Production Administrator / Preconstruction Manager - Decks & Outdoor Living

Trueline

7d•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Trueline, a rapidly expanding, family-owned residential construction company specializing in custom exterior renovations and outdoor living spaces, is seeking a Production Administrator / Preconstruction Manager for its decks and outdoor living work. The role offers nationwide remote flexibility, with a hybrid option for candidates in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. It is suited to someone with knowledge of deck construction who can turn project designs into accurate, construction-ready plans. The position takes ownership of custom deck and outdoor living projects after sales are complete, preparing them for a smooth transition into construction. This includes reviewing project documents and designs, checking constructability and material requirements, coordinating purchasing and project information, and assembling complete job packages for installation teams. The role also helps manage a pipeline of approximately 100–150 projects, supporting production of roughly 30 deck projects per month, and contributes to improving preconstruction procedures and scalable systems for a growing division.

Requirements

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 using construction software, spreadsheets, and digital project records.
Excellent organizational skills and 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of custom deck and outdoor living projects after the sales process and prepare them for construction.
Review drawings, measurements, photographs, contracts, and project specifications to identify missing information or installation challenges.
Evaluate framing layouts, structural components, connection details, and material requirements for practicality and build readiness.
Verify material takeoffs and coordinate purchasing for lumber, composite decking, fasteners, hardware, and other construction supplies.
Prepare job packages with plans, materials, instructions, and information for installation teams.
Coordinate with sales, purchasing, permitting, and production teams to resolve questions before they create jobsite problems.
Organize and prioritize a pipeline of approximately 100–150 projects while supporting production of roughly 30 deck projects per month.
Review project costs, identify material discrepancies, and recommend solutions to reduce waste and protect profitability.
Maintain accurate project information using construction management software, digital drawings, spreadsheets, and jobsite photographs.
Help refine preconstruction procedures and develop scalable systems for the growing outdoor living division.

Benefits

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.
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.