Lead Furniture Installer
About The Position
Innovate Commercial Interiors is seeking a Lead Furniture Installer to lead precise, efficient furniture installations at client sites and deliver quality results. The role combines installation crew leadership, advanced furniture installation and field modification, client communication, and responsibility for quality and safety. The installer serves as Innovate’s primary on-site representative, coordinates daily crew activities, resolves site challenges, and trains and mentors entry-level installers. Work takes place at various client locations, including office buildings, schools, and healthcare facilities. The role requires wearing steel-toed boots and an Innovate uniform consisting of a logo shirt and khaki pants. Physical activity includes standing, bending, lifting, and moving furniture for extended periods, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 100 pounds. Flexible hours and possible overtime may be required.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of commercial furniture installation experience.
- Experience leading installation crews.
- Strong understanding of furniture plans, specifications, and materials lists.
- Carpentry skills and proficiency using power tools, dollies, and dock equipment.
- Ability to lift and move heavy items weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Reliable transportation to and from job sites.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and possible overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a wide range of furniture manufacturers.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage an installation crew.
- Read and interpret furniture drawings, specifications, installation instructions, and material lists.
- Lead installations of workstations, offices, conference rooms, storage systems, and ancillary furniture.
- Review site conditions and proactively resolve installation challenges.
- Coordinate daily crew activities and maintain accountability for schedules and quality.
- Serve as the on-site technical expert for furniture installation methods and best practices.
- Perform advanced installations requiring carpentry and field-modification skills.
- Mount wall cabinets, markerboards, overhead storage, and accessories.
- Install and cut in conference table power modules, data ports, and related accessories.
- Troubleshoot installation issues and adapt to changing field conditions.
- Serve as Innovate’s primary on-site representative.
- Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, project managers, and designers.
- Provide project status updates and communicate field conditions.
- Train and mentor entry-level installers.
- Adhere to company safety protocols and best practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at job sites.
- Inspect installations to verify proper assembly, alignment, and stability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
