Lighting Installation Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Lighting Installation Trainer in Virginia Beach to lead hands-on coaching for franchise owners and crews across multiple locations. You will support design and installation for landscape, permanent, and holiday projects, while diagnosing wiring and controller issues to reduce repeat visits.

The role requires experience in outdoor lighting, strong communication, and the ability to travel for field training and franchise support.

Qualifications

• Field experience in landscape or outdoor lighting and related trades.
• Strong knowledge of wiring, transformers, controllers, and installation quality.
• Clear, professional communication with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel for field training and franchise support.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on coaching and troubleshooting to franchise owners and technicians.
• Support lighting design and installation for landscape, permanent, and holiday projects.
• Diagnose wiring and controller issues to reduce site visits.
• Lead training sessions and field visits across locations.
• Develop training materials and field standards.
• Coordinate with vendors on product support.
• Serve as Virginia Beach field resource for prep and guidance.

Skills

Field experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Outdoor work

Travel willingness

Coaching

Job description

Join a growing national franchise organization specializing in architectural, landscape, permanent, and holiday lighting solutions. This hands‑on role is an exciting opportunity to impact installation quality, training, and technical support for 25+ locations across the East Coast. Be part of a collaborative, supportive team environment with opportunities to shape best practices and grow within the business.

Lighting Installation Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time role with salary range of $75k to 85k
• Primarily weekday hours, with some nights and weekends during peak seasons
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Chance to make an immediate impact supporting multiple franchise operations

Lighting Installation Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Demonstrated field experience in landscape, low-voltage, permanent, holiday lighting, irrigation, exterior construction, or electrical‑adjacent work
• Strong knowledge of jobsite execution, wiring, transformers, controllers, materials, and installation quality
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical coaching skills
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with franchise owners, technicians, vendors, and team members
• Highly organized, proactive, and process-driven
• Comfortable working outdoors on ladders, roofs, and active job sites
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel periodically for field training and franchise support

Lighting Installation Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• 5+ years relevant outdoor lighting or exterior construction experience
• Experience training or coaching field teams or installers
• Background with permanent lighting/RGB lighting systems
• Low-voltage certification or electrical experience
• Experience creating checklists, training, or field standards

Lighting Installation Trainer Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical coaching and troubleshooting to franchise owners, technicians, and team members
• Support lighting design and installation execution for landscape, permanent, and holiday projects
• Diagnose and resolve wiring, transformer, controller, and installation quality issues to reduce repeat site visits
• Review job details and field conditions to identify practical installation solutions
• Lead hands‑on training sessions and support franchise locations during field visits
• Develop training materials, field standards, and installation best practices
• Coordinate with vendors on product support and complex installation issues
• Serve as a field resource for the Virginia Beach location, offering job prep, installation guidance, and troubleshooting assistance

If you enjoy taking an active role in field operations, delivering quality results, and sharing your expertise to help others succeed, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your

career in the dynamic outdoor lighting industry.