Entering the masonry trade in Mobile, AL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 47,918 masonry workers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, and projects a 0% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $1,385 per week in Mobile, with an annual overtime average of $4,760. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,630 annually for experienced professionals.
About the position Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is seeking a Masonry Sales Representative for the Echelon product line, responsible for the overall sales function of masonry products and related accessories. This role is pivotal in maintaining existing business relationships while also generating new leads and business opportunities through research and development efforts, including cold calling. The representative will be tasked with increasing customer orders and developing strong customer relationships, all while providing world-class customer service. The position focuses on maximizing sales of products within the Mobile County, Alabama, and coastal Mississippi markets, contributing to the overall revenue growth of the company. The Masonry Sales Representative will be responsible for maintaining effective relationships with current customers, which is essential for driving increased sales and revenue. This includes identifying and prospecting for new customers, responding urgently to customer needs and inquiries, and identifying potential projects that could utilize masonry products. The representative will also develop and maintain relationships with architects to secure project specifications that lead to future sales opportunities. Collaboration with customers and contractors to devise effective sales strategies is a key component of this role. In addition, the representative will analyze market trends and develop action plans to capitalize on shifts in the market. Weekly preparation of sales projects and prospecting activity reports in SalesForce CRM is required, along with compiling dealer sales data, interpreting buying cycles, and sharing results with production to efficiently plan production schedules. The role also involves identifying, tracking, and quoting projects through SalesForce, quoting prices, credit terms, and preparing sales contracts for orders obtained. Regular communication with customer service and production teams is necessary to share order information regarding lead times and delivery details. Other duties related to the nature of the job may be assigned as needed. Responsibilities • Maintain effective relationships with current customers to increase sales and revenue. , • Identify and prospect for new customers. , • Respond urgently to customer needs and inquiries. , • Identify and prospect projects that can utilize masonry products. , • Develop and maintain relationships with architects to obtain project specifications. , • Work closely with customers and contractors to develop sales strategies. , • Analyze market trends and develop action plans to capitalize on market shifts. , • Prepare sales projects and prospecting activity reports in SalesForce CRM weekly. , • Compile dealer's sales data and interpret buying cycles. , • Identify, track, and quote projects through SalesForce. , • Quote prices, credit terms, and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained. , • Communicate with customer service and production regarding lead times and delivery details. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience, training, and education. , • Five + years related experience managing a multi-million-dollar territory. , • Excellent communication skills. , • Excellent organizational and time management skills. , • High sense of urgency with entrepreneurial qualities. , • Valid driver's license. , • Ability to travel overnight as needed. , • Must live within the territory boundaries. Nice-to-haves • Experience within the building materials industry. , • Ability to navigate through a Customer Relationship Management platform. , • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience. Benefits • Highly competitive base pay , • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs , • Group retirement savings program , • Health and wellness programs , • A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
See More Details >>Overview The Laborer performs a variety of tasks under close supervision of higher-level employees. These tasks may include assisting with extra workload, covering absences and vacations, and supplementing crews to meet unusual changes in the production area or in the weather. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones. • Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. • Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials. • Load, unload, or identify building materials, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications. • Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed. • Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using a variety of power and hand tools. • Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt. • Cleans tools, equipment, and work areas. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions. • Ability to work in a variety of roles. • The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual. • Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. • Experience and Training: Three to six months related experience in field construction. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>The Healthcare Superintendent is responsible to support the General or Senior Superintendent in overseeing one or more operational areas of a construction project. This position may coordinate and schedule multiple construction crews, determines construction requirements, plans procedures, and ensures subcontract work meets required specifications. The position will also participate in the inspection of work and equipment to verify safety and ensure project operations specifications are met. In this role you may be required to travel up to 100% of the time. Responsibilities: • Coordinate and manage daily field operational objectives, timelines, and goals. • Monitor the overall progress of a project and work site, review processes and practices within teams to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality of delivery. • Participate in the monitoring of the project schedule and budget and work with Senior Superintendents to maintain and update. Coordinate with the subcontractor's office for recovery plans where necessary, meet regularly with staff and subcontractors to discuss progress, obstacles, challenges and assist in removing barriers to completing work. • Read construction documents to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures. • Record and maintain information and produce reports such as personnel, production, project logs, status, and other operational data. • Manage the safety of a job site by actively walking the site, participating in inspections, training and meeting with staff and subcontractors regularly. Requirements: • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent • 5-7 years in a construction management role with 1-3 years healthcare construction experience and 1 project as a Superintendent • Knowledge of scheduling, cost control and safety procedures • Knowledge of all crafts of construction including, but not limited to carpentry, concrete, structural steel, and interior build-outs • Experience managing performance and leading a diverse field team • General Computer skills (MS Office) • Valid Driver's License Required Physical Demands and Working Environment: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment (construction site); to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs without assistance and greater than 50lbs with assistance; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. EOE - Vets/Disabilities Hoar does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Hoar without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Hoar. #AlwaysInProcess
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