Construction & Design Assistant in Houston, Texas at Home Creations

Position: Construction & Design Assistant
FLSA: Hourly
Location: 9720 Cypresswood Drive, Ste 206
Houston, TX 77070
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, Flex per Employee Handbook

General Purpose: Home Creations, a family-owned builder in operation since 1981 with more than 19,000
homes delivered across our divisions, is adding a Construction & Design Assistant to our Houston Division.
This is an entry-level, high-visibility role for someone who wants to learn the homebuilding business from the
inside. This is a great introduction to New Home Construction Operations. Over time this role builds a working
understanding of every seat in the division.

Supervision Received: Works directly under the direction of the Division President

Supervision Exercised: no direct reports

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

CRM & Sales Reporting

• Own day-to-day CRM implementation, data hygiene, and lead entry across the sales team
• Build and distribute weekly and monthly reporting on traffic, leads, and sales activity to division
  leadership
• Support Sales Consultants with follow-up sequences, template updates, and pipeline tracking inside the
  CRM

Closing Coordination

• Coordinate closings across Homebuyers, Sales Consultants, preferred lenders, and title companies,
  keeping every party aligned on dates, documents, and outstanding items
• Track loan milestones, appraisal and title timelines, and flag delays to sales and construction before they
  slip
• Confirm closing packages, disbursement authorizations, and post-closing handoffs to warranty and
  customer care
• Order Warranty Certification from 3rd party Warranty Service. Ensure contact information and
  distribution of all customer surveys.
  Permitting & Utilities
• Prepare and submit permit applications for new home starts and track approvals through municipal,
  MUD, and utility jurisdictions
• Set up temporary utilities at start of construction and coordinate permanent utility for homes under
  construction (electric, gas, water, sewer)
• Maintain a permitting and utilities tracker so construction and sales leadership always know status by lot

Design & Selections

• Curate interior selections on spec homes (cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, plumbing and lighting
  fixtures, paint) that reflect the Home Creations brand and current buyer demand
• Maintain the selections library, vendor samples, and pricing sheets in an organized, up-to-date system
  Budget Maintenance
• Own the division marketing budget, including monthly and quarterly spend reporting to Division
  Executives and the Corporate Office
• Maintain inventory of branded SWAG and directional signage for model homes and events, reordering
  ahead of runout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional presence, strong written and verbal communication, and comfort greeting Homebuyers
  face-to-face
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams (closings, permits, CRM,
  etc.) in parallel
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ability to learn a CRM quickly
• Reliable transportation and valid Texas driver's license; willing to travel between communities. Prior
  homebuilder, real estate, title, or mortgage exposure is a plus but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of general office practices
• Ability to work in a fast -paced environment
• Ability to adjust to an ever-changing market
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate professionally
• Good time management skills
• Good attendance and punctuality is mandatory
• Demonstrate attention to detail and patience
• Strong organizational skills; Strong data entry skills
• Willingness to be a member of a dedicated team
• Must have good people skills and professional appearance.

Work Environment: Temperature controlled office and environment. Some field work and occasionally walking
through homes under construction, up to 20%. The noise level is moderately quiet unless on the jobsite.

Physical Demands: Often requires sitting for up to 8 hours per day and repetitive use of fingers for typing.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and to stoop or kneel. Must be able to carry
equipment up to 30 lbs. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions of the job.

Tool and Equipment: Windows PC, telephone, printer/copier/fax, and other general office equipment.

Expectations for all Employees:

All employees will support the organizations mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors:

• Excellence and competence
• Collaboration and innovation
• Respect and Dedication
• Accountability and Ownership

Home Creations is an equal opportunity employer.