SkillBridge Lead Commercial Construction Installer; Farmington, NY

Skill Bridge Lead Commercial Construction Installer (Farmington, NY)

Skill Bridge Opportunity: Lead Commercial Construction Installer
Location: Farmington, NY
Duration: 16 weeks
Training Model: On-the-Job Training (OJT) with hands‑on mentorship and classroom‑style safety instruction

Weswood Specialties, part of the AAC Construction family of companies, specializes in the installation of commercial specialty products for construction projects across a wide range of industries. Weswood partners with contractors, developers, and facility managers to deliver high‑quality installations including lockers, partitions, signage systems, and other specialty building components.

The company is committed to safety, craftsmanship, and professional development, making it an ideal training environment for transitioning service members seeking careers in the construction and skilled trades industries.

The Lead Commercial Construction Installer Skill Bridge Internship with Weswood Specialties provides transitioning service members with advanced hands‑on training in leading and performing installations of specialty commercial construction products on active job sites. Participants will gain practical experience in leadership, crew coordination, advanced technical installation, project oversight, job‑site safety, and customer communication.

During this internship, participants will work closely with experienced Lead Installers and project managers, progressively taking on responsibility for supervising crews, ensuring installation quality, monitoring project timelines, and managing site safety under mentorship.

Successful trainees may be considered for full‑time employment as Installers with Weswood Specialties upon completion of the program.

Skill Bridge participants will train in real‑world commercial construction environments, working alongside Lead Installers, installation crews, and project management professionals. This immersive experience includes leading small teams, hands‑on installation, safety enforcement, and coordination with construction stakeholders—providing a strong foundation for careers in advanced construction roles, field operations, and specialty product installation leadership.

• Leading and supervising installation crews under guidance
• Advanced reading and interpretation of project drawings, scopes, and specifications
• Complex specialty product installation techniques and quality assurance
• Job‑site safety monitoring and OSHA‑aligned compliance
• Project coordination with multiple field teams, project managers, and clients
• Professional communication with contractors, supervisors, and customers
• Time management, workflow optimization, and productivity oversight on active job sites
• Enforcing safety, compliance, and quality standards across projects

Under the supervision of experienced installers and field leadership, Skill Bridge participants will gain practical experience in the following areas:

• Assign and oversee daily tasks for installation crews
• Mentor junior installers or Skill Bridge participants on proper techniques
• Monitor crew productivity, workflow, and adherence to project plans
• Support field problem‑solving and decision‑making under supervision

Lead and install specialty commercial products including:

• Lockers
• Toilet partitions and accessories
• Signage systems
• Cubicle track and privacy curtains
• Other related specialty construction products

Troubleshoot installation challenges and ensure adherence to specifications

Maintain high standards of installation quality and craftsmanship

• Review project…