Assistant Advisor; Assistant Project Executive

Small Home Advisor (Project Executive) role at Backyard ADUs

Backyard ADU’s Assistant Project Executive is a feeder role to becoming a regional Project Executive. It is expected a successful candidate will stand on their own in 6‑12 months and can grow professionally in both direct‑to‑consumer residential construction and developer‑led commercial/multi‑family construction.

• Attend and take notes on all feasibility studies and learn about ADU construction requirements
• Attend home sets and learn about modular logistics
• Take sales calls and customer service calls
• Attend client meetings and manage follow‑up tasks
• Keep Hub Spot client and project cards up to date (project notes, project stage, etc.)
• Independently learn the local rules and regulations in your region
• Independently learn about water, sewer, electrical services, drainage and other site requirements under Backyard guidance
• Prepare and review construction contracts
• Follow clients through the design/build process from feasibility study to move‑in
• Meet and develop relationships with Backyard’s team members and stakeholders

• Able to maintain deep empathy for the client to drive focus on finding the best solutions
• Able to develop a remote working environment
• Already familiar with Google Workspace, or able to learn it quickly
• Already familiar with Hub Spot CRM, or able to learn it quickly
• Competent in spreadsheets
• Willing to accept feedback, constructive criticism and direction regarding roles and responsibilities and performance
• Excited for personal career growth
• Excited about making an impact on housing accessibility and affordability

• Identify existing water, sewer and electrical connections
• Identify modular and crane constraints
• Demonstrate understanding of financing options for residential construction and ADUs
• Demonstrate ability to talk to clients about budget and financing needs
• Demonstrate ability to talk clients through budget and specification trade‑offs
• Demonstrate ability to understand client desires and accurately communicate them to the project team
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks correctly across sales leads, design clients and construction clients

• College degree preferred
• Work or extensive personal experience in real estate or construction‑related field
• Must come from a client‑facing background; consultative sales or advisory experience preferred
• Must have a proven track record of managing multiple complex projects at once

Working hours are flexible to balance personal life and client service (e.g., if work can take a Saturday, life can take a Thursday).

• 40 hours of direct project work
• 10 hours of self‑driven continuing education expected outside of dedicated project work hours

Must live in the region (Metro West to Worcester). Work will occur remotely and at client sites.

Base Salary: $65,000 – $85,000 based on prior experience and career level.

• 401(k) matching
• Employee‑paid HSA
• 4‑week paid vacation plus national holidays
• Either personal or company phone paid for
• End‑of‑year profit sharing

If interested in applying, send a resume and cover letter to . If the position is listed as a regional opening on our current careers page, please include which region you are applying for.

Entry level

Full‑time

Administrative

Construction