Are you ready to join a team where your success and happiness truly matter? Are you an experienced Project Developer eager for a fresh opportunity to showcase your skills in a company that prioritizes work/life balance?  Are you someone who values teamwork and demonstrates pride in your work through integrity, respect, caring, and a positive attitude?

If you answered YES to these questions, read on for an incredible career opportunity…

Intro for Company

J Francis Company, situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a renowned design-build remodeling firm with a focus on personalized home renovations. With over 35 years of experience, our priority has always been customer satisfaction, bringing their visions to life from inception to completion. Our core values serve as the foundation for all our interactions, emphasizing the importance of building relationships based on trust. Our mission is clear: we prioritize establishing trust and rapport before delivering high-quality projects, always adhering to timelines and budgets. We understand that the success of a customers’ remodeling journey hinges on the experience they have with us, and it is their experience that ultimately defines our success.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more! www.Jfcollc.com

Summary of Responsibilities

As our business continues to expand, we are looking for our 5thProject Developer. As a Project Developer, you will create Pre-Construction Service Agreements, prepare design packages, estimate costs for residential projects like kitchens, baths, basements, additions, and whole house remodels, and finalize sales before handing over to the Production Department and Project Manager. You will specialize in Kitchen and Bath Design, Residential Architectural Design, and/or estimating. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in reading blueprints, specifications, and other industry documents, as well as accurately estimating materials and writing job specifications. You should possess extensive knowledge of residential construction methods, zoning, building codes, and basic building trades like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Additionally, you should be able to anticipate construction processes and adapt to new practices while demonstrating excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills with customers, colleagues, and subcontractors. Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle multiple tasks and make decisions are also essential.

Essential Functions

• Ability in using software tools like 20/20, Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook), and remodeling industry platforms such as Hometech and BuilderTrend.
  
• Develop and write specifications and scope of work documents for jobs that JFCo develops via Pre-Construction Services Agreements.
  
• Complete design and architectural drawings including existing conditions, floor plans, elevations, sections, etc.
  
• Complete estimates including invitations to bid, pre-bid site meetings, RFI’s, material take offs, and estimates in multiple platforms.
  
• Other responsibilities include pre-construction services, estimating, production assistance, sales, and management of people and processes.
  

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• 5 years of experience in designing, drafting, specifying and selecting materials, estimating, and selling, residential remodeling work.
• 5 years of progressive experience in selling residential remodeling work; and demonstrated sales and estimating success(s).
  
• Professional degree, preferably in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management/Technology, OR equivalent experience.
  
• Hands-on remodeling experience is a plus.
  
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, clean driving record, and personal transportation.
  
• Full Time Mon-Fri.
  

Compensation 

• $75,000 - $85,000, and benefits, with appropriate and/or preferred experience.
  
• Paid Holidays.
  
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time.
  
• Health, vision, and dental insurance after 90 days..
  
• 401k with employer contribution after 1 year of service.
  
• Smart phone, company clothing and mileage reimbursement.
  
• End of year bonus. 
  

How to Apply

• Submit an updated resume.
  
• Portfolio.
  

We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the next step, you will get instructions from Cathy within 3 days of your submission. Everyone will be contacted.

J Francis Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J Francis Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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