Remodel Senior Lead
SPAR Group · Rochester, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $41,600 / year
- Rochester, NY
Job highlights
- Lead overnight retail remodel teams.
- Extensive travel across Midwest/Northeast.
- Install/replace racking and shelving.
- Career path to management.
- Full benefits and travel perks.
About the role
Remodel Senior Lead
Travel. Lead. Build the Future.
Are you ready to lead remodel projects across the Midwest and northeast? SPAR, a leader in retail construction and merchandising, is hiring Remodel Senior Leads to join our dynamic overnight reset and remodel team. This is your chance to take charge, travel extensively, and grow into a long-term leadership role with competitive pay and full benefits.
About The Role
As a Senior Lead, you’ll supervise a 3–5 person team on high-impact remodels at big box home improvement stores. This role is 100% travel-based — you'll be on the road for extended periods, working across multiple states and staying ahead of the game with hands-on work involving heavy steel racking, shelving, fixtures, and store resets. Expect to spend weeks or months at a time servicing projects outside of your home state.
If you're a reliable problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants a pathway to a long-term career in retail construction, we want to hear from you!
Why Join SPAR?
- Certification-to-Career Track: Earn $20–$21 per hour while completing your training and certification program, with opportunities for advancement upon successful completion.
- Extensive Travel: This role is made for road warriors — expect to be continuously on assignment outside your home state.
- Travel Perks: All hotel accommodations provided, Meal per diem, tolls, and approved expenses covered, Mileage reimbursement.
- Career Growth: Senior Leads are on the path to District Operations Manager.
Shift Schedule
Overnight Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate a 3–5 person team on overnight retail remodels.
- Remove and replace damaged steel racking and shelving systems.
- Reconfigure pallet racking and cantilever towers.
- Install fixtures and update store signage/schematics.
- Ensure safety, quality, and compliance on every site.
- Perform physical work (lifting up to 50 lbs.) and climb ladders as needed.
What You Bring
- Prior construction, carpentry, or remodel experience required.
- Comfort working at heights (up to 20 ft.).
- Ability to travel extensively and work overnight shifts.
- Skilled in reading blueprints and store layouts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic reporting systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Must own basic hand tools (mechanic set, gloves, utility knife).
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license preferred.
- Steel-toe boots required; professional appearance expected.
Take the Lead – Start Building Your Career Today!
This is more than just a job — it's a stepping stone to a long-term career in retail operations and construction leadership. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, hit the road, and lead from the front, APPLY NOW!
SPAR Marketing Force works with national retail stores managing their new store set ups or full store remodels.
SPAR provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SPAR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SPAR expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SPAR’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Key skills/competency
- Remodel Senior Lead
- Retail Construction
- Merchandising
- Team Leadership
- Overnight Shifts
- Heavy Steel Racking
- Store Layouts
- Blueprint Reading
- Extensive Travel
- Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- Remodel Senior Lead
- Retail Construction
- Merchandising
- Team Lead
- Overnight Shifts
- Construction
- Carpentry
- Store Remodel
- Project Lead
- Travel
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your construction, leadership, and extensive travel experience. Use keywords from the job description like 'remodel', 'racking', 'shelving', and 'team lead'.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: In your application and interview, provide specific examples of how you’ve overcome challenges in previous remodel or construction projects.
- Emphasize travel readiness: Clearly state your willingness and ability to travel extensively and work overnight shifts, as this is a core requirement for the Remodel Senior Lead role.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with steel racking, shelving systems, blueprints, and store layouts. Demonstrate your physical capability for the role.
- Express leadership potential: Articulate your management style and how you motivate teams, drawing from any supervisory experience you have.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected travel commitment for a Remodel Senior Lead at SPAR?
- The Remodel Senior Lead role requires 100% travel. You will be on the road for extended periods, potentially for weeks or months at a time, working on projects in multiple states across the Midwest and Northeast.
- What are the typical work hours for this position?
- This position involves overnight shifts, typically Monday through Friday, from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. This schedule is consistent with the nature of retail remodels and resets.
- What is the pay range for a Remodel Senior Lead during training?
- During the training and certification program, Remodel Senior Leads can expect to earn between $20 and $21 per hour. Opportunities for advancement and pay increases are available upon successful completion of the program.
- What kind of physical demands does the Remodel Senior Lead role involve?
- The role involves significant physical work, including removing and replacing heavy steel racking and shelving, reconfiguring structures, and potentially lifting up to 50 lbs. You will also need to be comfortable working at heights up to 20 feet and climbing ladders.
- Does SPAR provide accommodation and cover travel expenses for the Remodel Senior Lead?
- Yes, SPAR covers all hotel accommodations for the extensive travel required. Additionally, meal per diems, tolls, and other approved expenses are covered, along with mileage reimbursement for your vehicle.
- What are the career advancement opportunities for a Remodel Senior Lead at SPAR?
- SPAR offers a clear career growth path for Remodel Senior Leads. This role is a direct stepping stone towards becoming a District Operations Manager, with a certification-to-career track designed for long-term development.
- What prior experience is required for the Remodel Senior Lead position?
- Prior experience in construction, carpentry, or general remodels is required for this role. Additionally, strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to read blueprints and store layouts.
- What tools does a Remodel Senior Lead need to provide?
- Candidates for the Remodel Senior Lead position must own basic hand tools, including a mechanic set, gloves, and a utility knife. Steel-toe boots are also a mandatory requirement for safety.