Contractor Specialist

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking a Contractor Specialist to join our onsite team.

The role supports field sales and engineering by coordinating post-order activities, ensuring proper product installation, and building strong contractor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction Management (preferred), at least 2 years in civil engineering or construction management, and onsite field experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil engineering or construction management.
• Onsite field experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate post-order installation activities, including pre-construction meetings and job site visits.
• Ensure ADS products are installed according to specifications.
• Collaborate with ADS Sales and Engineering Teams to support project execution.
• Maintain accurate project tracking and communication using Salesforce CRM.
• Submit monthly installation activity reports and develop two project profiles per month.
• Lead relationship development with at least 10 strategic contractor accounts.
• Identify new project opportunities through contractor engagement and association involvement.
• Actively participate in social media and professional organizations (e.g., HCA, APWA, ASCE).
• Support field sales and engineering through proactive communication and project follow-up.
• Participate in quarterly lunch-and-learn sessions and contractor education initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Engineer relations

Salesforce CRM

MS Office

Project management

Contractor relations

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Contractor Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will support field sales and

engineering teams by coordinating post-order activities, ensuring proper product installation, and building

strong contractor relationships. If you are passionate about sales, civil engineering, and construction

management, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate post-order installation activities, including pre-construction meetings and job site visits
• Ensure ADS products are installed according to specifications
• Collaborate with ADS Sales and Engineering Teams to support project execution
• Maintain accurate project tracking and communication using Salesforce CRM
• Submit monthly installation activity reports and develop two project profiles per month
• Lead relationship development with at least 10 strategic contractor accounts
• Identify new project opportunities through contractor engagement and association involvement
• Actively participate in social media and professional organizations (e.g., HCA, APWA, ASCE)
• Support field sales and engineering through proactive communication and project follow-up
• Participate in quarterly lunch-and-learn sessions and contractor education initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil engineering or construction management
• Onsite field experience required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively engage with engineers and contractors
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Skilled in developing and maintaining contractor and engineer relationships
• Capable of implementing efficient work schedules and supporting design tool needs

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.