Lead Shade Installer / Foreman

Contexture•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Lead Shade Installer / Foreman is a key member of Contexture’s Installation team and reports to the Install Manager. The role leads installation of Contexture products in commercial and residential environments, while ensuring quality, safety, proper tool use, and a clean work environment. The foreman supervises a crew of 1–4 installers, organizes and executes job assignments, communicates job-site issues and progress to leadership, and provides excellent customer service. The foreman leads by example while learning to install Contexture products. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed work notes, implementing safety procedures, overseeing quality control, ensuring materials and products meet Contexture specifications, and using the company’s training system to develop new employees. The role requires hands-on work with tools, ladders, and scaffolding, and may involve out-of-state travel for 2–3 weeks at a time. The schedule may include flexible hours, early starts, late finishes, and weekends based on project schedules, with a stated workweek of 40–50 hours. Contexture is a woman-owned provider of window treatments and acoustic wall and ceiling solutions, established in 1985 and serving 11 states. The company describes its culture through its CARES values: Customer Ambassadors, Allied with Community, Regenerative Choices, Expansion through Purpose, and Spectacular Team Member Experience.

Requirements

At least 4 years of construction industry experience installing roller shades and window treatments.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Proficiency with basic hand and electric carpentry-related tools.
Ability to identify unsafe working conditions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to supervise for quality control.
Strong written and verbal English skills.
Excellent math skills, including using a tape measure and angles.
Basic computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
Ability to lift 50–80 pounds overhead and work on feet for extended periods.
Ability to work skillfully with both hands constantly.
Ability to work 40–50 hours per week, with flexible hours, early starts, late finishes, and weekends as project schedules require.
Ability to work off ladders and scaffolding and at various heights.
Ability to travel out of state, potentially for 2–3 weeks at a time.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, solve problems, and work independently and as part of a team.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Must have a clean driving record.
Receptiveness to continuous learning and consistent, hands-on training year-round.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage an installation crew of 1–4 installers.
Organize, plan, and execute job assignments and installation projects.
Install products in commercial and residential environments and lead by example while learning Contexture’s products.
Ensure professional, high-quality installations and supervise quality control.
Maintain and implement safety measures and procedures, complying with Contexture policies that meet and exceed OSHA standards.
Use tools properly and keep the work environment clean.
Keep detailed notes of completed work and report progress to superiors.
Communicate job-site issues efficiently to leadership and communicate with crews and leadership in writing and in person.
Provide excellent customer service to clients.
Ensure materials are high-quality and products are built in compliance with Contexture specifications.
Use the company’s training system to develop new employees.
Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and foster a team mentality within crews.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance, 90% company-funded for the employee and dependents, benchmarked against a marketplace gold plan.
Dental and vision insurance, 70% company-funded.
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Voluntary life insurance.
Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
Flexible spending account and dependent care account.
401(k) plan with a company-guaranteed match up to 4%.
Flexible paid time off (FTO).
Eight company-paid holidays.