Architectural Services Representative Position Description
The Architectural Services Representative (ASR) must have a passion for quality, a talent for building excellent relationships, a background in sales, and extensive knowledge of the commercial architectural woodwork industry.
General Purpose of Job
The primary responsibilities of the Architectural Services Representatives are to conduct woodworking inspections, both of the shop drawings and of the finished installation, and to explain the fabrication requirements needed to meet the requirements of our certification programs. Additionally, the ASR will meet with architects and specification writers to market the Woodwork Institute’s programs and services. Architectural Services Representatives are the primary point of contact for their territory and must establish and maintain good working relationships with all architects, engineers, specification writers and design professionals in his/her territory and demonstrate to those customers our desire to provide the highest level of professional services available.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for architects, engineers, specification writers, design professionals, woodworkers, and the affiliates in your territory.
Inspect jobs that require certification.
Work with multiple software platforms to provide consistent reporting.
Manage multiple projects in a defined geographical area under management supervision.
Assist with discovering contractual parties and updating statuses for projects
Attend association meetings and trade shows
Be able to travel up to 50%, to include overnight stays
In-depth Job Requirements
Provide answers to questions pertaining to specifications, details, products, fabrication, and quality issues as per the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards
Review specifications and shop drawings
Communicate requirements for new projects that require certification
Share information regarding our certification programs and the benefits
Conduct AIA continuing education seminars
Communicate information regarding affiliation, the certification process, industry, or organizational changes
Provide guidance regarding the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards
Answer questions regarding specifications, details, products, fabrication, quality issues
Skills Required
Read, analyze, and interpret general business information, technical procedures, and government regulations
Read architectural drawings and specifications
Provide reports and business correspondence using provided software
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Use Microsoft Office Applications and data entry business platforms
Additional Information
The ASR is responsible for developing a large network of design professionals. Participation in the local chapter of Construction Specification Institute (CSI), including monthly meetings and occasional tradeshows, is expected. Additional participation in local industry events to grow this network is part of the role.
The successful representative must be able to work with minimal supervision, have good project management skills, organization, and time management skills.
The ASR must be physically capable of lifting 25 lbs, climbing a ladder, crouching down in a squat for up to 10-15 minutes at a time, and walking multiple flights of stairs.
Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no subordinate employees reporting to this position. There are no other non-supervisory employees who report directly to this position.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K, with company match
Life Insurance
Auto mileage reimbursement
Gasoline Credit Card
Cell Phone
Tablet/Laptop Computer
Woodwork Institute is the authoritative source of industry standards and information for the architectural woodwork community. Our core purpose is to assure excellence and craftsmanship in woodwork through the development of standards and enforcement of such through certification programs. Across America architects rely on our certification programs to ensure that their architectural millwork specifications are being met.
This job description should not be construed to imply that the above functions are the entire standard of the position. As an employee, the individual shall follow and complete instructions related to duties, which may be required by a superior. This job description is subject to change, at which time job responsibilities may change accordingly.
Woodwork Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of five years' experience working at a commercial woodworking company?
Work Location: On the road
