Construction Operations Assistant

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Company:
Hometown Builders Unlimited

Reports To:

Project Manager / Production Manager
Position Type:
Full-Time

Location:

Southeast Wisconsin

Hometown Builders Unlimited is seeking a dependable, motivated, and highly organized Construction Operations Assistant to support our project management and field operations teams. This position works directly beneath our Project Managers and plays an important role in keeping projects organized, crews productive, and homeowners informed. The Construction Operations Assistant will help coordinate materials, equipment, trailers, jobsite documentation, minor punch‑list work, warranty items, and day‑to‑day communication with field crews.

It is designed for someone who wants to learn the operational side of construction and develop into a future Project Manager.

• Assist Project Managers with the daily coordination of active construction projects.
• Visit jobsites to document project progress, completed work, material needs, delays, and potential concerns.
• Communicate regularly with onsite crews to determine upcoming material, equipment, and scheduling needs.
• Provide clear updates to Project Managers regarding jobsite progress and crew needs.
• Help ensure crews have the correct materials, equipment, plans, and information required to remain productive.
• Identify potential problems early and communicate them before they affect project schedules.
• Assist with homeowner communication when directed by the Project Manager.

• Pick up, deliver, organize, and distribute construction materials to active jobsites.
• Coordinate material deliveries and verify that delivered materials match project needs.
• Move, deliver, and retrieve company trailers between jobsites, vendors, and company facilities.
• Help maintain organization of trailers, tools, equipment, and excess materials.

• Complete minor punch‑list items at active and recently completed projects.
• Perform minor warranty and service work within the individual’s skill level.
• Document completed repairs with clear notes and photographs.
• Communicate any warranty issue that requires additional labor, specialized knowledge, or management review.
• Ensure punch‑list and warranty work is completed cleanly and to company standards.

• Document important construction details before they are covered.
• Verify that jobsites are organized, safe, and presentable.
• Report workmanship concerns, safety issues, missing materials, and deviations from project plans.
• Help ensure company documentation standards are followed on every project.
• Review plans, project notes, selections, and job information before visiting a site.
• Assist Project Managers with final walkthrough preparation and project closeout documentation.

• Maintain consistent communication with Project Managers, crews, subcontractors, vendors, and office staff.
• Confirm future jobsite needs with crews rather than waiting for shortages or delays to occur.
• Provide accurate and timely updates regarding deliveries, repairs, jobsite conditions, and completed tasks.
• Manage multiple priorities while responding appropriately to changing project needs.
• Use company software and communication systems to document work and provide updates.

This position is designed to develop into a Project Management role. The Construction Operations Assistant will receive hands‑on exposure to:

• Construction scheduling.
• Jobsite coordination.
• Material ordering and logistics.
• Crew and subcontractor communication.
• Customer communication.
• Quality‑control inspections.
• Construction plans and specifications.
• Budget awareness and job costing.
• Punch‑list and warranty management.
• Project documentation.
• Construction problem‑solving.
• Project closeout procedures.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a company truck and tow construction trailers.
• General construction knowledge or…