Traveling Retail Millwork Installer & FF&E Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Shape New Retail Spaces Across the Southeast

Picture this: you roll onto a fresh job site with a tight-knit crew, open the truck, and get to work transforming an empty shell into a polished retail, restaurant, grocery, healthcare, or commercial space. At Pivotal Retail Group, our traveling Commercial Millwork and FF&E teams turn plans into reality—cabinetry hung true, fixtures aligned, graphics crisp, and finishes dialed in.

A Day in the Life

You’ll work with precision and pride to:

• Install architectural millwork—cabinetry, countertops, trim, wall panels, and casework—so everything fits perfectly and looks flawless.
• Assemble and set retail fixtures, shelving, displays, and furnishings for a complete store build-out.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and installation plans to sequence work and hit timelines.
• Place specialty components including bathroom accessories, wall protection, graphics, doors, hardware, and related equipment.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with a traveling team on projects throughout the Southeast United States.
• Keep the site clean, organized, and professional from start to finish.

What You Bring

• Background in commercial carpentry, millwork installation, FF&E installation, or construction (preferred).
• Comfort reading tape measures and basic construction drawings.
• Reliable transportation to and from project sites.
• Your own core tools: drill, impact, circular saw, tape measure, hammer, screwdrivers, and similar basics.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and stay on your feet through the workday.
• Dependable, detail-focused, and safety-minded work habits.
• Willingness to travel for extended stretches.

Travel

This role is 100% travel across the Southeast United States and may keep you on the road for 3 or more weeks at a time.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Hotel accommodations provided.
• $30 per day Per Diem.
• Mileage reimbursement of $0.40 per mile after the first 60 miles traveled.
• Travel time paid at state minimum wage after the first hour of travel.
• Clear pathways to Lead Installer and Project Lead opportunities.
• A steady pipeline of work with potential to grow into full-time engagement.

Great Fit If You’ve Worked As

• Commercial Millwork Carpenter
• Fixture Installer / Retail Fixture Installer
• Cabinet Installer
• Finish Carpenter
• Traveling Construction Professional
• FF&E Installer
• Store Remodel or New Store Installation Pro

Core Proficiencies

• Woodworking
• Door Installation
• Field Measurements
• Tape Measure Reading
• Finish and Rough Carpentry
• Cabinet Installation
• Equipment Installation

Apply today to help us deliver high-quality installations for leading brands throughout the Southeast.

Pivotal Retail Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.