Construction Internship Program

Ashton Woods Homes; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashton Woods Homes is seeking a construction internship in Raleigh, NC to introduce you to project management principles on a residential site. You will support the Project Manager and collaborate with subcontractors as well as Sales/Design teams to deliver quality homes on schedule and within budget.

Strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and excellent communication skills are essential. A valid driver’s license is required to participate in on-site activities.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be in their Junior or Senior Year of a four-year Construction Science, Business, Finance Program or other relatable field.
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Complete training tasks within a specified time.
• Assist the Project Manager in managing construction processes and subcontractors.
• Facilitate exceptional customer service through routine care appointments.
• Communicate with homebuyers and on-site staff as required.
• Help ensure the home is delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with Sales/Marketing/Design Center to resolve issues.
• Work with the Sales Consultant to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Report construction, safety, or service issues with resolution ideas to the Area Construction Manager.
• Support community upkeep to appeal to homebuyers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Excellent communication

Education

Junior or Senior Year in a 4-year Construction Science/Business/Finance program

Job description

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 first-time homebuyers, 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 home builders 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.

The construction internship at Ashton WoodsHomes is designed to introduce the interns to basic principles of project management on a residential construction site. The program consists of an on-boarding structure followed by the application of learning in a supervised environment. The construction intern will conduct tasks as directed by the project manager to become familiar with the home-building process, scheduling, quality control, payment control, and customer satisfaction procedures of Ashton WoodsHomes.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned training tasks within a specified time.
• Assist the Project Manager in the management of the construction process and all subcontractors.
• Facilitate exceptional customer service by conducting routine customer care appointments.
• Communicate with homebuyers, on-site Sales Consultant/Associate and support personnel as required.
• Manage assigned construction task to result in a quality home, which is delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with Sales/Marketing/Design Center to ensure coordination and problem solving between the respective organizations.
• Collaborate with assigned Sales Consultant/Associate to ensure a high satisfaction level in Customer Service.
• Proactively communicate any construction, customer service or safety issues to the Area Construction Manager with suggestions for resolution.
• Assist with ensuring the assigned community is in proper order and appealing to the homebuyer.

Qualifications

Applicants should be in their Junior or Senior Year of a four-year Construction Science, Business, Finance Program or other relatable field. Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position. Must have a valid drivers license.