Pre-construction Planning Associate (NY)
Block Renovation Pre-construction Planning Associate
ABOUT US
Block is a renovation platform transforming the $450 billion renovation industry. Today, doing a home renovation is an abysmal consumer experience and not easy for contractors either. Block democratizes access to high-end design, while combining design, construction, and materials into a streamlined experience. Block simplifies a complex and convoluted process and gives homeowners certainty on outcomes, quality, price, and time.
Our mission is to give homeowners a better way to improve the spaces they live in, and to give contractors a better way to work. We are building an ambitious, tenacious, and creative team who is unafraid of tackling new challenges. The founders are former leaders at Casper, HuffPost, and Rent the Runway. Investors include New Enterprise Associates, Lerer Hippeau, Giant Ventures, Obvious Ventures, MorningSide Ventures and more.
ROLE
This role is for someone who wants to be part of an exciting start-up, solving complicated challenges that touch everyday consumers. Renovations are a high stakes experience for homeowners and a highly detailed process for design and construction professionals. We are looking for an incredibly organized and adaptable self-starter who will be responsible not only for capturing critical site information for our designers but also for delivering a seamless experience for clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure a smooth handoff for clients between sales and design by conducting all aspects of site surveys, including: field measurements, documentation of existing conditions in Revit and other fieldwork relating to architectural, electrical and plumbing conditions; and by assisting with scope and price quality assurance checks.
- Travel to project sites (travel reimbursement included) and document all fieldwork and special pricing conditions.
- Interface with clients, helping consult with them in the field to understand their goals and educate them on their renovation.
- Maintain a dynamic and flexible schedule to ensure timely completion of site survey work and high homeowner satisfaction.
- Provide ongoing feedback upstream to sales leadership and sales team and downstream to design and construction based on learnings from QA and site survey process.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Highly organized, punctual and detail-oriented
- Fast learner and eager to tackle new challenges every day
- Strong communication and relationship development skills, both internal and external
- Positive, helpful and supportive - willing to take on any task, no matter how big or small
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Willingness to travel extensively; weekend availability
- Fluency in Revit, CAD, SketchUp or the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Familiarity with residential renovations and architectural/construction principles are a plus
BENEFITS
- Earn equity in an early stage high-growth company
- 100% subsidized health insurance, dental coverage, vision coverage
- 12 weeks universal fully paid family leave
- PTO and company holidays
- 3 weeks a year where you can work anywhere
- 401k retirement savings plan with matching employer contribution
- Employee discount on renovation services
- Budgeted learning and development stipends
- Working alongside an ambitious, kind, no-drama team
COMPANY VALUES
- Force simplicity
- Problems are our fuel
- Collaborate with tenacity and humility
- Save money where we should
- Speed is our advantage