Develop as a Leader. Build a Long-Term Career.
Specter Roofing & Construction is hiring motivated individuals for our Project Manager in Training position.
This is a field-based business development and construction career opportunity for individuals who want to earn based on performance, learn how projects are developed and managed, and advance into leadership.
New contractors train directly alongside experienced Project Managers while developing their own customer relationships and project opportunities. Our goal is to help committed individuals begin generating income within their first month and develop the knowledge and confidence to operate independently within approximately three months.
Long term, Specter’s Leadership Track is designed to prepare qualified individuals to lead teams, manage company operations, and eventually operate a future Specter location with established systems and company support.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- Direct access to the raw profit of the projects you develop
- No company overhead deducted before calculating your commission
- Hands-on training with experienced Project Managers
- Opportunity to earn while completing field training
- Structured education through the Specter Academy
- Access to the Specter App and company operating systems
- Clear advancement standards based on performance and ability
- Long-term opportunity to lead and operate a Specter location
- Residential, commercial, repair, retail, insurance, and new-construction experience
Compensation
This is a 1099 independent contractor position with uncapped, performance-based compensation.
While training, Project Managers in Training earn 20% of the raw net profit from each self-generated project. Specter does not deduct company overhead from the project profit before calculating this commission.
Typical compensation examples include:
- A project with $5,000 in net profit pays approximately $1,000.
- A project with $7,500 in net profit pays approximately $1,500.
- A project with $10,000 in net profit pays approximately $2,000.
- A project with $12,500 in net profit pays approximately $2,500.
- A project with $15,000 in net profit pays approximately $3,000.
A typical completed project may produce approximately $1,000 to $3,000 or more in contractor compensation, depending on its size and profitability.
Compensation is not guaranteed and depends on individual activity, project development, completed work, and project profitability. There is no fixed salary or cap on earning potential.
Position Overview
Project Managers in Training work in the field with experienced contractors while learning Specter’s complete project-development process.
You will learn how to:
- Generate and develop homeowner contacts
- Communicate professionally with property owners
- Conduct roof, exterior, interior, and attic evaluations
- Identify and document property conditions
- Take professional inspection photographs
- Prepare Premium Property Reports
- Present repair, replacement, retail, and insurance options
- Develop estimates and project proposals
- Maintain homeowner relationships and follow-up
- Coordinate projects with production and company leadership
- Organize your schedule, pipeline, and performance
- Operate independently as a Project Manager
This role includes field prospecting, direct homeowner communication, inspections, appointments, follow-up, and ongoing professional development. Candidates must be comfortable initiating conversations and creating their own opportunities.
Training and Development
New contractors receive both field instruction and structured company training.
Field Training
You will work alongside operating Project Managers to observe and participate in:
- Homeowner conversations
- Property inspections
- Report development
- Project presentations
- Insurance and retail appointments
- Estimate preparation
- Project handoffs
- Customer follow-up
You will gradually take on more responsibility as your knowledge and performance improve.
Specter Academy
The Specter Academy provides organized training in:
- Roofing systems and terminology
- Property inspection procedures
- Damage identification
- Homeowner communication
- Business development
- Insurance and retail projects
- Project management
- Financial and profit management
- Leadership development
- Company systems and procedures
The Academy provides a defined curriculum instead of expecting new contractors to learn only through observation.
Technology and Company Resources
Every contractor receives access to the Specter App, our internal platform for training, communication, performance, and professional development.
The app includes:
- Training Portal
- Daily KPI tracking
- Weekly and monthly performance scorecards
- Company documents and field resources
- Team communication
- Company announcements
- Individual goal tracking
- Google Calendar integration
- Career and promotion tracking
Contractors also receive access to:
- Our Northwest Arkansas office
- Professional company apparel
- Inspection equipment
- Administrative support
- Production support
- Ongoing coaching
- Weekly company meetings
- Company reporting and estimating systems
About Specter
Specter Roofing & Construction is a residential and commercial contractor specializing in roofing, exterior and interior construction, repairs, replacements, and new construction.
Our business is built around more than completing one project. Through Premium Property Reports and Annual Services, we help homeowners manage, maintain, and protect their property over time.
Our contractors provide homeowners with:
- Professional property evaluations
- Detailed condition documentation
- Repair and replacement options
- Current construction pricing
- Emergency tarp and leak protection
- Access to multiple construction trades
- Long-term property support
This service-based model allows contractors to build lasting relationships instead of relying only on individual storms or one-time transactions.
Career and Leadership Opportunity
The Project Manager in Training position is the entry point into Specter’s formal Leadership Track.
The advancement path includes:
- Project Manager in Training
- Project Manager
- Field Director
- Vice President of Operations or Production Manager
- Future Location Ownership
Field Directors begin developing people and learning either the operations or production side of the company.
The Operations Track includes recruiting, onboarding, training, team development, performance management, and company culture.
The Production Track includes repairs, estimating, materials, labor coordination, commercial construction, new construction, and project quality.
Our long-term objective is to prepare qualified leaders to operate future Specter locations using the company’s established brand, systems, technology, training, production resources, and administrative support. This gives capable leaders the opportunity to run a complete operation without personally assuming the full cost and risk of starting a construction company from the ground up.
Advancement is not automatic or based only on time with the company. It is earned through production, competency, professionalism, consistency, and the ability to develop others.
Who We Are Looking For
This position is best suited for individuals who:
- Are ambitious, dependable, and self-motivated
- Want compensation tied directly to high income skills and ability
- Can learn a system and apply it independently
- Communicate professionally with homeowners
- Are comfortable working in the field
- Can manage their own time and responsibilities
- Take initiative without constant supervision
- Are coachable and willing to follow established processes
- Want to develop into a Independent Operator or Business Owner
- Are interested in construction, business development, or operations
We are especially interested in:
- Young entrepreneurs seeking a legitimate development path
- Experienced roofing or construction contractors
- Sales and business-development professionals
- Individuals with management or leadership experience
- Candidates seeking greater income and responsibility
- People who want to help develop and lead a future market
- Former collegiate athletes
- Ex Wrestlers or Persons who compete in combat sports
Construction experience is valuable but not required. Character, work ethic, communication, and the ability to learn are equally important.
Position Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have reliable transportation
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Have access to a smartphone
- Be comfortable meeting homeowners and working outdoors
- Be willing and physically able to learn roof inspection procedures
- Maintain professional appearance and communication
- Complete company onboarding and training
- Be able to operate as a 1099 independent contractor
- Be available for field training, appointments, and company meetings
Schedule
This role offers flexibility, but it is not passive or fully remote. Success requires consistent field activity, homeowner appointments, training, follow-up, and personal accountability.
Contractors have control over their schedules while being expected to meet activity, training, and performance standards.
Apply to Specter
This position is for individuals who want more than a short-term sales role.
It offers direct access to project profit, real field experience, structured professional education, and a defined path from training to independent project management and future location ownership.
To apply, submit your resume and answer the application questions provided. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview with Specter leadership.
Pay: $4,000.00 - $26,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Competed in High school or Collegiate Athletics?
- Experience as a 1099 Contractor or Business Owner?
- Former or Current Business Owner?
Work Location: In person
