Our Opportunities

Bookkeeper

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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HR Specialist

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $75,000 – 95,000 salary with standard benefits

Report: Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

The HR Specialist serves to balance the needs of the employee with the needs of the organization. This role implements and maintains policies to promote workplace conditions that are mutually beneficial to the relationship, productivity, and satisfaction of the employee and the company. The HR Specialist is an integral part of making the company’s vision statement a reality to every employee and across the company as a whole.

Role and Responsibilities

• Upholds the organization’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and HR Department Charter
• Recruits top talent through internally managed platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Ziprecruiter, etc
• Manages third party recruiting agencies
• Issues Offers for Employment at the direction of relevant manager
• Onboards employees according to the Onboarding Checklist and hosts initial orientation meetings
• Offboards employees with a termination letter, benefits cancellation, and final paycheck
• Maintains a Cultural Guide and Employee Handbook based on current legislation
• Interfaces with third party HR services and labor attorneys to maintain compliance and reduce risk exposure
• Maintains compliance with FMLA, HFWA, COMPS, EPEW and other relevant legislation
• Utilizes DISC communication model to improve workplace communication and mediate conflict
• Administers employee benefits through enrollment, monitors participation, and comparison of compensation packages to market conditions
• Maintains job description database, organizational chart, and key accountabilities
• Keeps records of all performance evaluations, improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and compensation adjustments to be communicated to Finance
• Facilitates training and development along with employee’s direct supervisor
• Maintains a complete and compliant employee file for every employee
• Participates in the development of Employee Incentive initiatives (such as performance based bonuses) and collects performance data
• Manages resources for multilingual translation

Key Accountabilities

Performs quarterly HR compliance checkups and consultations with legal counsel

Performs Onboarding and Training functions with a 95% completion or better (as defined by Onboarding and Training Checklist, see link above)

Maintains 100% complete employee files as defined by the Template Employee File

Skills, Abilities, and Key Competencies for Success

• Three or more years experience in HR management
• Experience with construction administration preferred
• Strong task management and organizational skills
• Savvy with basic software like Microsoft Office, Google, Adobe, etc
• Practices thorough documentation and notation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed organizational and self-management skills

Operations Specialist

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $70,000 to $90,000 annually plus standard full-time benefits

Objectives And Purpose:

The Operations Specialist is the “Pipeline Champion”. This role facilitates the processes of project development, design, estimation, permitting, and other preconstruction tasks. The Operations Specialist increases efficiency between the point of first impression with a client and the point a proposal is presented. The OS serves the organization by ensuring the quality and timeliness of the process through driving project timelines and holding departments accountable to commitments. The OS acts as a point of accountability and project manager for jobs moving through the pipeline.

Position Duties And Responsibilities:

• Facilitate communication between departments utilizing DISC.
• Leverage department leaders to improve the speed and quality of deliverables between departments.
• Maintain metrics on the percentage complete of deliverables handed off between departments.
• Support stakeholders in their accountability to commitments made.
• Manage engagement and timelines of third party services that are auxiliary to Design Service Agreements.
• Track and report monthly conversion metrics of projects in the Pipeline to leadership.
• Forecast construction contract sales dates and update master schedule.
• Manages the Pipeline meeting, commitments, and next steps.
  • Records account of commitments made vs completed on time.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and confidential working environment.
  • Act as an employee advocate and conflict resolution mediator. Escalates concerns to Human Resources when appropriate.
• Prepare and submit demo, building permits, and SPR applications with municipalities.
• Assist departments in developing and implementing approved changes to processes.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Pipeline output meets or exceeds the revenue of production quarterly, and 125% of the revenue production annually.
2. Project development timelines (contract dates) are maintained and updated on the master schedule monthly by the 25th.
3. Deliverables between departments are 95% complete, or better, as defined by handoff checklists.

Required Skills And Competencies:

• Understands and displays influential leadership skills
• Three or more years of personnel management experience
• Understanding of general business functions such as HR, Finance, Marketing, etc
• Education in business or business management preferred
• Previous experience in construction administration a must
• Ability to model company processes as flow charts or similar
• Strong communication skills
• Embraces an analytical and performance based mindset

Estimator

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Reporting Relationship: Senior Estimator

Compensation: $70,000 to $125,000 annual salary plus benefits

Objectives and Purpose

The Estimator is able to dissect a construction project into components and calculate costs. This role requires a technically strong and detail oriented mindset to ensure the project scope is completely accounted for. The Estimator leverages software resources, historical data, trade partners, and other construction professionals in the company to assemble the most accurate, complete, and clear cost information about a proposed scope of work.

Overview & Principal Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Estimator in preparation of project estimates. Manage data of projected costs as determined by Senior Estimator.
• Coordinate bidding of subcontractors and suppliers. Take the total project scope of work and define it by trade.
• Track which plan sets have been circulated to which vendors and which vendors have returned a bid.
• Effectively communicate the status of estimates with the Senior Estimator. Provide information regarding the development and progression of estimates through completion.
• Assist in identifying scope inconsistencies with returned bids from subcontractors.
• Manage incoming information regarding updates to design documents, structural drawings, building department redlines, and architect responses.
• Translate and incorporate the subcontractor bids into the project estimate.
• Schedule trade walks with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist Senior Estimator in managing and achieving completion or proposals by the deadlines as updated in the weekly pipeline meetings.
• Verify the Scope, Cost Summary, and Plans are consistent. Ensure that all documents are completely prepared before the turnover to sales.
• Assist Senior Estimator in expanding the trade contractor resource database. Assist in developing new trade contractor relationships.
• Assist in tracking changes to the scope of work from the initial estimate to the final proposal. Work with Senior Estimator to break out additions and alternatives when needed.
• Assist in maintaining the filing standards of the Google Drive database. Ensure the Estimation folder is prepared and converted to the Job Book folder at the appropriate time.

Skills, Abilities, and Key Competencies for Success

Prioritizes accuracy of information and projected job costs.

Exceptional data management skills.

Driven to improve the departmental processes.

Technically oriented and software savvy. Applies technology to advance the efficiency of the role and department.

Practices thorough documentation and notation.

Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Intermediate knowledge of the building and construction process.

Highly developed organizational and self-management skills.

HR Specialist

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $75,000 – 95,000 salary with standard benefits

Report: Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

The HR Specialist serves to balance the needs of the employee with the needs of the organization. This role implements and maintains policies to promote workplace conditions that are mutually beneficial to the relationship, productivity, and satisfaction of the employee and the company. The HR Specialist is an integral part of making the company’s vision statement a reality to every employee and across the company as a whole.

Role and Responsibilities

• Upholds the organization’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and HR Department Charter
• Recruits top talent through internally managed platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Ziprecruiter, etc
• Manages third party recruiting agencies
• Issues Offers for Employment at the direction of relevant manager
• Onboards employees according to the Onboarding Checklist and hosts initial orientation meetings
• Offboards employees with a termination letter, benefits cancellation, and final paycheck
• Maintains a Cultural Guide and Employee Handbook based on current legislation
• Interfaces with third party HR services and labor attorneys to maintain compliance and reduce risk exposure
• Maintains compliance with FMLA, HFWA, COMPS, EPEW and other relevant legislation
• Utilizes DISC communication model to improve workplace communication and mediate conflict
• Administers employee benefits through enrollment, monitors participation, and comparison of compensation packages to market conditions
• Maintains job description database, organizational chart, and key accountabilities
• Keeps records of all performance evaluations, improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and compensation adjustments to be communicated to Finance
• Facilitates training and development along with employee’s direct supervisor
• Maintains a complete and compliant employee file for every employee
• Participates in the development of Employee Incentive initiatives (such as performance based bonuses) and collects performance data
• Manages resources for multilingual translation

Key Accountabilities

Performs quarterly HR compliance checkups and consultations with legal counsel

Performs Onboarding and Training functions with a 95% completion or better (as defined by Onboarding and Training Checklist, see link above)

Maintains 100% complete employee files as defined by the Template Employee File

Skills, Abilities, and Key Competencies for Success

• Three or more years experience in HR management
• Experience with construction administration preferred
• Strong task management and organizational skills
• Savvy with basic software like Microsoft Office, Google, Adobe, etc
• Practices thorough documentation and notation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed organizational and self-management skills

Project Developer

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $$65,000 – $75,000 base salary, sales commissions, and standard benefits

Report: Director of Sales

Job Description

The Project Developer has a strong understanding of the sales, design, and preconstruction processes. They excel at cultivating leads, building relationships, and managing expectations. This role has strong social skills and the ability to showcase culture, values and the customer experience value-add. The Project Developer has both strong sales skills and construction knowledge. This role guides the client through project development and ultimately closes deals on Construction Agreements.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead intake and preliminary qualification of leads
• Manage sales activities in CRM software (Buildertrend / Pipeline)
• Develop strong, ongoing relationships with prospects and customers
• Lead initial sales meetings with prospects to define scope of work and desired investment
• Lead the design service introduction meeting
• Lead budget check in meetings throughout development
• Meet or exceed defined KPIs such as sales volume and margin
• Monitors projects throughout development for scope creep, budget concerns, and key client decisions
• Coordinate with Production and Design to target upcoming sales dates and timeline for construction
• Work with Sales Director/Design to create, plan, and deliver presentations
• Effectively closes deals on Design Service Agreements and Construction Agreements
• Develop and implement sales techniques and strategy through training, data analysis, and feedback
• Maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure PCB’s service is meeting/exceeding expectations originally set in the development phase
• Understands and advocates for the customer experience during development

Skills and Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Intermediate construction knowledge
• Intermediate knowledge of construction costs
• Previous sales training preferred
• Highly responsive person who is easy to contact by email, phone, text, etc.

Senior Designer

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $75,000 to $125,000 salary per year plus standard full-time benefits

Report: Director of Operations

Objectives And Purpose:

The Design Project Manager is a blend of organization, collaboration, creativity and construction. They effectively guide clients through the design process from the time the initial Design Service Agreement is signed to the time it is turned over for production. Their primary role is to organize the design process, allocate resources, and maintain timelines for successful project completion. The Design Manager exhibits the skills of a Designer II, in addition to managing resources and personnel required to complete the design process.

Position Duties And Responsibilities:

• Manage design partners and in house resources to create a quality set of design documents with specified finishes.
• Manages the production of design documents through the process of as-built documentation, architectural/space development, and finish selections.
• Maintains clear definition of the scope of design services sold to the client.
• Coordinates partners and in house resources to fulfill the scope of service.
• Proactively identify and negotiate changes in the scope of work between design partners and clients.
• Monitors and negotiates the cost of resources against the project budget.
• Establish and maintain clear and effective communication channels with all parties both internal and external.
• Establishes and maintains project schedules through the design process.
• Manages project schedules and proactively identifies solutions to upcoming problems.
• Drives schedules to complete the design process by key deadlines.
• Leverage estimation and production resources to monitor feasibility and cost drivers of design projects.
• Demonstrates outstanding time management and organizational skills, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, adhere to deadlines and work within budgetary constraints.
• Manage the production of final construction plans, written scope, finish schedule, and presentation portfolio by the design team.
• Coach, encourage, and provide leadership to direct reports and other team members to increase performance.

Required Skills And Competencies:

• Three or more years of experience
• Comfortable in a personnel management position
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to set and manage expectations for clients and teams
• Proficient in reading construction drawings
• Ability to draw, read, redline: Dimensioned floor plans with Notes and General Conditions, Elevations, Millwork, and Finish Schedule
• Architectural/drafting experience is highly preferred
• High level knowledge of construction costs

Designer

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $95,000 to $115,000 salary per year plus standard full-time benefits

Report: Senior Designer

Objectives And Purpose:

The Designer is a unique blend of creativity and construction. You use creative influence to  translate an idea into a tangible custom product for the client. This requires strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively guide clients through the design process from initial sales meeting to project completion.

Position Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assist in the sale of Design Agreements by attending presale client meetings
• Understand, translate, and execute the client’s vision within budget parameters
• Document existing conditions through notes, photographs (will be trained on Matterport operation)
• Manage and guide client ‘selections and finishes’ approval process
• Produce and document initial scope of work
• Develop and present mood boards, selection portfolios, or other presentation materials to illustrate the overall design aesthetic of project
• Create conceptual space plan and interior elevation sketches to send to the draftsperson
• Accurately document selections in the Finish Schedule
• Establish and maintain clear and effective communication channels with all parties both internal and external.
• Obtain approvals from the client for all specified finishes and ensure that any unapproved finishes are communicated as allowances to the estimator
• Meets deliverables according to established procedures and deadlines

Required Skills And Competencies:

• Knowledgeable and current on product lines, vendors, and industry trends
• Ten or more years of experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to set and manage expectations for clients and team
• Diversity in styles and creative influences with the ability to adapt to the design requirements of the client to execute their vision
• Ability to draw, read, readline construction drawings such as: space plan, finish plan, finish schedule, and elevation drawings
• Proficient comprehension of architectural nomenclature
• Experience with drafting software is highly preferred
• Ability to transition focus between a high level project scope and minute design details
• General knowledge of construction costs recommended

Carpenter

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $28 to $35 per hour plus standard full-time benefits

Objectives And Purpose:

Carpenter Three provides expert level carpentry services and assistance to the supervisor on the job site. Carpenter Three is the acting supervisor while the superintendent is not present and is thoroughly versed in all aspects of the assigned project.

Position Duties And Responsibilities:

• Follows instruction from supervisor quickly and efficiently
• Provides feedback to the supervisor on labor and material resource utilization
• Understands and influences the project schedule by coordinating labor resources in the supervisor’s absence
• Thoroughly understands the scope of work, project schedule, and budget. Assists in identifying influential factors
• Shows an expert level skill set of rough and finish carpentry methods and techniques
• Capable of all framing duties and performs interior trim and cabinetry with expert craftsmanship
• Has a highly developed skill set in multiple additional trades such as drywall, tile, paint, flooring, etc.
• Capable of performing and directing others on all carpentry tasks
• Able to train and advise Carpenter One and Two on techniques and methods
• Interacts well with subcontractors, and clients; uses good communication skills including empathy and critical thinking
• Keeps supervisor updated about the build process both verbally and through messaging
• Actively engages in future planning of the project by offering assistance to supervisor in construction sequence, materials, and labor demands
• Uses tools, technology, and personnel to efficiently complete assigned tasks
• Uses company tools and resources as intended and without undue wear and tear
• Follows industry standard safety protocols
• Maintains company standards of cleanliness and job site conduct
• Enforces company policies and procedures in the supervisor’s absence
• Communicates with clients, subcontractors, and other employees in the supervisor’s absence

Required Skills And Competencies:

• Has five years of carpentry experience and demonstrates an equivalent proficiency in workmanship or better
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Keeps physically fit; can regularly lift 50 lbs. overhead
• Dresses in clean and well-kept attire
• Understands blueprint drawings and project specifications
• Brings discrepancies and special conditions to the attention of the supervisor
• Demonstrates expert skills with basic measurements and tools such as tapes, squares, and levels
• Demonstrates expert skills with the use of common hand and power tools such as drills, chop saws, circular saws, table saws, sanders, etc.
• Maintains a safe and clean jobsite at all times
• Maintains a valid driver’s license

Project Manager

Please see details below and submit resume to info@petracustombuilders.com if interested.

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Compensation: $85,000 to $110,000 salary per year plus standard full-time benefits

Objectives And Purpose:

The Project Manager is the expertly honed specialist of construction management services. This position has a master level skill set sufficient to handle all projects with only a rare need for input from the Director of Production on technically challenging or high liability construction tasks. Examples could be a full competency in extensive remodels and high end ground-up custom homes.  The project manager excels in communication between all project stakeholders while consistently manages the schedule and budget to optimize the project’s performance.

Position Duties And Responsibilities:

• Routinely exceeds expectations set by the Director of Production
• Self-sufficiently manages projects within their skillset
• Maintains and understands a project scope of work and budget
• Maintains and takes ownership of project budget
• Creates/updates scope sheets to contract subcontractors for scope of work to be performed
• Maintains a complete understanding of each subcontractor’s scope of work and bid
• Negotiates favorable outcomes where scope gaps are discovered
• Proactively identifies and negotiates changes in the scope of work between subcontractors and clients
• Prepares change orders for review by the Director of Production that require little or no revision
• Presents and facilitates the timely acceptance or rejection of change orders with clients
• Maintains an expert knowledge of contractual terms regarding change orders, allowances, contingency, and exclusions
• Maintains ongoing task lists and cost code designation for PCB labor resources
• Contracts all project Subcontractors within the first 20% duration of the project
• Maintains a knowledge of budget impacts and forecasts end performance with a high level of accuracy
• Completes job costing to review with Director of Production and CFO monthly
• Coordinates all material, subcontract, and labor resources needed to perform the project
• Maintains project procurement log to ensure a timely delivery of materials
• Assists and reviews Superintendent project schedule with very high accuracy
• Displays expert knowledge of task sequencing to appropriately buyout each trade
• Manages client expectations on timelines and outcomes
• Maintains exceptional communication with client, architect, and other involved parties
• Provides advanced notice to parties of selection deadlines or other time sensitive tasks
• Enforces quality, safety, and timeliness of all aspects of the project
• Trains and mentors Lead Carpenter in all aspects of the project including but not limited to; reading blueprints, understanding Subcontractor proposals, scheduling and client interaction.
• Maintains an outstanding KPI performance across all categories
• Exercises exceptional judgment, discretion, and problem solving skills
• Reviews, approves, codes, and submits subcontractor invoices for payment
• Codes and submits other project expenses such as credit card receipts
• Follow and suggest improvement in other company construction processes

Required Skills And Competencies:

• Possesses five years or more experience or the equivalent skillset in construction management
• Possesses knowledge of means and methods to accomplish very creative architecture and engineering
• Exercises an uncommonly strong attention to detail and thoroughness in their work
• Utilizes excellent communication skills
• Highly developed in a personnel management role
• Displays an expert level proficiency in the principles of project management
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Dresses in clean and well-kept attire
• Understands blueprint drawings and project specifications at an expert level
• Proactively identifies discrepancies and complications
• Maintains a valid driver’s license