Installation Manager

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Position Description

Summary:

The Installation Manager leads the Installation Department and is responsible for operational oversight, scheduling, financial performance, and field execution. This role provides directions to office staff, field supervisors, subcontracted installation crews, and vendor relationships while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to company quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Department Leadership, Staff & Field Operations

· Lead and oversee daily operations across the Installation Department, including office staff, field supervisors, subcontracted installation crews, and related vendor partnerships.

· Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to department team members while fostering a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.

· Direct scheduling coordination, project communication, equipment rental support, purchasing, invoicing, and other administrative functions necessary to keep installation operations running efficiently.

· Oversee traveling Field Supervisors and field execution activities, including on-site installation oversight, crew training, quality control inspections, site surveys, project readiness evaluations, repair work, and emergency service situations.

Ensure department productivity, installation quality, safety compliance, and continuous improvement through regular communication, planning, and performance discussions.

Financial & Operational Accountability

· Monitor and manage the Installation Department annual budget.

· Review financial reports and operational metrics regularly to evaluate department performance.

· Make business decisions based on financial performance, productivity trends, and company growth objectives.

· Control labor, equipment, travel, and subcontractor costs while maintaining operational effectiveness.

· Support company profitability goals through strategic planning and resource management.

Growth & Strategic Planning

· Assist in planning and preparing the department for future company growth.

· Identify, recruit, and develop new subcontracted installation crews to support expanding canopy and modular business operations.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments.

· Identify operational improvements that increase scalability, efficiency, and long-term success.

Qualifications, Skills & Work Environment

· Strong leadership and team management abilities.

· Excellent organizational and communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, priorities, and department resources simultaneously.

· Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and operational decision-making.

· Knowledge of installation operations, construction coordination, scheduling, and field management preferred.

· Ability to problem solve and make decisions in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.

· Ability to work effectively across both office and field environments, with occasional travel to job sites and operational meetings.

· Must maintain professionalism and strong communication with employees, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform all other duties as assigned.