Lead Commercial Door Hardware Installer
About The Position
Pepper Construction is seeking an experienced Lead Commercial Door Hardware Installer for its self-performing construction team. The hands-on, field-focused role leads installation of architectural door hardware on commercial projects and coordinates with superintendents and project management to ensure quality, code compliance, and schedule adherence. The role is suited to an installer who takes pride in accurate work and is ready to lead crews and manage the hardware scope in the field. Work takes place on active commercial construction sites. The installer handles commercial doors, frames, and hardware, including locks, panic devices, closers, hinges, stops, pulls, and specialty hardware. The role includes reviewing construction documents and hardware schedules, coordinating with other trades, addressing field issues, completing final adjustments and commissioning, and maintaining jobsite safety and quality standards. Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm with offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. It primarily serves the private sector and combines national-company resources with a local-company approach. Pepper does not sponsor work visas and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Proven experience installing commercial door hardware.
- Strong knowledge of architectural hardware products and installation methods.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and hardware schedules.
- Experience leading or mentoring installers in the field.
- Understanding of code requirements related to doors and hardware, including ADA, egress, and fire ratings.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- Reliable and professional, with the ability to work independently on active job sites.
- Ability to lift, carry, and install hardware materials weighing up to 100 pounds unassisted.
- Frequent standing, bending, climbing ladders, and use of power and hand tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working for a general contractor that self-performs specialty scopes.
- Experience coordinating hardware with access control or electronic locking systems.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Responsibilities
- Install commercial doors, frames, and hardware, including locks, panic devices, closers, hinges, stops, pulls, and specialty hardware.
- Lead and coordinate daily work activities for door hardware installation crews.
- Review hardware schedules, plans, and details to ensure correct installation.
- Coordinate installation sequencing with doors and frames, drywall, ceilings, and access control trades.
- Verify field conditions and identify conflicts before installation.
- Ensure installations meet ADA, IBC, life-safety, and fire-rating requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to hardware fit, function, and coordination.
- Perform final adjustments, punch-list work, and commissioning of door hardware.
- Maintain jobsite safety and quality standards.
- Communicate progress, issues, and material needs to the project team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Benefits beginning day 1.
- Opportunity to lead and grow within a self-performing general contractor.
- Supportive project teams and clear scopes of work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
