Lead Shade Structure Installer & Field Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title: Lead Shade Structure Installer & Field Foreman

Company: SHADE Industries

Location: Phoenix, AZ (With occasional short-term regional travel)

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Flexible! (Commonly 4-day work weeks, meaning lots of Fridays off for 3-day weekends!)

Pay Range: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour (Negotiable based on experience)

The Opportunity

Drive High-End Tensioned Fabric Solutions.

SHADE Industries is seeking a hands-on Lead Shade Structure Installer to serve as a pivotal field leader in the installation of custom, premium shade sails and tensioned fabric products for high-end residential and commercial clients.

This role empowers you to manage on-site logistics, supervise small crews, and deliver superior craftsmanship. You will join a hard-working, collaborative team where your leadership directly shapes the comfort and aesthetics of outdoor spaces. If you are an experienced builder looking for a company that actually respects your time—offering 3-day weekends, bi-monthly parties, and exceptional PTO—we want you running our sites.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be the on-site authority, ensuring that every custom structure is built safely, accurately, and to the highest quality standards:

• Site Leadership: Join, supervise, and confidently direct field teams of 1-4 employees to ensure the precise installation of custom shade structures.
• Complex Execution: Execute hands-on field tasks including manual/machinery excavation, steel fabrication (assembly and drilling), and small-batch concrete pouring.
• Blueprint Reading: Accurately interpret complex project blueprints and construction documents to ensure every installation meets exact engineering and design specifications.
• Logistics & Equipment: Manage the safe operation of light and medium-duty company vehicles, trailers, and heavy equipment.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate seamlessly with customers, sales staff, project management, and subcontractors to maintain clear project scheduling and status updates.
• Problem Solving & Safety: Troubleshoot real-time site challenges efficiently and maintain a safe, organized work environment in strict accordance with OSHA safety regulations.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Experience: Proven, hands-on experience in the construction industry with a heavy focus on field installations. (Previous leadership experience within specialty contracting or tensioned fabric sectors is highly preferred!)
• Technical Skills: The ability to operate hand tools and heavy equipment, plus proven experience performing steel fabrication tasks. (Advanced experience with excavation machinery, site-mixing concrete, and pump trucks is a huge plus).
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to confidently lead small teams and work independently on highly specialized projects.
• Physical Capabilities: The physical capability to handle heavy materials, work in the Arizona elements, and perform manual excavation when required.
• Licensure & Travel: A valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and reliable personal transportation to reach the shop. You must have an absolute willingness to travel for short, out-of-town assignments (1-4 days) several times per year.

Compensation & Premium Benefits

We work hard, but we know how to recharge. We offer a lifestyle-focused benefits package:

• Top-Tier Pay: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour strictly based on your experience and leadership capabilities.
• Unmatched Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a highly flexible schedule heavily featuring 4-day work weeks (3-day weekends!), plus generous Paid Time Off (2-3 weeks of vacation) and 10 Paid Holidays!
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Financial Future: A 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus company-paid Life Insurance and available Disability insurance.
• Company Culture: Frequent company outings, bi-monthly parties, and company-provided beverages for the field crews.

About SHADE Industries

SHADE Industries is a custom designer and fabricator of premium Shade Sails and other tensioned fabric products. We prioritize a consultative approach, focusing on delivering the absolute best possible design and installation for our diverse range of commercial and residential clients. Learn more at

SHADE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.