Beverages, Blueprints, Concrete, Construction, Construction Document Set, Consultative Sales, Drilling, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Excavation, Excavator, Genetics, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Identify Issues, Leadership, Logistics, Military, Negotiation Skills, OSHA, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Pumps, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Requirements Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Qualification, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Willing to Travel
Lead Shade Installer – Driving High-End Tensioned Fabric Solutions
Job Overview
- Company: SHADE Industries
- Salary/Pay Rate: $24 to $28 per hour (Negotiable based on experience)
- Location: Phoenix, AZ (Travel required)
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Schedule: Flexible (Commonly 4-day work weeks. Lot's of Friday's off for three day weekends!)
- Project Scope: Residential and Small Commercial
- Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License
The Opportunity
You will serve as a pivotal lead in the installation of custom, premium shade sails and tensioned fabric products for high-end clients. This role empowers you to manage on-site logistics and supervise small crews while delivering superior craftsmanship. You will join a hard-working, collaborative team where your leadership directly shapes the comfort and aesthetics of outdoor spaces.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Join, supervise, and direct teams of 1-4 employees to ensure precise installation of custom shade structures.
- Coordinate with customers, sales staff, project management, and subcontractors to maintain clear project scheduling and status updates.
- Execute complex field tasks including excavation, steel fabrication, and small-batch concrete pouring.
- Manage the safe operation of light and medium-duty company vehicles, trailers, and heavy equipment.
- Interpret project blueprints and construction documents to ensure every installation meets exact design specifications.
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment in strict accordance with OSHA safety regulations.
- Troubleshoot real-time site challenges to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in the construction industry with a focus on field installations.
- Ability to operate hand tools, heavy equipment, and perform steel fabrication tasks such as assembly and drilling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and work independently on specialized projects.
- Possession of a clean driving record and reliable personal transportation to reach the shop.
- Physical capability to handle heavy materials and perform manual excavation when required.
- Absolute willingness to travel for short out-of-town assignments (1-4 days) several times per year.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced experience operating heavy machinery for excavation and material handling.
- Previous leadership experience specifically within specialty contracting or tensioned fabric sectors.
- Strong technical proficiency in site-mixing concrete and coordinating with pump truck services.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay with negotiation room for highly qualified lead installers.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- 401K retirement plan with company match.
- Paid Life Insurance coverage. Available disability insurance.
- Generous Paid Time Off (2-3 weeks) plus 10 paid holidays.
- Frequent company outings, bi-monthly parties, and company provided beverages for the field.
About Us
SHADE Industries is a custom designer and fabricator of premium Shade Sails and other tensioned fabric products. We prioritize a consultative sales approach, focusing on delivering the best possible design for our diverse range of commercial and residential clients.
Learn more at: www.shadeindustries.com
SHADE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.