Intern - Assistant Superintendent - Baton Rouge, LA

DSLD Homes; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

DSLD Homes in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking part-time candidates who are currently in school pursuing a degree to join our residential construction team. You will be involved in the production process for multiple homes, working with the superintendent and trade partners to deliver high-quality completed homes.

Responsibilities include developing literacy in building codes and materials, assisting with punch lists, coordinating with trades, maintaining cleanliness on jobsites, and supporting

Qualifications

• Team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Knowledge of residential construction and industry experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required; travel to sites within the assigned area.
• Currently in school pursuing a degree; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Physical stamina for standing, bending, climbing, lifting; weather exposure.
• Residency in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Texas may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop literacy in building code, construction language, materials, schedules, methods, and standards.
• Assist the superintendent with day-to-day operations of building homes in high-volume neighborhoods.
• Work on punch lists and coordinate with trades and homeowners.
• Maintain cleanliness of jobsites and ensure safety practices.
• Assist with warranty service when needed and participate in post-closing items.

Skills

Team player

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Travel to locations

Physical stamina

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Id:682

# of Openings:1

DSLD Homes is one of the top 30 home builders in the nation and is currently the largest private homebuilder in our region. Our partners have been involved in creatinghundreds ofsuccessful communities. We are actively constructing new homes in over100 communities throughout Louisiana, Texas, Southern Mississippi, Alabama, and Northwest Florida,with several different house plan series and amenities packages built to suit our customers' varying tastes.

We are currently seeking candidates who are attending school pursuing a degree and interested in a career in residential construction. Being a team player and having a good work ethic and attitude are important to succeed in this role. Experience in customer service and strong communication skills also play a critical part since this role requires face-to-face interaction with homeowners and our trade partners. Responsibilities will involve every part of the production process for multiple residential construction projects at one time. Working as a team and communicating effectively with our trade partners and the neighborhood superintendent to deliver completed homes with a high standard of quality is essential for this role.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop literacy in building code, construction and technical language, construction materials, construction schedules, construction methodologies and standards.

• Assist the superintendent in performing their day-to-day operations of building homes in high volume neighborhoods.
• Work on punch lists.
• Communicate effectively with trades and suppliers.
• Maintain cleanliness of jobsites.
• Coordinate with trades and homeowners for any post-closing punch list items.
• Assist with warranty service, when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• Positive team player attitude and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of residential construction and experience in the industry is preferred.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid motor vehicle liability insurance are required. Position requires the employee to travel to different locations within an assigned area
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred, or currently in school pursuing a degree.
• Physical stamina is required because this position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, some climbing or balancing and carrying.
• Theemployee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
• Position is often exposed to various weather conditions (especially heat), loud noise, and vibrations.

This position is part time and does not include benefits. Typical hours range from 16-24 per week.

DSLD Homes will modify your work schedule, as needed, so there is not a conflict with your school schedule.

Residency in one of the following states is a requirement for the position: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Texas.