Construction Manager in Training

RPMGlobal; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Company holidays

PTO

401k with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Fence Company is seeking a Branch Manager in Training in Salt Lake City. This two-year program rotates you through installation, rental, counter, sales, finance, and leadership, preparing you to run your own branch. The role pays $60,000+ DOE with bonuses and requires willingness to travel and relocate after training.

American Fence has a long track record since 1948, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth as part of a plan to expand to new locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, Management or Construction Management.
• 1+ years of business-to-business (B2B) sales experience.
• 2+ years in construction, rental sales, or related field.
• 2+ years in management.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Understanding of P&L, inventory control, budgeting, collections, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain features, and solicit orders.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate fencing project activities to meet deadlines.
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, and delivery dates.
• Create or approve contract addendums for subcontractor work.
• Discuss and resolve matters with owners, contractors, or staff.
• Explain plans and contract terms to owners, developers, and staff.
• Obtain necessary permits or licenses including blue stake or marking service.
• Review inventory and ensure customer accountability for missing/damaged panels.
• Inventory yard weekly for variance and track causes.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Customer relationship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Business or Construction Management

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

E1 accounting system

Job description

Branch Manager in Training is a unique opportunity to participate in a training program that can lead to a Branch Manager position here at American Fence Company. This is a two year program where you will rotate through every part of the business; installation, rental, counter, sales, finance, and leadership. By the time you complete this program, you will be ready to run your own branch. AFC is looking to open new locations, and we need managers ready to step in. Pay rate for this position is $60,000 + DOE plus bonuses. Must be willing to travel and relocate after completing the training.

About Us

American Fence has been building careers since 1948 and one of the largest installers of rental and permanent fence, is focused on future growth. We provide a high quality of fencing solutions by valuing our employees which has resulted in average tenure of 9 years of employment.

Program Includes:

• Learning the full AFC business from the ground up — installation, rental, counter, and field operations
• Working alongside an experienced Branch Manager who will mentor you and hold you accountable
• Developing project management, sales, and customer relationship skills
• Studying branch financials — P&L, margins, job costing, and budgeting
• Leading crews, coach team members, and handle escalated issues
• Completing a one-week rotation through AFC's corporate office (marketing, AR, IT, purchasing, legal)

Branch Manager Job Duties Include:

• Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
• Review job site requirements for anything unusual and approve contract
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate fencing project activities to meet deadlines.
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, and delivery dates.
• Create or approve contract addendums for subcontractor work.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or subcontractor to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or problems.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
• Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses including blue stake or other utility line marking service.
• Review panel inventory and ensure customer accountability for missing or damaged panels.
• Inventory yard weekly for variance and track down cause.
  

Education:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred - Business Administration, Business Management, Construction Management or similar
  

Experience Required:

• 1 plus years of experience in business to business sales
• 2 plus years of experience in construction, rental sales, or other related field
• 2 plus years of experience in management
• Experience in project management preferred
• Understanding of P & L, inventory control, budgeting, collections, and logistics

Computer Skills:

• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in E1 or other business or accounting system preferred

Benefits

We offer full Benefit packages to our employees including:

• Group Medical Insurance with prescription coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary AD & D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k with company match
• Employee Discounts

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V - Drug Free Environment