Tile Installation Training & Development Manager

Fox Marble has been one of the Bay Area’s premier stone fabrication and installation companies for more than 40 years. From custom kitchen slabs to large-scale commercial projects, our team of expert fabricators, installers, and craftsmen transforms natural stone and tile into spaces that last for generations.

Today, Fox Marble is entering an exciting new chapter. We’ve joined forces with Fireclay Tile, a fast-growing, design-driven manufacturer known for handcrafted tile and a modern digital platform that makes specifying and purchasing surfaces easier than ever. Together, we’re building something unique: a vertically integrated surfaces company that combines handcrafted materials, precision fabrication, and expert installation — all under one roof.

Our Richmond facility is home to a team of highly skilled craftsmen who take pride in doing things the right way, and our field team is professional, experienced, and focused on delivering exceptional value. If you enjoy working with great people, building beautiful things, and being part of a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity, you’ll fit right in.

The Team You’ll Work With …

As the Tile Installation Training & Development Manager, you will work directly with our Installation leadership team to build and lead Fox Marble’s next-generation apprenticeship and installer development program. This role is responsible for helping define and teach “The Fox Way” — our standard for world-class tile installation, jobsite professionalism, craftsmanship, safety, and customer experience. You will train entry-level apprentices, develop junior installers, and support experienced crews through hands-on instruction, curriculum development, field coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role combines classroom education, field mentorship, installation expertise, and operational systems-building.

You’ll partner closely with installation leadership, field teams, and vendor partners to ensure our installation practices remain best-in-class across materials, techniques, safety standards, and execution quality. This role reports to the Director of Installation and is located in Richmond, CA. The pay range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 per year.

Meet the Hiring Manager
, Martin Brookes ! You'll report to Martin, a legend in the tile industry with over 40 years of experience. This is a chance to learn from the absolute best and contribute to raising the bar for tile craftsmanship nationwide. He has a strong commitment to the dissemination of best practices in the tile industry and is an active member of several industry committees including the National Tile Contractors Association.

The opportunities you will have …

Build a Best-in-Class Apprenticeship Program

Help design and lead a scalable training pipeline that develops the next generation of elite tile installers.

• Build structured onboarding and apprenticeship curriculum
• Create skill matrices, certifications, and installation standards
• Develop hands-on and classroom-based training programs
• Support long-term career pathing and installer development
• Create systems that improve retention, consistency, and craftsmanship quality

Define & Implement “The Fox Way”

Help establish the operational and craftsmanship standards that define how Fox Marble crews install tile.

• Standardize installation techniques, processes, and jobsite expectations
• Partner with field leaders to improve quality, efficiency, and professionalism
• Create SOPs and training documentation across installation workflows
• Reinforce cleanliness, organization, safety, and customer communication standards
• Ensure every installer represents the Fox Marble brand with professionalism and pride

Drive Craftsmanship, Innovation & Technical Excellence

Partner with vendors and installation leadership to continuously improve materials, methods, and installation performance.

• Collaborate with manufacturers and product partners on installation best practices
• Evaluate new products, tools, systems, and installation methodologies
• Support R&D and field testing initiatives
• Ensure teams are trained on evolving installation standards and materials

Champion Safety &…