Production Administrator – Preconstruction Manager, Decks & Outdoor Living

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Assume responsibility for custom deck and outdoor living projects after the sales process concludes, ensuring a seamless transition into construction.

• Analyze drawings, measurements, photographs, contracts, and project specifications to pinpoint any missing information or potential installation hurdles.

• Assess framing layouts, structural components, connection details, and material needs to confirm that projects are viable and ready for construction.

• Validate material takeoffs and coordinate the procurement of lumber, composite decking, fasteners, hardware, and other essential construction supplies.

• Compile comprehensive job packages that include plans, materials, instructions, and information for installation teams.

• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, permitting, and production teams to address questions before they escalate into costly jobsite issues.

• Organize and prioritize a pipeline of approximately 100-150 projects, supporting a production rate of about 30 deck projects each month.

• Analyze project costs, identify material inconsistencies, and propose solutions to minimize waste and safeguard profitability.

• Maintain precise project information using construction management software, digital drawings, spreadsheets, and jobsite photographs.

• Assist in refining preconstruction processes and developing scalable systems for an expanding outdoor living division.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong knowledge of residential deck construction, structural framing, carpentry, and installation methods.

• Experience in reviewing construction drawings and recognizing design, material, or buildability concerns.

• Capability to prepare or confirm construction material takeoffs, including framing lumber, decking, and structural hardware.

• Background in coordinating material purchases, construction documentation, or project preparation.

• Proficient computer skills and comfort with construction software, spreadsheets, and digital project records.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Clear communication skills with construction crews, suppliers, sales representatives, and production leadership.

• Strong independent judgment, attention to detail, and a practical mindset for resolving construction issues.

• Capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a significant project volume.

• Experience with a custom deck builder, outdoor living contractor, residential remodeler, or design-build firm.

• Background in preconstruction, production coordination, construction purchasing, estimating, or project management.

• Experience as a deck designer or material takeoff specialist for a lumberyard or building materials supplier.

• Hands-on deck building or framing experience complemented by solid office and technology skills.

• Familiarity with composite decking, covered porches, roof structures, or other outdoor living installations.

• Experience with ServiceTitan, Buildertrend, JobTread, JobNimbus, AccuLynx, or similar contractor platforms.

• Experience utilizing deck design software, digital measurement tools, or jobsite photo management systems.

• Proven track record of enhancing material accuracy, reducing construction delays, or optimizing project workflows.

🏝️ Benefits

• Monthly production bonus opportunities, with total annual compensation aimed at around $100,000 for high performance.

• Flexibility in additional compensation for exceptionally well-qualified candidates.

• Opportunities for discretionary performance bonuses.

• Remote work options nationwide and hybrid flexibility for candidates in the Pittsburgh area.

• Company-provided laptop, monitors, and work phone.

• Health insurance through UPMC.

• Options for dental and vision benefits.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Direct collaboration with company ownership and operations leadership.

• The chance to influence preconstruction systems within a growing outdoor living division.

• Significant responsibility for project readiness, construction efficiency, and profitability.

• Long-term professional development opportunities in an entrepreneurial, privately owned business.