Architectural Metals Lead Installer

Company: Big D Metalworks
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: 25-30 Big D Metalworks Lead Installer Well established Dallas based employee owned architectural metal company is looking to hire a Lead Installer person with a focus on building relationships through strong product quality and exceptional customer service. Big D is a financially strong and stable company with a national presence in the commercial construction decorative stair and railing segment. Position Description: This position is responsible for managing installation, removal and repairing of damaged products. Successful candidate will have demonstrated reliability, leadership, and customer service aptitude. Lead Installer is responsible for overseeing all field related installation process and activities per project requirements. Lead Installer manages the team members assigned to the project, which will vary from 3 to 4 team members. Strong candidates will be strong, compassionate, and fair leaders of others, capable of working unsupervised and able to build trust through consistent high-quality craftsmanship. Essential Functions and Qualifications: Prepares and lay out the site area for installation. Locate, understand markings, and follow requirements for jobsite drilling and erecting steel. Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical, horizontal and elevation alignments. Install products per required specifications. Field repair damaged product for quality assurance. Carry parts and materials to site for installation. Work with customers for information and questions regarding site specifications. Ensure the specifications for the site have been met by the crew and/or subcontractors. Inspect all finish product for damage, tag damaged product and determine if the damages need to be charged back to the customer. Operate forklift and attachments for loading and unloading of trucks and moving materials on company property or at job sites. Drive company truck to customer sites and back to shop following DOT regulations. Completes administrative tasks such as collection of signatures for all work performed, employee time sheets, and other paperwork. Inspect and complete safety checklist for all equipment, power tools, and machinery prior to each use. Follow company and government safety/health rules and regulations. Interpreted architectural/ engineering erection and fabrication drawings. Interface with all persons involved in the product to costumer delivery process. Job Skill Requirements: Attention to detail Mastery with welding, air, power tools. Welding certifications including but not limited to G1,G2, G3 and G4 positions. Able to lead a team of up to but not limited of 3 members. OSHA10 certification as a minimum. 5-year field installation experienced with miscellaneous metal products. Be able to communicate with onsite costumers representative. Be able to drive a company truck hauling a 20 feet trailer. Writing and verbal communication skills. Motivated by a great work ethic and attitude. High level of problem-solving skills. Good understanding of project related decision making. Willingness to learn company processes and technology. Willing and be able to take directions as well as lead the team. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: 5 years of installation of metal products. 5 years of construction industry experience. Over night travel up to one week. Ability and willingness to acquire credentials required of the position and for clients, i.e. OSHA, Safety, CPR. Self-motivated, self-starter. Dependable team payer fitting in with existing company culture and enjoys challenges. Capable of passing a drug test. Safety management a plus. Eligible to work and live in the United States. Metal fabrication experience. Valid drivers license required. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 80% of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery and field equipment, such as the ability to operate all types and sizes of shop equipment. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office and out on job sites for up to 80% of the time. The person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external clients who have inquiries about their schedules and duties. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Must be able to recognize and observe internal and external clients within the office and out in the field. Occasionally must be able to distinguish if equipment is on fire. The person will be reading and comprehending complex documents, emails and job related materials. Required to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment or materials on the job. Required to be able to climb ladders. Constantly works in either indoor office or field job, inside or outside, conditions. Primarily a shop environment where there is a potential for physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, and noise. This position requires protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations. Conditions may require work from various heights, including ladders, aerial lifts, scaffolds, or other safe elevated conditions. Must be able to work extended schedule required by job demands. Benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plan: stock awarded to retirement accounts per ESOP guidelines Health Insurance, 401k, paid vacation, paid holidays Bonus plan (profit-sharing) eligibility after one year Big D Metalworks provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Big D Metalworks is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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