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Arbor Homes

Builds new homes in affordable communities

Construction Builder

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Louisville, KY, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Prior builder experience is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience is required.
  • Comfort using cell-phone applications is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operation of assigned communities and walking every room in every house every day.
  • Take ownership of assigned communities.
  • Perform pre-construction and pre-drywall meetings with each buyer according to the build schedule for each house.
  • Contact each buyer under construction weekly to enhance their experience and drive customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and foster relationships with contractors and municipal inspectors to streamline building and minimize waste and schedule delays.
  • Communicate failures or issues discovered in the field with the Area Manager, Purchasing, Land Development, and other relevant parties as the situation warrants.
  • Develop and train the Assistant Superintendent.
  • Maintain daily job-site readiness for the contractor base, including cleaning garages for interior-trim delivery and keeping concrete and vinyl areas free of paint overspray, humps, or dips for vinyl installers.
  • Create and maintain an open working relationship with the sales team and communicate customer issues weekly to support a unified company response.
Desired Qualifications
  • Construction and/or customer relations experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of construction and building-code practices and procedures is a plus.
  • Some college is preferred.

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