Installation Manager Jobs in Lansing, MI (NOW HIRING)

At Foresight Group, we bring together the best technology and decades of expertise to put images and messages on just about anything you can imagine. Foresight Group is a subsidiary of Reseda Group, a wholly-owned CUSO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. With locations in Lansing and Ann Arbor, we specialize in commercial printing, direct mail services, large sign printing, promotional items, and trade show displays. Go to our website, Foresight Group, to learn more about the history of our company! 

The Sign Installation Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all job related installation activities. This includes final quality control and organizing products for jobs so they are ready on time for installation. We are a full service, custom sign shop that provides quality products and services to our awesome customers. Attitude, dependability, positivity, and work ethic are key factors of success in this role. Our team is small but mighty. This is a great fit for those who like to work with a small team, make things with your hands and feel the pride of seeing a finished project come to life. We value our employees and love people that are engaged, make suggestions and are invested in making this a great place to work.

Work Arrangement: This position is able to work onsite at our Lansing SuperSign Office (1200 Marquette St, Lansing, MI 48906).

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.   

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation for this position is based on experience, rates starting at $20.00+/hour
• Work environment that is climate-controlled, clean, orderly, and promotes safety
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums 
• Up to 13 days of PTO within your first year, as well 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with an immediate 1:1 Match
• Up to 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and understand written job instructions.
• Participate in the daily work start meeting.
• Review job tickets and schedule jobs for installation.
• Manage and coordinate the installation. This includes updating the Google Installation Calendar.
• Communicate with the Production Manager to ensure product is complete and ready for upcoming installations. 
• Act as a final quality control to ensure finished goods match job requirements and are ready for installation, and ensure installed jobs meet customer and safety standards.

• Work closely with the Installation Site Supervisor to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on time.

• Ensure installation teams have the necessary tools to complete projects successfully. 
• Manage the fleet of company installation vehicles. This includes the schedule and coordination of periodic maintenance and DOT inspections if applicable.
• Conduct site surveys when necessary to determine feasibility of jobs and gather information for quoting.
• Work with third party utility service marking (MissDig) to locate and mark prior to work being started. 
• Submit Sign and/or electrical permit applications when needed from proper state, county, city and townships.
• Act as a backup installer and flex installer when demand dictates.

• Inventory and monitor company tools and notify management when replacement tools are needed.

• Read construction-style blueprints to ensure proper installation of signage.
• Comfortable working independently without direct supervision for extended periods of time.
• Other production tasks and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Michigan driver's license and Michigan Medical Card for Chauffer’s License.
• Experience in construction or a skilled trade is preferred.
• Strong customer relations, service skills, and a positive & patient attitude imperative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate a computer, including Microsoft suite and internet browsers.
• The ability to perform basic Shop Math including reading measuring equipment.
• Able to work with power tools, including saws, drills, and angle grinders.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic work environment.
• Motivated, self-starter who can work independently.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position requires onsite presence at the employee’s assigned location for all scheduled shifts.
• May be required to remain standing, seated or stooped in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment, and tools, which includes frequent use of a computer.
• Frequently needs to move about inside or outside of an office area.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, such as working from heights. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure.
• Frequently moves equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds between areas of buildings.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
• This position requires the ability to refrain from tobacco use while at customer locations and while inside company vehicles, including smoking, vaping, and chewing tobacco, in accordance with company policies.

Disclaimer:

• Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.