Traveling crew lead for finishing teams

Job Description

 Who We Are:

At Decorworx, we are proud to call ourselves a strategic experience firm. From vision and brand, to layout, fabrication and install – we help bring bold ideas to life through spaces that speak.

About the Role:

This role will work very closely with the Install Director, to ensure that all projects are managed in accordance with company standards and expectations. This is a traveling position. Expect to be working away from home 2-3 weeks at a time. When not on a scheduled installation, this role will require time in the office.

The Lead will own the preparations and on-site outcomes. As the Finishing Crew Lead, you plan, stage materials for shipping from manufacturing, and then lead the crew on site to deliver safe, correct, and quality on-time installations. You are the point of accountability on the ground: safety, schedule, quality, client sign-off, and complete close-out.

As the lead, you will be expected to, working with Install Director and Logistics:

Plan & Prep: Confirm site readiness, drawings, hardware, finishes, lifts, and access; verify load-out and tools; align labor plan and daily schedule with Install Director.

Lead in the Field: Run daily huddles; assign tasks; enforce safety; coordinate with GCs, subs, store leadership; work through challenges quickly and decisively.

Finish to Specifications: Execute layouts, level/plumb/anchor, multi-step assembly, and finish standards.

Daily Reporting: Submit reports at the end of each work period back to project managers through approved technology detailing completed items, redo’s, challenges, and questions for the next shifts agenda.

Quality Audit & Punch list: Inspect continuously; prevent rework; document issues; close punch items before demobilization.

Client & Brand Stewardship: Communicate professionally on-site; uphold Decorworx standards; obtain client sign-off.

Close-Out: Capture progress and completed photos, redlines, warranties, counts, and daily logs; submit digital close-out package and final sign-off within 24 hours.

Coach & Model: Train junior installers on safe practices, tools, reading drawings, and pace; set the tone for long travel runs.

Logistics Interface: Partner with Logistics Coordinator/Install Director on shipments, rentals, lodging, and adjustments to the plan.

Safety First: Own JHAs (job hazard analysis), fall protection, equipment inspections, housekeeping, and incident reporting.

What You Bring

Experience: 3–5+ years in retail décor, signage, millwork, fixture, or light construction installs; prior crew-lead or foreman experience.

Technical: Read architectural drawings, elevations, finish schedules, engineering/spec sheets, and install layouts, and be able to interpret the space the decor was designed for. You must be competent with anchors, adhesives, and hand/power tools; will have knowledge of low voltage lighting systems and the install of same.

Leadership: Clear communicator, calm under pressure, high follow-through; can motivate crews to constantly work at the highest standard.

Safety & Certifications: A valid driver’s license insurable by company policy; clean driving record, DOT med card required, CPR certified a plus.

Physical: Lift/move 75+ lbs. with assistance as needed; stand/walk, climb ladders, and work at heights; able to work nights/weekends.

Travel: Comfortable with 2–3-week road runs; professional conduct in partner locations.

Success Metrics:

On-Time Completion

Quality (minimal mistakes crew wide/low punch list percentage)

Cost Discipline-staying within budget

Reporting and Close-Out

Partner Satisfaction

Compensation & Perks

At the Director’s discretion, there may be a paid probation/evaluation period, for up to 90 days, upon hiring before the “Lead” role is officially awarded.

Pay Type: Hourly, potentially a dual rate pay scale - a higher rate for when fulfilling Lead duties and a standard rate for off install work/travel time. Leads will be eligible for overtime (higher Lead rates will only be paid on qualifying hours).

$28-$35+/hr

Travel: Per-diem for meals & incidentals, company-paid lodging, travel time compensated at regular rates.

Benefits: Health, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays