Fireplace Installation Manager

RIO GRANDE CO•Denver, CO

2d•$85,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rio Grande Co. is looking for a Fireplace Install Manager who can lead our fireplace installation department and bring strong mechanical field experience to the team. We can teach the fireplace business, but we need someone who already understands field installation work, mechanical systems, venting, jobsite execution, crews, tools, trucks, safety, scheduling, and accountability. The ideal candidate may come from an HVAC, heat pump, mechanical contracting, or field foreman background. This person should understand how mechanical systems are installed, how venting is planned and run, how crews should operate in the field, and how to manage work so it is done safely, correctly, and efficiently.

Requirements

Strong field leadership experience in mechanical, HVAC, heat pump, fireplace, or related construction work.
Practical understanding of venting, mechanical layout, equipment installation, and jobsite coordination.
Ability to manage installers, hold people accountable, and improve field performance.
Strong safety mindset and attention to installation quality.
Ability to read plans, review jobsite conditions, and identify potential installation issues before crews arrive.
Comfortable working with customers, builders, salespeople, schedulers, suppliers, and installers.
Willingness to learn fireplace products, manufacturer requirements, and Rio Grande’s way of doing business.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage vehicles, tools, equipment, and field assets.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to jobsites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience installing or supervising heat pump installations.
HVAC, mechanical, or fireplace-related certifications.
Experience managing 10 or more field employees.
Experience with residential builders, commercial jobsites, or production installation work.
Familiarity with gas fireplaces, venting systems, mechanical code, or manufacturer installation manuals.
Experience improving field productivity, reducing callbacks, and building training programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee fireplace installers to make sure all installations are completed safely, efficiently, and according to manufacturer specifications, code requirements, and Rio Grande Co. standards.
Learn Rio Grande’s fireplace products, installation standards, manufacturer guidelines, and inspection requirements.
Bring mechanical field knowledge to the department, including experience with HVAC systems, heat pumps, venting, ducting, equipment layout, field coordination, and jobsite problem-solving.
Manage approximately 15-20 installers, including daily performance, productivity, quality, safety, attendance, professionalism, and jobsite conduct.
Oversee installer vehicles, tools, equipment, ladders, safety gear, and materials to make sure crews are properly equipped and accountable.
Train new installers through in-house instruction, field training, ride-alongs, and jobsite coaching.
Review previous day job photos, paperwork, trip sheets, and installation notes with installers to confirm quality, accuracy, and completion.
Review same-day assignments with installers before they leave for the field and make sure arrival times are spaced appropriately to improve efficiency.
Work with the scheduling team to review the daily and weekly install schedule for accuracy, routing, efficiency, crew capacity, and customer expectations.
Conduct ride-alongs with experienced installers to evaluate field practices, improve install times, identify training needs, and make sure company standards are followed.
Perform job walks for future projects and review plans, site conditions, venting paths, equipment locations, and installation requirements.
Work with sales representatives, builders, customers, and internal teams to confirm job accuracy before installation.
Perform pre-job and post-job checks to reduce mistakes, callbacks, warranty issues, and customer complaints.
Assist with customer care issues related to fireplace installations, jobsite concerns, scheduling problems, product questions, and service follow-up.
Help improve department processes, field communication, install quality, documentation, training, and accountability.
Work with suppliers, manufacturers, inspectors, customers, and Rio Grande employees in a professional and practical manner.