Construction Manager

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 the first-time homebuyer, 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 homebuilders 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. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Jacksonville, Nashville, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa.

The Construction Manager I is responsible for overseeing aspects of assigned residential construction projects in accordance with company standards, established policies, and applicable local building codes. This position ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within approved budgets, and at a quality level that meets or exceeds customer expectations. Typically assigned to communities with minimal structural and design variation, where construction volume and pacing are appropriately aligned with both business objectives and buyer demand.

Tasks are performed independently, relying on the support and guidance of Senior Construction Manager and Area Construction Manager when needed.

• Plan, schedule, and manage residential construction activities to meet established critical paths and cycle time requirements.
• Ensure all homes achieve 100% completion by the scheduled Homeowner Orientation date.
• Provide clear and consistent weekly construction status updates to the sales team.
• Conduct and document all customer-facing appointments through post-closing in accordance with company protocols.

• Ensure all trade partners fully understand and adhere to approved scopes of work, construction schedules, specifications, and quality standards.
• Address and resolve contractor conflicts promptly, fairly, and professionally.
• Evaluate trade partner performance and provide regular, constructive feedback.
• Encourage and collect feedback from trade partners to support continuous improvement in processes and construction methods.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites across assigned communities.
• Strictly enforce all safety policies, job site rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper implementation and maintenance of erosion control measures and land development features.

• Manage construction activities in alignment with approved budgets.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend cost-saving initiatives when appropriate.
• Accurately document cost variances, determine root causes, and implement corrective measures.
• Verify material deliveries for accuracy, quality, and quantity, and ensure secure storage.
• Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies in coordination with internal departments and vendor partners.
• Comply with all company authorization and payment procedures for contract and noncontract work.

• Ensure all construction activities comply with established company quality standards…