Specialty Window & Door Installation Team Leader

Purple Cow Recruiting•Bay City, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Specialty Window & Door Installation Team Leader for a full-time field-based opportunity in the Bay City, Michigan area. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced residential construction professional with strong framing and carpentry skills, window and door installation experience, and the ability to lead a small field crew. The Specialty Window & Door Installation Team Leader will lead a 3–4-person field crew installing high-end specialty window and door systems throughout Michigan. Projects may include multi-slide and bi-fold doors and windows, pivot doors, motorized retractable screens, and related specialty products. This individual will plan daily field activities, assign work, coordinate site logistics, perform and supervise installations, ensure quality and safety standards are maintained, and serve as the primary on-site point of contact with general contractors, homeowners, and other trade partners. Candidates do not need to be experts in every specialty system; training on advanced specialty products is provided. However, candidates must bring a strong residential construction foundation and hands-on window and door installation experience.

Requirements

Strong Residential Construction Background REQUIRED
Framing and General Carpentry Skills REQUIRED
Hands-On Window and Door Installation Experience REQUIRED
Previous Field Crew Leadership / Lead Installer Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints REQUIRED
Ability to Read and Interpret Shop Drawings REQUIRED
Ability to Follow Manufacturer Installation Instructions REQUIRED
Ability to Perform Layout and Framing Preparation REQUIRED
Ability to Properly Set, Plumb, Square, Seal, and Finish Window and Door Systems REQUIRED
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills REQUIRED
Professional Communication with Homeowners, General Contractors, and Trade Partners REQUIRED
Strong Problem-Solving Skills and Attention to Detail REQUIRED
Comfortable Using Lasers, Levels, and Hand/Power Tools REQUIRED
Ability to Lift 75+ Pounds REQUIRED
Ability to Work Safely on Ladders and Scaffolding REQUIRED
Valid Driver's License with Clean Driving Record REQUIRED
Ability to Travel Throughout Michigan REQUIRED
Ability to Complete Occasional Overnight Travel REQUIRED
Ability and Willingness to Train on Advanced Specialty Window and Door Systems REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Experience with Multi-Slide, Bi-Fold, Pivot Door, or Motorized Screen Systems Preferred
Specialty Window and Door Installation Experience Preferred
Motorized System Installation / Commissioning Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a 3–4-person field installation crew
Plan daily work activities and assign tasks to crew members
Coordinate on-site activities with general contractors, homeowners, and trade partners
Perform and supervise specialty window and door installations
Complete layout and framing preparation for installations
Verify rough openings, dimensions, and tolerances
Perform flashing and weatherproofing preparation
Set, plumb, square, and properly secure window and door systems
Complete sealing and trim integration
Test installed systems and perform final quality-assurance inspections
Install and commission manual and motorized specialty systems
Coordinate basic electrical requirements for motorized systems with licensed trades
Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and manufacturer specifications
Follow manufacturer installation instructions and technical requirements
Troubleshoot field installation issues and develop practical solutions
Escalate complex technical issues when appropriate
Maintain project documentation, including photos, checklists, and warranty information
Maintain jobsite cleanliness and safety standards
Train and mentor field crew members
Maintain company quality standards throughout installation and project completion