Lead Installer

Installation Birmingham, Alabama Building Specialties


Established in 1955, The Cook & Boardman Group is the nation’s premier provider of architectural doors and frames, door hardware and related building specialty products in addition to complete systems integration services. We provide solutions for commercial and multi-family residential building applications. With more than forty convenient locations throughout the United States, we are uniquely positioned to provide the best entry and IT solutions for new construction, renovation and upgrade projects. We offer local service with a national presence.

Description

  

 

 

Summary  

The Installation Lead assists with leading, directing, and supervising the installation of commercial doors, including hollow metal doors, wood doors, door hardware and accessories in the field.  This includes assisting with supervising the performance of D8 Installer associates while implementing and enforcing processes to meet production quota, quality control requirements and construction deadlines.  The Install Lead is the secondary contact for enforcing safe work practices for D8 Installers. This position includes daily heavy lifting and physical activity. 

Essential Functions 

  • Assists with overseeing field installation of assigned projects
  • Helps monitor material flow in the field, including receiving of doors and hardware; assuring quality, accuracy and efficiency at all points
  • Assists installation manager with monitoring production schedules, daily door/hardware installation; recommends adjustments to schedule as needed to meet construction deadlines
  • Assists with supervising D8 Installers while keeping accurate attendance records and maintaining a productive work environment
  • Communicates with management, via email or phone conversations, in a clear and professional manner
  • Assists with training and communicating job expectations to D8 Installers
  • Assists with performance appraisals and coaching
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and safety while ensuring quality standards
  • Works independently and with other installers to install architectural doors, frames and hardware and Division 10 product; includes but not limited to, installing hollow metal frames, hollow metal doors, wood doors, and hardware for commercial applications
  • Ensures manufacturer direction and warranty requirements when installing products
  • Drives to job site and monitors installation of materials assuring that the daily schedule is complete and all installations are finished to the customer satisfaction
  • Tracks time and materials as required for each installation project
  • Other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications 

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 2 to 3 years of experience with the commercial door and hardware industry, required. Including installation experience with doors, frames and hardware products
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
  • Clean driving record and 21+ years old required to drive for the company
  • Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test
  • Due to job site and Federal contractual requirements, COVID-19 vaccination strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and problem solving skills
  • Must be able to read, write and speak basic English in order to communicate with General Contractors
  • Effective time management and organization skills
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate and understand detailed instructions
  • Basic computer skills
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently, efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to read and use a measuring tape, level and other required tools for installation
  • Excellent interpersonal skills required
  • Ability to safely lift 120 pounds

Physical Demands 

Spends majority of time standing, kneeling/crouching/stooping, using hands and reaching. Frequent lifting required of items 25-50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Work Environment  

May be exposed to variable weather conditions. Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery and using various tools and hardware. Worker is subject to frequent heavy lifting. 

Qualification Requirements 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. 

  

  

 
 
 

The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 336-768-8872 x2 or by sending an email to [email protected]. For employment or internship application purposes - If you contact us in relation to your employment prospects, we will use your personal information to consider you for current and future employment opportunities and to contact you with respect to employment opportunities at CBG that you have expressed an interest in. • By selecting the Careers link you will be directed to a third-party recruitment services website, currently Jobvite.com (“Recruitment Provider”). Your use of the Recruitment Provider’s services is governed by the Recruitment Provider terms of service and privacy policy available through the Recruitment Provider’s website. For employment consideration we may collect and process: Identifiers. Such as a real name, alias, postal address, telephone number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, or other similar identifiers, requirement for any sponsorship, applicable background checks, including criminal background checks, and drug testing (we will send you a request for your authorization), and any other information you include on your application, your resume, or that you provide to us during the hiring process. Professional or employment-related information. Such as current or past job history, performance evaluations, applicable coursework, certifications, or other role specific questions.