Construction Assistant Builder

Clayton•Indianapolis, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Homes is hiring an Assistant Builder for its communities in the Central Indiana market. The role supports a Construction Builder with daily home-construction activities, quality checks, job readiness, site cleanliness, and coordination with trades. The Assistant Builder will learn the home-building process and schedule and, under the Superintendent's guidance, observe key meetings and walkthroughs. Duties may change based on business needs or special circumstances.

Requirements

Ability to follow direction.
Ability to eventually understand the entire build process and how each step affects the next.
Ability to understand the qualities of a timely, high-quality build that ends with a signed-off home and a happy homeowner.
Communication and follow-up skills.
A sense of urgency and proactiveness.

Responsibilities

Unlock and walk each house every morning.
Use the Quality Control checklist to confirm the previous day's progress and quality of work.
Put construction knobs on newly framed houses.
Ensure job readiness for the next trade.
Keep houses, garages, lots, and common areas clean by setting expectations with subcontractors and holding them accountable.
Help trades as needed to keep construction moving.
Learn and understand the home-building process and schedule.
Under the Superintendent's guidance, shadow pre-construction meetings, pre-drywall meetings, orientation walks, and closing walks.
During winter, maintain heat in houses and shovel snow at model homes when needed.