
Installation Manager
Leaf Home · Farmington, MI
- On site
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- Farmington, MI
Job highlights
- Manage daily installation operations and team.
- Schedule customer jobs and manage installers.
- Train and develop installation employees.
- Resolve customer issues and improve processes.
- Recruit subcontractors to expand capacity.
About the role
Installation Manager
Meet Leaf Home. We turn complex home improvement projects and endless to-dos into achievements. With more than 50% of homeowners worried about the cost and effort of home maintenance, we deliver remarkable, end-to-end experiences and get the job done right, at every step. Bringing innovative products, the best people, and the highest standards to every project.
Trusted by more than 1 million homeowners across the US and Canada, we are America’s largest direct-to-consumer full-service provider of branded home services and products. Our products, including the patented LeafFilter gutter protection system, have earned numerous awards and recognition from Good Housekeeping, Qualified Remodeler, Angi, Consumer Reports, This Old House, and other consumer review platforms.
Benefits
We are powered by extraordinary people. Our innovative products and reliable services are delivered with convenience, excellence, and quality through 250+ regional sales and installation offices and comprehensive field support offices in New York and Hudson, Ohio. We’re proud to say we’ve been consistently named one of the fastest-growing private companies by Inc. 5000 and recognized as a top employer nationally. The benefits of working at Leaf Home are wide-ranging and include:
- Industry-best compensation packages
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off including paid parental leave
- Individualized career development programs
- Childcare assistance
- Employee assistance programs, including legal, financial planning, and counseling
- Employee discount marketplace
- Employee Resource Groups such as VetConnect, DEI Committee, Women’s Committee.
Position Summary
The Installation Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Installation department within a local field office. Provides leadership and tactical execution on daily production activities involving customer scheduling, service resolution, training, and management of local third-party installation network.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assign installation jobs to third-party installer network based on availability and geographic proximity using proprietary scheduling application when possible.
- Identify opportunities in daily operations to pull forward jobs and maximize speed to installation.
- Work with the customer to schedule jobs based on installer availability and customer preferences.
- Review and publish daily installation and service reports to identify wins and opportunities for improvement.
- Work with office administrative staff to ensure organized workflow of jobs from schedule to install completion.
- Partner with Service and Sales Operations teams to proactively address customer issues and resolve on first service call.
- Train, coach, and develop installation employees and contractors both in the office and in the field.
- Improve subcontractor retention rates through impactful training and engagement.
- Responsible for driving proficiency and efficiency amongst installation subcontractors.
- Works with the Field Trainer on individual performance, abilities, and capacities of the installers.
- Partner with leadership on identifying systemic training gaps and propose solutions to address gaps.
- Collaborate with all office and corporate functional teams.
- Recruit subcontractors as needed to expand installation capacity.
- Must hold a valid driver's license.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Experience And Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of successful experience in home construction, remodeling, and/or installation management.
- Track record of successfully recruiting, training, coaching, and onboarding subcontractors.
- Demonstrated superior quality and attention to detail in all facets of the installation process.
- Ability to teach others through hands-on and documentation-based learning methods.
- Ability to juggle various work activities and shift their attention from one task to another to meet the demands of different stakeholders without “dropping the ball”.
- Must have a truck or van with the ability to carry ladders of various heights.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment and have a “roll up your sleeves” and “today not tomorrow” mentality.
- Apply active listening skills through the ability to comprehend information presented and respond thoughtfully.
- Detail-oriented and can focus on the task at hand, no matter how minute, by finding the most efficient and effective pathway to completion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required for communicating with internal and external parties in a manner that is both articulate and professional.
- Ability to logically connect ideas, scrutinize and evaluate arguments, find inconsistencies and errors in work, solve complex problems, and engage in reflection.
- Ability to provide timely and empathetic help through in-person, phone, email, and social media avenues that keeps the co-worker or customer’s needs at the forefront of every interaction.
- Ability to communicate effectively, to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions as well as others, and foster positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Holding oneself responsible and being self-driven in accomplishing business goals, adhering to policies and being responsible for one’s own actions, performance, and decisions.
- Familiarity and comfort using ladders of various heights.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and/or Access).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Or Certifications
- Experience in residential remodeling, plumbing, electrical, bathroom, and kitchen installation.
Travel Requirements
- Less than 10% domestic travel required.
Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements
- Additional Hours May Be Required (Exempt Positions).
Physical Requirements
- Normal Office Environment.
- Indoor work in a climate-controlled environment.
- Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Leaf Home is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Leaf Home will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical/mental disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated in full compliance with the law).
Key skills/competency
- Installation Management
- Team Leadership
- Subcontractor Management
- Customer Scheduling
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Training and Development
- Home Improvement Industry
Skills & topics
- Installation Manager
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Subcontractor Management
- Customer Scheduling
- Home Improvement
- Construction Management
- Field Operations
- Service Resolution
- Training and Development
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of experience in home construction/remodeling/installation management and your track record with subcontractors.
- Showcase leadership skills: Emphasize your ability to train, coach, and manage teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Provide examples of how you've resolved customer issues and improved operational efficiency.
- Mention practical requirements: Confirm you have a valid driver's license and a truck/van capable of carrying ladders.
- Emphasize your mentality: Convey a "roll up your sleeves" and "today not tomorrow" attitude.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of an Installation Manager at Leaf Home?
- As an Installation Manager at Leaf Home, you'll oversee daily operations of the installation department, manage a third-party installation network, handle customer scheduling, train and develop staff, and resolve service issues to ensure a smooth and efficient process from start to completion.
- What qualifications are essential for the Installation Manager role at Leaf Home?
- Leaf Home requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least 3 years of experience in home construction, remodeling, or installation management, a proven ability to recruit and train subcontractors, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A valid driver's license and a truck/van are also necessary.
- How does Leaf Home support its employees?
- Leaf Home offers a comprehensive benefits package including industry-best compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off with parental leave, career development programs, childcare assistance, and employee assistance programs. They also provide an employee discount marketplace and various Employee Resource Groups.
- What is the work environment like for an Installation Manager at Leaf Home?
- The role involves a fast-paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment. You'll need a "roll up your sleeves" and "today not tomorrow" mentality. While primarily in a normal office and indoor climate-controlled setting, there may be occasional medium work involving lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Does Leaf Home offer opportunities for career growth?
- Yes, Leaf Home provides individualized career development programs. They are recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies, offering significant opportunities for advancement and professional growth within the organization.
- How does Leaf Home approach diversity and inclusion?
- Leaf Home is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, proudly operating as an equal opportunity employer. They aim to foster an atmosphere that embraces differences and ensures fair treatment in all hiring and promotion processes.
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