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Arbor Homes

Builds new homes in affordable communities

Construction Assistant Builder

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Louisville, KY, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literacy and comfort using phone applications, Word, and Excel.
  • A current driver's license and good driving record.
  • Valid auto insurance.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Construction and/or customer-relations experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Focus on training and supervising trade partners using job schedules and trade scopes of work.
  • Oversee construction, inspection, and scheduling of the entire home to ensure completion within the allotted cycle time.
  • Ensure trade work meets or exceeds quality standards.
  • Be hands-on during the finishing stages, correcting and fine-tuning homes to meet quality standards and striving to deliver homes with a zero punch list.
  • Maintain the appearance of the community, showcase homes, models, and sales center.
  • Communicate clearly with the Construction Superintendent, Sales Manager, trade base, and homeowners.
  • Provide the supervisor with feedback on trade partners' overall performance.
  • Approve trade partner purchase orders after satisfactory completion of work, and validate material deliveries for quantity and condition.
  • Walk assigned homes at least twice daily.
  • Ensure job-site cleanliness and compliance with safety, SWPPP, state and federal guidelines, and company policy.
  • Attend construction meetings and training classes as scheduled.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Some college is preferred.
  • Construction and/or customer-relations experience is a plus.

About the company

Arbor Homes builds new homes and neighborhoods in Central Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. It designs and constructs houses that are offered at affordable prices, with communities ranging from standard to low-maintenance options. The company expanded its reach by founding Silverthorne Homes for luxury move-up homes and by acquiring Elite Homes, then joining Clayton Properties Group to broaden its footprint. Through these efforts, Arbor Homes aims to increase home ownership by delivering high-quality homes at good value.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Arrival Series targets first-time buyers with standardized layouts and smaller lots.
  • Arbor's Shepherd partnership sold a finished home and moved in its first family.
  • Franklin approved 202 homes on March 19, 2026, preserving near-term Indiana pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • BBB logged 44 complaints in three years, including unresolved drainage and framing defects.
  • Franklin residents fought Arbor's 2025 proposal over traffic, sewage, and bait-and-switch fears.
  • If warranty defects keep rising, Arbor loses trust and local approvals across Indiana.

What makes Arbor Homes unique

  • Clayton-owned Arbor Homes pairs national capital with Indiana-first affordable housing execution.
  • May 14, 2026, Arrival Series launched $199,995 homes in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
  • September 11, 2026, Timberland Springs won 285 lots, scaling entry-level product.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity