Assistant Construction Manager - Houston, TX

Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

PulteGroup in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to support new home construction. You will assist senior managers, monitor job sites, validate schedules, coordinate inspections, and ensure quality standards are met.

Requires a university degree or equivalent, good verbal and written communication, ability to read blueprints, and knowledge of building codes. This is an on-site role with travel to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read blueprints.
General knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations and building codes preferred.
Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Monitor job sites and schedule progression.
Coordinate on-site inspections and ensure quality standards.
Assist in scheduling and supervision of trade partner activities.
Gain knowledge of Pulte systems and processes (Schedule, Dynamics 365).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Blueprint reading

Building codes knowledge

Basic computer literacy

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup!

Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place. As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams. For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey. Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name.

Summary

The Assistant Construction Manager is responsible for obtaining technical expertise in new home construction to establish a solid foundation and understanding of the basic aspects of construction. This position assists more senior Construction Managers and/or direct supervisors in performing their duties and responsibilities.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Complete Division and/or Construction Manager orientation, onboarding, and training programs (e.g., Pulte Construction Standards, scheduling, job site rules, safety, warranty, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Develop literacy in building codes, construction and technical language, plan reading, construction materials, construction schedules, and construction methodologies and standards. Assist other Construction Managers and/or direct supervisors in performing their duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to: Monitoring job sites Validating schedule progression Coordinating on-site inspections Review and understand the Customer Care service process Validating work is complete to quality standards and expectations Coordinate the completion of work as directed by the manager Gain knowledge and expertise in the utilization of Pulte systems and processes including, but not limited to, Schedule, Field Purchase Order, Dynamics 365. Learn the steps and build proficiency in the Build Quality Experience and Customer Quality Experience. Assist in scheduling and supervision of daily trade partner activities in accordance with job schedule and scopes of work. Monitor subdivision cleanliness and hold trade partners responsible for daily clean-up. Gain understanding of the Scope of Work for all trade partners. Perform other duties as assigned.

Monitoring job sites
Validating schedule progression
Coordinating on-site inspections
Review and understand the Customer Care service process
Validating work is complete to quality standards and expectations
Coordinate the completion of work as directed by the manager
Gain knowledge and expertise in the utilization of Pulte systems and processes including, but not limited to, Schedule, Field Purchase Order, Dynamics 365.
Learn the steps and build proficiency in the Build Quality Experience and Customer Quality Experience.
Assist in scheduling and supervision of daily trade partner activities in accordance with job schedule and scopes of work.
Monitor subdivision cleanliness and hold trade partners responsible for daily clean-up.
Gain understanding of the Scope of Work for all trade partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level (P1)

Organizational Impact: Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with limited impact beyond the level area. Work is of limited scope, typically on smaller, less complex projects or task- related activities. Work is closely supervised.

Leadership & Talent Management

N/A - Jobs at this level are focused on self-development.

Knowledge & Experience

Requires theoretical knowledge typically obtained through specific education and training Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and 0-2 year of prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read blueprints
General knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations and building codes preferred
Basic computer literacy

Valid Driver’s License

Valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of this position.

Physical Requirements

Position involves sitting, standing, driving, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building. Ability to work in various weather conditions – heat, rain, cold, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

Organization Participates in e-Verify

This Organization Participates in e-Verify.

Pulte Homes of Minnesota

Pulte Homes of Minnesota is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

California Privacy Policy

Here at PulteGroup: We will not send correspondence from any non-PulteGroup email (for example, we will not contact you via a gmail, yahoo or outlook email address) We conduct our interviews in person or via phone or Teams/Zoom video (we would never conduct an interview via text message or Teams chat) We will not issue you a check as part of your onboarding for any reason (including for supplies, home office equipment, computers, etc.) We will not request money as part of your interview or onboarding process.

Employee Benefits

PulteGroup Employee Benefits At PulteGroup, we believe that our people are what makes us a great place to work and we strive to meet their health and welfare needs with a competitive suite of benefit offerings designed for their unique lifestyles.