Job Description

At RFP Design Group, we bring our clients' vision to life. We think beyond traditional limitations. Our production capabilities allow us to work hands-on with designers, end users and contractors. Our focus is on quality, professionalism and developing a positive working environment. Together, we foster our creativity and exceptional design driven solutions.

Overview

The Installation Lead is the on-site lead for assigned project-specific installations of RFP-fabricated millwork and FF&E. This is a hands-on field role: you will both supervise and participate in installation tasks, manage labour hired from external companies, verify shop work prior to shipment, troubleshoot field issues, create daily site reports, and represent RFP on site to clients, contractors and other trades. When site work is not scheduled, you will support the shop with QA, assembly, packing and load-out as required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead assigned project-specific installations from site mobilization through final turnover perform hands-on installation and finishing tasks as required. Supervise, coordinate and direct external labour crews (subcontracted workers): assign daily tasks, conduct safety briefings, and monitor quality and productivity. Review and approve shop-fabricated items prior to shipment: verify dimensions, hardware, finishes, BOM completeness, fit-checks, packaging and protection; document required rework. Confirm and document site conditions on arrival: verify dimensions, blocking/inserts/anchors, utilities and substrate conditions; notify Project Management of discrepancies. Execute and oversee field layout, anchoring, fastening, shimming, sealing, routing and final alignments to meet specified tolerances and finish standards. Troubleshoot on-site conflicts (dimensional variances, unforeseen conditions, fit or finish issues); develop corrective plans with shop and Project Management; initiate RFIs or change order recommendations as required. Produce and submit detailed daily site reports including narrative of work completed, crew list, labour hours, materials used, key photos, safety observations and open items. Track, verify and submit hours for all labour under your supervision (internal and external); maintain labour logs for payroll, job costing and productivity review. Coordinate site logistics and sequencing: deliveries, staging, protection of installed work, rigging/crane lifts, equipment rentals and on-site storage. Communicate proactively with General Contractor, other trades, on-site clients and RFP Project Managers to coordinate access, resolve conflicts and protect schedule. Conduct pre-handover inspections, generate and manage punch lists, and ensure timely completion of close-out documentation and warranty handover. Maintain site housekeeping, protect finished surfaces and enforce jobsite safety and quality standards. Participate in continuous improvement efforts: provide feedback to Production and Project Management on recurring field issues, install efficiencies and design for manufacture/assembly (DFMA) opportunities.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in field installation and shop fabrication of custom millwork, cabinetry, store fixtures or commercial joinery. Demonstrated ability to both lead crews and perform hands-on installation tasks (casework, built-ins, countertops, architectural millwork and FF&E). Experience supervising and coordinating subcontracted labour, including task assignment, performance oversight and time Custom Millwork and Cabinetry experience is required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT:

RFP Design Group is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at RFP Design Group are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, creed, national, social or ethnic origin, political viewpoint, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, protected veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

RFP Design Group will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person