Installation Manager - Custom Furniture & Millwork

Installation Manager - Custom Furniture & Millwork Lion Craft - 2.3 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $65,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Fuel card Company truck Paid time off Life insurance Tools provided Qualifications Spanish Trim carpentry CAD English Metal materials Company vehicle operation Cabinet installation Driver's License Construction plans Construction site experience Blueprint dimension interpretation Team training Construction team management Millwork Blueprint creation using CAD software Wood construction materials Commercial construction Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing teams in a construction management role Upholstery Technical training Achieving project delivery timelines Project leadership Technical Proficiency General management

Woodworking Full Job Description Quick Job Highlights Salary:

$60,000 - $65,000 / year

Job Type:

Full-time, Hands-on Leadership Perks:

Company Vehicle, Tools, & Laptop Provided Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO) About Lion Craft We manufacture and install high-end, custom furniture and architectural millwork for bars, nightclubs, and restaurants (booths, tables, high-impact bar tops, lighting, and wall fixtures). We need a hands-on, field-based Installation Manager to run our installation department. This is a role for a master craftsman or finish carpenter who has a thick skin, commands respect, and is ready to completely own our field operations. The Reality of This Role This is not a passive desk job. We need a decisive leader who isn't afraid to push back when timelines, logistics, or plans don't align with reality on the ground. Field operations can be chaotic, timelines shift, and internal production pressures are real. Your job is to be the final line of defense for quality. You must be able to hold people accountable, push back against unrealistic schedules or poor management choices, and fiercely advocate for your field crew to ensure the job is done right.

Key Responsibilities Field Leadership:

Supervise, schedule, and dispatch installation teams across multiple commercial sites. Troubleshoot on-site issues and answer field calls from your crew.

Project Layouts:

Interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and sketches to plan field layouts.

Logistics:

Create material lists, procure supplies before install days, and keep installation kits/tools stocked.

Cross-Functional Pushback:

Partner with designers and production teams to solve fabrication challenges and ensure schedules are realistic and respected.

Client Relations:

Serve as the firm, professional on-site contact for clients and general contractors under high-pressure situations.

Quality Control:

Conduct on-site quality checks. Pick up tools and perform hands-on finish carpentry alongside your team when necessary. Qualifications & Requirements 5+ years of experience in finish carpentry, custom cabinetry, or architectural millwork. Proven track record of managing and training a construction or installation crew.

Technical Skills:

Ability to read complex blueprints. Proficiency in CAD programs is required ( SketchUp highly preferred).

Material Mastery:

Solid understanding of installing wood, metal, and upholstery.

Traits:

Sharp organizational skills, highly autonomous, and completely unshakable under pressure.

Logistics:

Valid driver's license with a clean, insurable record. Ability to occasionally travel. Must pass background check and drug screening.

Bonus:

Bilingual in English and Spanish. . .

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company truck Fuel card Life insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Do you have a valid Driver's License? Do you have a clean driving record? (Clean = NO DUIs in the past 7 yrs) What is your finish carpentry and installation experience? Do you have Sketchup or CAD experience? How big of a team have you managed? Tell us why you're the best fit for this position. What is your desired salary? (Please review the post for the salary posted.)

Experience:

Commercial construction: 5 years (Preferred) Cabinet installation: 5 years (Preferred) Trim carpentry: 5 years (Preferred)

CAD:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person