Fireplace Installation Manager

Fireplace Install Manager

Rio Grande Co. is looking for a Fireplace Install Manager who can lead our fireplace installation department and bring strong mechanical field experience to the team. We can teach the fireplace business, but we need someone who already understands field installation work, mechanical systems, venting, jobsite execution, crews, tools, trucks, safety, scheduling, and accountability.

The ideal candidate may come from an HVAC, heat pump, mechanical contracting, or field foreman background. This person should understand how mechanical systems are installed, how venting is planned and run, how crews should operate in the field, and how to manage work so it is done safely, correctly, and efficiently.

Founded in 1893, Rio Grande Co. has proudly served the Denver and Rocky Mountain region for over 132 years. What began as a fuel and feed business has grown into a trusted distributor, fabricator, and building materials resource supporting construction projects across Colorado.

As a multi-generational, family-led company, members of the Peterson family – Erik, Elmer, Donald, and Bruce – have guided our growth and long-standing contribution to Colorado's construction industry.

At Rio Grande Co., we build more than structures — we build teams, careers, and futures. What sets us apart:

• A family-founded culture that prioritizes people and relationships
• A workplace grounded in safety, respect, and accountability
• Transparent leadership and clear expectations
• Investment in employee development and training
• A commitment to doing the right thing for our employees, customers and communities

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee fireplace installers to make sure all installations are completed safely, efficiently, and according to manufacturer specifications, code requirements, and Rio Grande Co. standards.
• Learn Rio Grande's fireplace products, installation standards, manufacturer guidelines, and inspection requirements.
• Bring mechanical field knowledge to the department, including experience with HVAC systems, heat pumps, venting, ducting, equipment layout, field coordination, and jobsite problem-solving.
• Manage approximately 15-20 installers, including daily performance, productivity, quality, safety, attendance, professionalism, and jobsite conduct.
• Oversee installer vehicles, tools, equipment, ladders, safety gear, and materials to make sure crews are properly equipped and accountable.
• Train new installers through in-house instruction, field training, ride-alongs, and jobsite coaching.
• Review previous day job photos, paperwork, trip sheets, and installation notes with installers to confirm quality, accuracy, and completion.
• Review same-day assignments with installers before they leave for the field and make sure arrival times are spaced appropriately to improve efficiency.
• Work with the scheduling team to review the daily and weekly install schedule for accuracy, routing, efficiency, crew capacity, and customer expectations.
• Conduct ride-alongs with experienced installers to evaluate field practices, improve install times, identify training needs, and make sure company standards are followed.
• Perform job walks for future projects and review plans, site conditions, venting paths, equipment locations, and installation requirements.
• Work with sales representatives, builders, customers, and internal teams to confirm job accuracy before installation.
• Perform pre-job and post-job checks to reduce mistakes, callbacks, warranty issues, and customer complaints.
• Assist with customer care issues related to fireplace installations, jobsite concerns, scheduling problems, product questions, and service follow-up.
• Help improve department processes, field communication, install quality, documentation, training, and accountability.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturers, inspectors, customers, and Rio Grande employees in a professional and practical manner.

Desired Background:

• Fireplace install manager or senior fireplace installer
• Mechanical foreman
• HVAC foreman or lead installer
• Heat pump installation lead
• Mechanical contractor field supervisor
• Venting or ducting installation supervisor
• Construction field supervisor managing multiple crews

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