Major Projects - Major Projects Consultant

EFCO Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider seeks a Major Projects Consultant in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on generating profitable business through strategic consulting, customer engagement, and market insight, ensuring project success and long-term growth. Candidates should have 3–5 years of construction sales experience and a Bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Proficiency in Salesforce and strong interpersonal skills are essential. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction sales experience required.
• Proven track record in sales performance.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Develop customized, cost-effective forming solutions.
• Identify new opportunities based on market insight.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales performance

Negotiation skills

Creativity

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field

Tools

Salesforce

Proficiency in CRM software

Job description

Major Projects - Major Projects Consultant

Des Moines, IA, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Purpose

Generate profitable business through the sale and rental of EFCO forming systems by acting as a strategic consultant to customers and internal district sales teams. Build trust, assess needs, and deliver customized solutions that ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, successful project delivery, and long-term business growth.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Essential Functions

Customer Engagement and Sales Performance (40%)
Build lasting relationships with key stakeholders by understanding project needs and offering value-driven formwork solutions. Mentor and collaborate with local EFCO teams to present, negotiate, and close orders while ensuring timely collections. Consistently exceed sales targets by combining strategic thinking with a commitment to service excellence.

Solution Development and Project Execution (35%)
Partner with district teams to develop customized, cost-effective forming solutions. Prepare estimates, present compelling proposals, and respond to customer feedback with agility. Ensure a seamless handoff from sales to execution. Apply technical acumen and creativity to drive quality project outcomes.

Market Insight and Strategic Growth (15%)
Stay attuned to customer goals, construction trends, and market activity to identify new opportunities. Work proactively to expand EFCO’s reach by introducing new products or services where applicable. Use organizational knowledge and sound judgment to align business development strategies with EFCO’s values of Innovation, Integrity, and Quality.

Sales Funnel and Forecast Management (5%)

Maintain accurate and timely sales records in Salesforce, documenting key activities and pipeline metrics . Forecast monthly sales activity aligned with project and operational capacity .

Performance Measurement and Scorecard Compliance (5%)

Adhere to the EFCO 18 Scorecard, including both financial and competency-based performance indicators . Regularly review and assess progress to ensure alignment with company standards.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of construction sales experience required.
• Certification(s) and License(s): N/A
• Leadership: N/A
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in relevant sales, CRM, and productivity software; ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Other Requirements: Proven track record in sales performance (internal candidates: 2x EFCO Sales Contest winner within past 3 years preferred). Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Creative and persuasive communicator with excellent listening skills. Self-motivated, resilient, and solutions focused. Able to maintain confidentiality and perform under pressure.

Core Competencies

• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. Even when weight lifted is negligible, a job is rated light when:

1) it involves walking or standing to a significant degree;

2) it requires sitting most of the time but involves pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; 3) it involves working at a production rate that requires constant pushing or pulling of materials.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Stooping – bending at the waist
• Sitting/Standing – must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time.
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs. ( this is an arbitrary number without an official analysis)
• Walking
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.

The position is currently classified as on- site.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.