Construction Internship Program
Company Overview
Ashton Woods is the #1 private home builder in the United States, operating under the award‑winning brands Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. Since selling its first home in 1989, the company has been recognized for innovative design, quality construction, and exceptional customer service, earning hundreds of national and local industry awards. Ashton Woods focuses on thoughtfully curated homes for design‑savvy buyers, while Starlight Homes provides affordable, well‑designed homes for first‑time buyers. The company’s core values are Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect.
About the role
The construction internship at Ashton Woods Homes introduces interns to the basic principles of project management on a residential construction site. The program includes an onboarding structure followed by supervised, hands‑on application of learning. Interns will work under the direction of the Project Manager to become familiar with the home‑building process, scheduling, quality control, payment control, and customer‑satisfaction procedures.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned training tasks within a specified time.
- Assist the Project Manager in managing 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 tasks to deliver a quality home on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and the Design Center to ensure coordination and problem‑solving across organizations.
- Work with the assigned Sales Consultant/Associate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Proactively communicate any construction, customer service, or safety issues to the Area Construction Manager, offering suggestions for resolution.
- Assist in ensuring the assigned community is orderly and appealing to homebuyers.
Qualifications
- Junior or senior year of a four‑year program in Construction Science, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi‑task.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license.