Field Installation Manager [1426]

About

• Full-time position

• Location: Sacramento, CA

The Role

Our client is seeking aField Installation Manager to support high-volume commercial door and gate service operations across the Greater Sacramento area. This is a hands-on, field-driven role focused on troubleshooting, estimating, scheduling, and supporting installation crews.

This is a newly created position designed to alleviate workload from leadership and improve field efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strongservice-based experience (not just new installs) and can confidently manage multiple jobs, crews, and customer needs in real time.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations across 10–20 active service jobs

• Troubleshoot issues in the field and remotely support technicians by phone

• Run service estimates and scope job requirements

• Coordinate and schedule 1–2 person installation/service crews

• Source parts, materials, and equipment needed for repairs and installs

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to quality standards

• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects moving

• Support compliance with safety and industry standards (ADA, fire code, etc.)

• Partner closely with leadership during a 6-month training period

Required Experience

• Strong background incommercial door and gate service/installation

• Experience with a majority of the following systems:

  • Automatic doors (SIG or similar)

  • Storefront doors

  • Hollow metal doors

  • Solid core/wood doors

  • Overhead doors

  • Dock equipment

  • Gates and gate operators

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues in the field

• Experience running estimates and coordinating service work

• Comfortable managing multiple jobs and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across all listed door and gate systems

• Prior leadership or crew supervision experience

• Knowledge of compliance standards and safety regulations

• Strong organizational and communication skills

What to Expect

• Primarily field-based role with high daily activity

• 6-month training period working closely with internal leadership

• High-impact position with the opportunity to help shape operations

• Occasional after-hours phone support (limited weekend work)

Additional Details

• Open to candidates willing to relocate to the Sacramento area

• Stable, growing company with consistent project volume

• Full benefits package included

Must have:

• Commercial door experience (hands-on)

  • Must be in commercial—not residential

• Service / repair / troubleshooting experience

  • This is critical

  • Candidates with only new installation experience are not a fit

• Experience with multiple door systems

  • Ideally 3–4+ of the following:

    • Automatic doors (SIG or similar)

    • Storefront doors

    • Hollow metal doors

    • Overhead doors

    • Gates / gate operators

    • Dock equipment

• Ability to troubleshoot independently

  • Can diagnose issues in the field or over the phone

Nice to have:

• Previous Experience with one of these competitors:Vortex, Industrial Door Company, R&S Doors

• Experience with ALL door types listed

• Prior leadership or crew management experience

  • Managing 1–2 man crews is a plus

• Experience with SIG automatic doors specifically

• Strong estimating background

  • Especially if they’ve owned quotes end-to-end

• Experience sourcing parts/vendors independently

  • Reduces training time significantly

• Knowledge of compliance

  • ADA, fire-rated doors, safety standards

• Experience in high-volume service environments

  • HVAC, facilities, commercial service industries, etc.