Construction & Field Support Manager

Empower Brands•Richmond, VA

49d

About The Position

The Franchise Construction & Field Support Manager serves as the construction subject matter expert, coach, and mentor for Archadeck franchise owners. In this highly influential role, you’ll work directly with franchisees - many from non-construction backgrounds - to train, guide, and support them through every aspect of building a successful outdoor living business. Approximately 70% of your time will focus on launching and ramping up new franchisees, helping them master the Archadeck construction process, hire and manage crews, and deliver projects that exceed homeowner expectations. 20% will focus on supporting established offices to improve production efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The remaining 10% of time will be spent training new franchisees, prior to launch of their business, in Archadeck construction standards and methods in a classroom environment. Your mission: ensure every Archadeck location builds beautifully, safely, and profitably - while maintaining the quality and professionalism that define our brand. Who We’re Looking For: You’re a builder and a teacher. You have deep experience in carpentry, residential construction, and project management, but you also love to coach, simplify, and empower others. You’re confident leading both classroom and on-site training. You understand how to hire, manage, and motivate subcontractor crews. And above all, you’re passionate about helping small business owners grow and succeed. About Archadeck Outdoor Living: Archadeck Outdoor Living, part of Empower Brands, is the nation’s leading designer and builder of custom outdoor living spaces - including decks, porches, patios, fire features and shade structures. With over 70 independently owned locations across North America, we bring design, craftsmanship, and professionalism to every backyard project. We’re growing fast - and we’re looking for a Construction Field Support Manager who is passionate about residential construction and about helping others succeed. This is a unique opportunity to blend your field expertise with mentoring and operational coaching to help new and existing franchise owners thrive. WHO WE ARE: Empower Brands was founded in 2022 as a product of the integration of Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands. Empower encompasses ten industry-leading brands across commercial and residential services: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Koala Insulation, Wallaby Windows, Superior Fence and Rail, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industry while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s new website at EmpowerFranchising.com. Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Empower Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Empower Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in residential construction, framing, carpentry, hardscapes (pavers or concrete), masonry, roofing or general residential remodeling
Skilled and experienced in managing multiple crews and subcontractors
Experienced in job costing, scheduling, and quality assurance
Strong communicator and coach - able to train new business owners in both group and field settings
Comfortable balancing construction, operations, and relationship management
Familiar with permitting, inspections, and residential building codes
Travel-ready (up to 30%)

Responsibilities

Construction & Production Management Expert - Ensure franchise partners follow Archadeck’s construction standards, processes, and best practices from project planning through completion.
Support Franchise Business Consultants (FBCs) in guiding franchisees through design consultations and proprietary pricing software.
Coach franchisees on planning, estimating, and executing outdoor living projects -including how to find, hire, train, and manage subcontractor carpenter crews.
Deliver engaging training to franchise owners on construction standards, production management systems, estimating tools, and product knowledge.
Continually refine training content and methodologies to improve operational efficiency and construction quality.
Serve as an ongoing resource for franchisees needing project support, troubleshooting, or guidance.
Act as the internal owner for Archadeck’s production management tools, software, and workflows.
Partner with IT, Operations, and Design teams to ensure software and systems work seamlessly for franchisees.
Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with franchise owners.
Analyze business and production metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Provide actionable strategies for achieving KPIs in marketing, sales, scheduling, customer satisfaction, and project margin.
Facilitate ongoing communication and accountability through coaching calls and periodic field visits
Track and analyze franchise performance metrics, reporting trends and results to brand leadership.
Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to the Franchise Operations leadership team.