Production Administrator / Preconstruction Manager - Decks & Outdoor Living
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Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of custom deck and outdoor living projects once the sales process is complete, preparing each job for a smooth transition into construction. Review drawings, measurements, photographs,
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Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Take ownership of custom deck and outdoor living projects once the sales process is complete, preparing each job for a smooth transition into construction.
- →Review drawings, measurements, photographs, contracts, and project specifications to identify missing details or potential installation challenges.
- →Evaluate framing layouts, structural components, connection details, and material requirements to ensure projects are practical and ready to build.
- →Verify material takeoffs and coordinate purchasing for lumber, composite decking, fasteners, hardware, and other construction supplies.
- →Prepare complete job packages that give installation teams the plans, materials, instructions, and information needed to execute efficiently.
- →Coordinate with sales, purchasing, permitting, and production teams to resolve questions before they become costly jobsite problems.
- →Organize and prioritize a pipeline of approximately 100-150 projects, supporting a production pace of roughly 30 deck projects per month.
- →Review project costs, identify material discrepancies, and recommend solutions that reduce waste and protect profitability.
- →Maintain accurate project information using construction management software, digital drawings, spreadsheets, and jobsite photographs.
- →Help refine preconstruction procedures and build scalable systems for a growing outdoor living division.
- Strong working knowledge of residential deck construction, structural framing, carpentry, and installation practices.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings and identifying design, material, or constructability issues.
- Ability to prepare or verify construction material takeoffs, including framing lumber, decking, and structural hardware.
- Experience coordinating material purchases, construction documentation, or project preparation.
- Strong computer skills and comfort working with construction software, spreadsheets, and digital project records.
- Excellent organization and the ability to manage numerous projects with competing deadlines.
- Ability to communicate clearly with construction crews, suppliers, sales representatives, and production leadership.
- Sound independent judgment, strong attention to detail, and a practical approach to solving construction problems.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with substantial project volume.
- Experience with a custom deck builder, outdoor living contractor, residential remodeler, or design-build company.
- 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 combined with strong 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 using deck design software, digital measurement tools, or jobsite photo management systems.
- A track record of improving material accuracy, reducing construction delays, or streamlining project workflows.
What We Offer
~1 min read✓Base salary of $75,000-$85,000, depending on experience.
✓Monthly production bonus opportunities, with total annual compensation targeted around $100,000 for strong performance.
✓Additional compensation flexibility for exceptionally qualified candidates.
✓Discretionary performance bonus opportunities.
✓Nationwide remote work opportunities and hybrid flexibility for Pittsburgh-area candidates.
✓Company-provided laptop, monitors, and work phone.
✓Health insurance through UPMC.
✓Dental and vision benefit options.
✓401(k) retirement plan.
✓Direct collaboration with company ownership and operations leadership.
✓The opportunity to shape preconstruction systems within a growing outdoor living division.
✓Meaningful responsibility for project readiness, construction efficiency, and profitability.
✓Long-term professional growth opportunities in an entrepreneurial, privately owned business.
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Worldwide
Fully remote, anywhere in the world
Who can apply
Same as job location
About this job
- Pay per year
- $75,000–$85,000 a year
- 18% above the $68,006 median for Other jobs on Jobera (130,114 salaries).
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 29, 2026
- Last seen
- October 29, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 78%
- Scored at
- October 29, 2026
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