Install Lead

1220 Exhibits, Inc.

Nashville, Northern (TN, KY)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) / Matching

Retirement Plan

Referral Bonus Program

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly Staff Celebrations

Holiday Luncheons

Flex Schedule

Community Support Programs / Food Driv

Employee Sponsored ContinuingEducation

Employee Sponsored Training

OJT

Advancement Opportunities

Service Awards

Job summary

1220 Exhibits, Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks an Install Lead to supervise on-site installation teams, planning workloads and ensuring quality meet customer expectations. The role requires leadership, site travel, and coordination with the Production Manager.

This is an hourly position reporting to the Production Manager. Strong communication, forklift experience, and ability to train staff are essential for success in a dynamic exhibit fabrication environment.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; higher education desirable.
Able to tolerate non-conditioned warehouse spaces.
Excellent communication skills for internal and external customers.
Strong leadership abilities and superior organizational skills with a detail-oriented focus.
Must have experience operating forklifts and access equipment.
Must have skills utilizing spreadsheets and database-type programs.
Must work collaboratively with production crew, project managers and account executives.

Responsibilities

Requires travel to site to oversee and complete project installation; multiple trips may be needed.
Adjust to shifting priorities and plans to meet project needs.
Communicate daily with Production Manager to provide progress updates and plan corrections.
Prioritize workload for installation to optimize output each week.
Coordinate with installation team to provide clear direction and support.
Maintain strong relationship with Project Manager for project details and completion.
Ensure each finished element meets quality standards.
Work with 3rd party install vendors to align methods and standards.
Attend project installation meetings to discuss materials, applications and impacts.
Ensure safety of employees and proper use of equipment; model safety behaviors.
Ensure tools and equipment are maintained; assist Maintenance with repairs.
Enforce company policies consistently.
All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Database software

Job description

Install Lead

About Us

We call ourselves a “Nashville Original” because we’ve been growing in this community for over 53 years. We build & install custom environments and interactive experiences that bring our clients’ dreams to life. When the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital need fabricators to build and install exhibits & live experiences, they looked to our expertise.

The Team

We are a tight‑knit team with an unwavering commitment to quality. Thousands of people will walk through our exhibits in museums, presidential libraries, and halls of fame each year. We take pride in bringing our own families to our exhibits, so our design, fabrication, and installation must be to the highest standards. We are looking for high‑achieving, problem‑solving professionals.

BENEFITS

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) / Matching
Retirement Plan
Referral Bonus Program
Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly Staff Celebrations

Holiday Luncheons
Flex Schedule
Community Support Programs / Food Drives
Employee Sponsored Continuing Education
Employee Sponsored Training
OJT
Advancement Opportunities
Service Awards

The Opportunity

The Install Lead is responsible for supervising the installation of project elements on-site. These duties
include planning and organizing workload to maximize productivity; supervising and monitoring progress to ensure completion and quality meet customer expectations.

The position involves participation in the completion, implementation, and/or modification of
elements as a master craftsman. The Install Lead role requires strong leadership: giving direction, training, positive reinforcement, and critical feedback. This is an hourly position that currently reports to the Production Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Requires travel to site to oversee and complete project installation. Each project may required multiple trips to acquire site dimensions, complete multiple phases, are follow-up with punch list rework.
Requires the ability and willingness to adjust to shifting priorities and plans to meet the needs of the project.
Communicate daily with Production Manager to provide installation progress updates, identify concerns, and develop plans to course correct based on available resources.
Prioritize scheduled workload for the installation to optimize output each week. Adjust plans as needed when priorities shift.
Communicate with installation team to ensure the team have cleaar direction, guidance, and support.
Maintain a strong working relationship with the Project Manager to ensure consistent communication and awareness of all details related to project completion.
Focus on ensuring each finished element meets quality standards.
Work with 3rd Party install vendors to ensure methods and standards align with project needs.
Attend project installation meetings as needed to offer insight on materials, applications, design, and other potential impacts to project success.
Ensure the safety of each employee and the safe use of all equipment and material. Model exemplary safety behaviors.
Ensure equipment and tools are maintained and in good working condition. Partner with Production manager for maintenance and repair needs.
Consistenly administer company policies.
All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct supervisory responsibilities include those with install duties.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; higher education desirable.
Able to tolerate non-conditioned warehouse spaces.
Excellent communication skills for internal and external customers.
Strong leadership abilities and superior organizational skills with a detail-orientated focus.
Must have experience operating forklifts and access equipment.
Must have skills utilizing spreadsheets and database-type programs.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively with production crew, project managers and account
executives.

Physical Requirements