Lead Window & Door Installer

Job Title: Lead Window & Door Installer

Location: Charleston, SC

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour plus overtime

Job description:
Henselstone Services LLC is seeking a Lead Window & Door Installer to join our Charleston, SC installation team. You will work hands on alongside our installation crew while making sure the work gets done right, on time, and to Henselstone standards. This is a great fit for an experienced installer who takes pride in their work and is ready to take on more responsibility.

What We Offer:

• $24.00 - $26.00 per hour plus overtime
• Quarterly performance bonus potential
• Christmas bonus
• Assigned company vehicle
• Cash per diem for out of town trips
• 20 paid vacation days
• 5 paid sick days, separate from vacation
• 6 paid holidays
• Company paid medical, dental and vision insurance

About Us:
We’re focused on improving people’s lives by helping them create more energy efficient, architecturally pleasing, and secure places to build memories and do what they love. This same goal applies to our team, too. We strive to achieve this by embracing a positive work-life balance as well as providing a space to learn and develop oneself. We train and promote from within.

Job Summary:
Our work involves highly customized European window and door systems, including large-format lift-and-slide units, hurricane-rated assemblies, and high-performance, energy efficient building envelopes. As Lead Installer, you will be the trusted person on site who keeps the crew accountable and makes sure every installation is completed correctly. You will work under our Installation Manager, who holds overall responsibility for each project. Whenever the Installation Manager is not on-site, you will take responsibility for the progress of the install. You will also be fully responsible for independent assignments such as punch list work and service trips, and you will support planning and coordination for your assigned jobs.

Responsibilities:

• Install windows and doors alongside the crew
• Take responsibility for the progress of the install whenever the Installation Manager is not on-site
• Lead and coordinate crew members on site, including assigning daily tasks and keeping the work on schedule
• Hold crew members accountable for quality, safety and workmanship on site
• Make sure installations follow shop drawings, Henselstone procedures and manufacturer requirements
• Independently complete assigned tasks such as punch list work and service trips
• Communicate directly with customers and builders on site
• Address problems as they come up and find solutions in coordination with the Installation Manager
• Track scope completion and keep the Installation Manager updated on progress and issues
• Help organize job site documentation, including photos and daily progress notes
• Walk the finished job and obtain customer sign off at completion after coordinating with the Installation Manager
• Support planning and coordination for assigned projects
• Occasionally join project briefings

Qualifications:

• Experience installing windows and doors, or strong carpentry and construction experience
• Experience leading or training other installers is a plus
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Confident communicating directly with customers and builders
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings
• Attention to detail and thorough workmanship
• Strong work ethic and good communication skills
• Capability of heavy lifting
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Willingness to travel

Desired Skills:

• Glazing experience
• Ability to operate man lifts, booming forklifts, etc.
• No fear of heights, as installers will be required to climb ladders
• Good time management skills
• Experience with European or high-end window and door systems

NOTE: This position requires working outdoors and will be subject to all temperature ranges including extreme heat and cold.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime as needed

Experience:

• Window and door installation or carpentry: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe your window and door installation experience, including how many years and what types of projects you have worked on.
• Tell us about a time you led or supervised a crew on a job site. How many people were you responsible for, and how did you keep the work on track?
• How would you handle a customer or builder who is unhappy with part of the installation?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26