Open Positions

Pacific Lifestyle Homes— a growing Pacific Northwest homebuilder located in beautiful Vancouver, WA seeks a skilled, professional Payroll & HR Specialist. This position is responsible for processing multi-company payroll and serves as the primary contact for employee benefits. The position holder also assists with new employee orientations, coordinates office maintenance and facilitates IT services.

We are looking for a team member who is friendly, approachable, energetic, results-oriented, resourceful and organized. This role provides exceptional customer service and support to our valued employees.

The Payroll & HR Specialist is a full-time, nonexempt position with a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision and retirement savings benefits. This position is also eligible for profit sharing.

An ideal candidate enjoys a position with variety and thrives on making positive contributions to Company goals while exemplifying our core values including: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Candor and Humility. Our Company culture is team-oriented, supportive and customer-centered. PLH employees take great pride in their work and have a genuine enthusiasm for seeing customers’ dreams realized. To learn more, please see our website: www.pacificlifestylehomes.com

For additional information about PLH’s Company Culture, we invite you to view the video at the following link: https://youtu.be/2sNbXsz8D8c

Responsibilities include:

• Processes full cycle payroll with external vendor for approximately 90 employees in multiple locations
• Administers Company benefit programs including ACA reporting
• Maintains employee files and assists Office Manager with new employee onboarding process
• Provides basic IT troubleshooting and manages external IT vendor as needed
• Coordinates Concur expense reporting process and trains new users
• Contributes to continuous process improvement; demonstrates initiative and shares ideas
• Serves as primary contact to office landlord; manages facility and equipment including property repairs
• Coordinates office maintenance including janitorial services resulting in professional and safe office environment
• Provides administrative support including meeting preparation, office supply inventory and banking/finance administrative tasks
• Assists in planning and implementing Company events

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2+ years full-cycle payroll experience (ADP is strongly preferred)
• 2 years human resources experience preferred
• One year of accounting, bookkeeping or related experience
• Associates degree with additional experience and/or education preferred including Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Construction industry background is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional judgement; approachable and friendly
• Ability to administer company benefits in a professional, friendly manner
• Responsible and professional with strong work ethic, integrity and reliability
• Demonstrated ability to securely maintain confidential information
• Ability to organize, coordinate, multi-task and complete work accurately while meeting deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships with internal customers and external contacts
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative and problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Enthusiastic and results-oriented; eager to take on new challenges and work well as part of a team
• Cheerfully and calmly handles interruptions and competing priorities; flexible; adapts well to changing needs
• Continuous learner; open to coaching and continuous improvement
• Capable in use of computer software including MS Excel. Additional computer skills including Concur, DocuSign, HRIS and Adobe are a plus.

Reference check, background check and a pre-employment drug screen are steps in the hiring process.

For consideration, please forward:

• A completed Career History Form (Application) found at the following link

Note—for consideration, please submit a Career History Form.

2) Upload your résumé and cover letter.

If you have questions about the application process, inquire via email with our recruiter at: PHRS@TJandassociates.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Pacific Lifestyle Homes— a growing Pacific NW homebuilder — seeks a Senior Staff Accountant in Vancouver, WA. The position-holder assists with preparation of accounting and financial reports for multiple companies. Other key aspects include job costs, tax compliance, banking, finance and cash management. The Senior Staff Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

We are looking for a team member who is energetic, results-oriented, accurate and organized. If you embrace new challenges and enjoy identifying process improvements for increased accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness, we would like to hear from you!

An ideal candidate thrives on making positive contributions to Company goals while exemplifying our core values including: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Candor and Humility. Our Company culture is team-oriented, supportive and customer-centered. PLH employees take great pride in their work and have a genuine enthusiasm for seeing customers’ dreams realized.

To learn more, please see our website: www.pacificlifestylehomes.com

For additional information about PLH’s Company Culture, we invite you to view the video at the following link:

https://youtu.be/2sNbXsz8D8c

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision and retirement savings benefits. This position is also eligible for profit sharing.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepares financial statements with supporting reconciliations and work papers
• Maintains job cost reconciliations; assists with review of costs vs. estimates
• Maintains general ledger to include account reconciliations and chart of accounts
• Completes reporting for multiple business entities in an accurate, timely manner
• Prepares and coordinates construction loan draws, sales tax reports, fixed asset ledgers and insurance schedules
• Assists in preparation for annual CPA review and tax engagements
• Completes bank reconciliations and summary reports
• Identifies continuous process improvements and internal control procedures
• Participates in budgeting, strategic planning and goal setting processes
• Assists departments with projects as requested

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Seeking 3-5+ years of Accounting experience; construction or manufacturing background including job costing is preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• General ledger and GAAP financial statement work experience
• Ability to organize, coordinate, multi-task and complete work accurately while meeting deadlines
• Proficient in use of Excel spreadsheets to include queries, pivot tables and report preparation
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team
• Develops and maintains positive business relationships with internal customers and external contacts
• Positive and results-oriented; eager to take on new challenges
• Responsible and professional with strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability
• Continuous learner; demonstrates desire and ability to gain knowledge; open to coaching and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with enterprise accounting software
• CPA license or CPA-related work experience is preferred

Reference check, background check and a pre-employment drug screen are steps in our hiring process.

For consideration, please forward:

• A completed **Career History Form (Application) found at the following link

Note—for consideration, please submit a Career History Form.

2) Upload your résumé and cover letter.

If you have any questions about the application process, inquire via email with our recruiter at: SSA@TJandassociates.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Pacific Lifestyle Homes— a growing Pacific NW homebuilder located in beautiful Vancouver, WA seeks an experienced Drafting professional.  We are looking for a team member who is detailed, resourceful, knowledgeable and enjoys a busy work environment. This position is open due to continued growth. A remote work arrangement is an option as needed.

This is a full-time role with a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision and retirement savings benefits. This position is also eligible for profit sharing.

An ideal candidate enjoys a challenge and thrives on making positive contributions to Company goals while exemplifying our core values including: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Candor and Humility.

Our work environment is team-oriented, supportive and customer-centered. PLH employees take great pride in their work and have a genuine enthusiasm for seeing customers’ dreams realized. To learn more, please see our website: www.pacificlifestylehomes.com

For additional information about PLH’s Company Culture, we invite you to view the video at the following link: https://youtu.be/2sNbXsz8D8c

Drafter Responsibilities Include:  

Plot Plans

Researching and finding plats or surveys; familiar with local GIS

Recreating lot lines

Developing options for house placement and orientation

Ensuring agency submittals are complete and accurate

Generating site layout options

Following OR and WA permitting procedures

Architectural Drafting

Modifying existing plan documents

Expediting the permitting process by working with city/county staff

Providing support to onsite builders; developing time sensitive details and drawings as requested

Creating, organizing and cataloging work for computer access

Incorporating engineering details into plan documents

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associates degree with 1-3+ years of applicable drafting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Residential construction industry drafting experience (production building environment) is necessary.
• Customer service skills; ability to establish rapport
• Advanced verbal and written communication abilities
• Professional demeanor; ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills; must effectively handle multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Familiar with building codes and permitting standards in WA and OR
• Experience with MS Office programs –Word, Excel and Outlook and conducting internet research
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Enthusiasm for new projects and learning opportunities
• Previous experience in construction field (including hands-on work—EX: framing) is strongly preferred.

This is a regular full-time position. Reference check, background check and a pre-employment drug screen are steps in the hiring process.

For consideration, please forward:

• A completed Career History Form* (Application) found at the following link

Note—for consideration, please submit a Career History Form.

2) Upload your résumé and cover letter.

If you have questions about the application process, inquire via email with our recruiter at: PLHDrafter@TJandassociates.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Pacific Lifestyle Homes–a growing regional homebuilder– seeks an enthusiastic, inquisitive residential land use professional to assist in completing feasibility studies, entitlements and various site development-related tasks. The position holder is instrumental in helping the Company complete land purchases that support PLH’s strategic homebuilding goals.

PLH is located in beautiful Vancouver, WA. This is a full-time role with a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision and retirement savings benefits. This position is also eligible for profit sharing.

We are looking for a team member who is energetic, industrious, results-oriented, resourceful and organized. An ideal candidate thrives on making positive contributions to Company goals while exemplifying our core values including: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Candor and Humility. This opportunity is open as a result of continued Company growth.

Our Company culture is team-oriented, supportive and customer-centered. PLH employees take great pride in their work and have genuine enthusiasm for seeing customers’ dreams realized. To learn more, please see our website: www.pacificlifestylehomes.com

For additional information about PLH’s Company Culture, we invite you to view the video at the following link:

https://youtu.be/2sNbXsz8D8c

Responsibilities include:

• Compile feasibility study information and documents to help the Development Manager analyze land use, value and marketability
• Assist in acquiring entitlement approvals to meet scheduling and budgetary requirements
• Develop project schedules and coordinate with consultants to ensure project deliverables are met
• Assist in coordination of residential subdivision land improvement efforts including utility installation
• Work with superintendents and trades to provide job site support such as: researching and answering site-related questions and assisting with inspections and permits to minimize delays

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1-2 years’ land development experience in residential real estate industry
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/planning/similar field preferred or Associates degree with equivalent experience
• Knowledge of development review process for residential subdivisions and acreage building permit process from entitlement to physical completion
• Knowledge or willingness to learn: Stormwater Manual, Grading Codes, residential site development and permitting process requirements
• Familiarity with a variety of local jurisdictions in WA and OR is preferred
• Proficient in use of GIS and MS Office including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Construction industry knowledge and work experience are strongly preferred
• General understanding of Easements, Developer Agreements, Maintenance Use Agreements, CC& R’s and HOA or willingness to learn
• Responsible and professional with strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability
• Continuous learner; demonstrates desire and ability to gain knowledge; open to coaching and continuous improvement
• Prior use of AutoCAD drafting software is preferred but not required

A reference check, background check and pre-employment drug screen are steps in our hiring process.

For consideration, please forward:

• A completed Career History Form (Application) found at the following link

Note—for consideration, please submit a Career History Form.

2) Upload your résumé and cover letter.

If you have any questions about the application process, please inquire via email with our recruiter: EEC@TJandassociates.com We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now

Pacific Lifestyle Homes — a growing Pacific NW homebuilder– seeks an experienced, professional Director of Purchasing. Located in beautiful Vancouver, WA (approximately 30 minutes from Portland, OR) this position is instrumental in building positive, productive business relationships with exceptional trade partners, negotiating contracts and leading our talented Purchasing team.

This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits. We also offer a 401k retirement savings plan and profit sharing opportunities.

We are seeking a candidate who enjoys a challenge and thrives on making positive contributions to Company goals while exemplifying our core values including: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Candor and Humility. Our Company culture is team-oriented, supportive and customer-centered. PLH employees take great pride in their work and have a genuine enthusiasm for seeing customers’ dreams realized.

To learn more, please see our website: www.pacificlifestylehomes.com

For additional information about PLH’s Company Culture, we invite you to view the video at the following link:

https://youtu.be/2sNbXsz8D8c

Responsibilities include:

• Manages Purchasing team including up to six direct reports
• Provides oversight and support to other divisions as needed, including regular visits to Tacoma, WA
• Proactively recruits and selects qualified, competitively priced subcontractors and suppliers
• Negotiates and administers business contracts
• Accurately estimates construction costs
• Provides budgets for all homes/subdivisions
• Maintains purchase order and pricing database
• Updates scopes of work for trade contractor agreements
• Seeks opportunities to control costs while maintaining high quality standards
• Works with design and construction personnel to value engineer new and existing plan sets
• Monitors design and product trends
• Contributes to achievement of Company strategic goals

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5-7 years’ work experience in purchasing or contract management field in the residential construction industry
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or related field or Associate’s degree with equivalent experience
• Ability to negotiate and find timely, winning solutions
• Knowledge of home construction building process including methods, materials, contracts
• Knowledge of construction trades
• Strong analytical abilities; logical decision making skills
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively; exceptional accuracy and follow through
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentations
• Responsible with strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability
• Initiative and creative problem solving skills
• Professional, approachable and team-oriented
• Handles multiple priorities effectively
• Proficient in use of computer software to include Word, Excel, Outlook and database management

For consideration, please forward:

1. A completed Career History Form (Online Application) found at the following link 

**Please note—to be considered, a Career History Form is needed. **

2. Upload your résumé and cover letter.

Successful completion of a reference check, pre-employment drug test and background check are steps in our hiring process.

If you have questions about the application process, inquire via email with our recruiter at: DP@TJandassociates.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now

New Home Sales Consultant

Garrette Custom Homes—a growing Pacific Northwest homebuilder — seeks a skilled, professional New Home Sales Consultant. Based in Southwest Washington/Portland Metro, this position is responsible for ensuring an excellent building and buying experience for our customers. New homes may be on customers’ lots, builder held lots or lots secured together by the New Home Sales Consultant and Customer. This opportunity is open due to continued growth.

We are looking for a team member who is energetic, results-oriented, resourceful and organized.  If you are personable with outstanding communication, problem solving and consultative sales skills, we want to hear from you! Individuals with an entrepreneurial, can-do approach thrive in this position.  Please note that this is not an on-site community sales position.

Our compensation package includes base plus commission plus benefits. This position is also eligible for profit sharing.

An ideal candidate enjoys a challenge and thrives on making positive contributions to Company goals while exemplifying our core values including: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Candor and Humility. We enjoy a Company culture that is supportive and customer-centered. GCH employees take great pride in their work and have a genuine enthusiasm for seeing customers’ dreams realized.

To learn more, please see our website: www.garrettecustomhomes.com

For additional information about GCH’s (and sister Company Pacific Lifestyle Home’s) Company Culture, we invite you to view the video at the following link: https://youtu.be/2sNbXsz8D8c

Responsibilities include:

• Meeting with potential customers to assess building needs.
• Touring existing homes and available properties.
• Presenting and communicating an applicable variety of home plans and land options.
• Closing sales for new homes to meet or exceed Company goals.
• Maintaining a positive customer experience by setting accurate expectations and educating customers on the home building/buying process.
• Anticipating and resolving any questions regarding the homebuilding process.
• Following up and communicating with homebuyers in a timely, proactive manner.
• Coordinating contract completion for timely start of new homes.
• Utilizing contact management software.
• Handling multiple priorities effectively.
• Presenting information at homebuilding seminars.

Knowledge and Skills Desired:

• Five years of sales experience in the new home or custom home construction field.
• Associate’s degree or above in communication, business or other applicable field; or high school diploma with equivalent experience in real estate sales
• Active Washington and/or Oregon real estate license or ability to obtain
• Exceptional communication skills
• Excellent teamwork/collaboration skills; works closely with Site Superintendents and Sales Manager
• Highly motivated and results-oriented; eager to take on new challenges
• Responsible and professional with strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability
• Ability to organize, coordinate, multi-task and complete work accurately while meeting deadlines
• Solves problems in a creative, empathetic, confident fashion while keeping Company interests in mind
• Responsive to customer questions
• Develops positive business relationships with the public/prospective buyers, homebuyers and lenders
• Completes contracts, reports and other required documentation in a timely manner
• Continuous learner; demonstrates desire and ability to gain product, company and sales process knowledge
• Proficient in use of computer software to include Word, Excel, Outlook, CMS and database management

Reference check, background check and a pre-employment drug screen may be required as part of our hiring process.

For consideration, please forward:

1) A completed Career History Form (Application) found at the following link

Please note—to be considered, the Career History Form must be completed.

2) Upload your résumé and cover letter including compensation requirements.

If you have questions about the application process, inquire via email with our recruiter at: PM@TJandassociates.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now

Garrette Custom Homes Puget Sound, a growing Pacific Northwest homebuilder — seeks a skilled, professional New Home Sales Consultant. Based in Tacoma, WA, this position is responsible for ensuring an excellent building and buying experience for our customers. New homes may be on customers’ lots, builder held lots or lots secured together by the New Home Sales Consultant and customer. This opportunity is open due to continued growth.

We are looking for a team member who is energetic, results-oriented, resourceful and organized.  If you are personable with outstanding communication, problem solving and consultative sales skills, we want to hear from you! Individuals with an entrepreneurial, can-do approach thrive in this position.  The New Home Sales Consultant role involves a combination of sales opportunities including projects on customers’ lots and on-site community sales.

The GCH compensation package includes base and commission plus benefits. This position is also eligible for profit sharing.

An ideal candidate enjoys a challenge and thrives on making positive contributions to Company goals while exemplifying our core values including: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Candor and Humility. We enjoy a Company culture that is supportive and customer-centered. GCH employees take great pride in their work and have a genuine enthusiasm for seeing customers’ dreams realized.

To learn more, please see our website: www.garrettecustomhomes.com

For additional information about GCH’s (and sister Company Pacific Lifestyle Home’s) Company Culture, we invite you to view the video at the following link: https://youtu.be/2sNbXsz8D8c

Responsibilities include:

• Meeting with potential customers to assess building needs.
• Touring existing homes and available properties.
• Presenting and communicating a variety of home plans, land options and site cost considerations.
• Closing sales for new homes to meet or exceed Company goals.
• Business development through community/realtor outreach and referrals.
• Providing an exceptional customer experience by setting accurate expectations and educating customers on the home building/buying process.
• Anticipating and resolving any questions regarding the home building process.
• Following up and communicating with home buyers in a timely, proactive manner.
• Coordinating contract completion for timely start of new homes.
• Utilizing contact management software.
• Handling multiple priorities effectively.
• Working with preferred lenders and Custom Construction Loans.
• Presenting information at GCH New Home Building Seminars.

 Knowledge and Skills Desired:

• Five years of sales experience in the new home or custom home construction field
• Associate’s degree or above in communication, business or other applicable field; or high school diploma with equivalent experience in real estate sales or construction
• Active Washington real estate license or ability to obtain
• Exceptional communication skills
• Excellent teamwork/collaboration skills; this position works closely with Site Superintendents and the GCH Sales Manager
• Highly motivated and results-oriented; eager to take on new challenges
• Responsible and professional with strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability
• Ability to organize, coordinate, multi-task and complete work accurately while meeting deadlines
• Creative, empathetic and confident problem solver
• Responsive to customer questions
• Develops positive business relationships with the public/prospective buyers, homebuyers, realtors and lenders
• Completes contracts, reports and other required documentation in a timely manner
• Continuous learner; demonstrates desire and ability to gain product, company and sales process knowledge
• Proficient in use of computer software to include Word, Excel, Outlook, CMS and database management
• Familiarity with site cost evaluation and Custom Construction Loans a plus

Reference check, background check and a pre-employment drug screen are steps in our hiring process.

For consideration, please forward:

1) A completed Career History Form (Application) found at the following link 

Please note—to be considered, a Career History Form is required.

2) Upload your résumé and cover letter.

If you have questions about the application process, inquire via email with our recruiter at: OYL@TJandassociates.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now