solve problems
- Knowledge of Business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with internal and external customers both orally and in writing
- Ability to adapt in a changing workplace
- Communications skills necessary to effectively conduct Pre-Construction, Pry-Drywall, Pre-Settlement, and 1-5-11 Orientations and meetings with the customers
- Conflict resolution and dealing with difficult situations
- Mastery of all applicable Building Codes, Warranty Documents, and Customer Guides.
- Technical competency in conducting in-line inspections, ensuring corrections are done quickly and correctly, and passing all third-party inspections (Warranty, structural, municipal, energy, etc.)
- Mastery of scheduling techniques, systems, and processes. Must be capable of taking a home “off-line” and catching it up and/or fast-tracking homes in special situations.
- Payment control procedures and processes
Desired Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or another business related field. Equivalent years of experience in a construction related field may be considered
- Residential construction experience preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word) and construction software.
- Valid/Active Driver's License required
Typical Physical And Mental Demands
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English. Spanish language skills are helpful
- Employees in the position are required to be able to hear and have vision sufficient to utilize all office equipment
- Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment
- Use of feet and legs required to walk, climb and maneuver within construction sites
- Requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in the field, i.e. home building construction sites. Occasional work will be performed in a typical office environment and may involve the use of typical office environment using standard office equipment. Work is typically active in nature, but some sitting may be required. Fast paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority change and short notice activity.
