Architectural Shade Structure Foreman & Lead Custom Carpentry Installer

Company Name: SHADE Industries

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Greater Phoenix Metro & Regional Southwest Travel up to 4 Days)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Full Time | Four-Day Workweek Option (Consistent 3-Day Weekends)

Industry: Specialty Architectural Carpentry, Tensioned Fabric Structures, Steel Support Frameworks, and Custom Outdoor Living Pay Scale: $24.00 to $30.00+ per hour based on custom carpentry and field leadership experience Incentives: Structured 4-Day Workweek, Paid Travel Expenses & Daily Per Diem for Regional Deployments, Company-Matched 401(k), Paid Life Insurance, 10 Paid Holidays, Generous Paid Time Off

The Opportunity: SHADE Industries is seeking an experienced Architectural Shade Structure Foreman & Lead Custom Carpentry Installer to direct field assembly, custom mounting, and structural positioning of high-end architectural shade sails, steel frameworks, and specialty fabric tensioning systems across Phoenix and regional project sites. In this hands-on field leadership role, you will apply precision carpentry, laser layout skills, and heavy mechanical fastening techniques to integrate custom shade structures into luxury residential outdoor spaces, commercial venues, and municipal facilities. Leading small installation crews, you will ensure structural attachment details match engineered plans and deliver drum-tight, weather-resistant installations. If you are a skilled lead carpenter, pergola builder, or specialty installer who values precision craftsmanship and wants a structured four-day workweek with consistent three-day weekends, SHADE Industries provides top-tier hourly pay, daily per diems, and a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities: Architectural Field Leadership: Direct daily activities for small installation crews (1 to 4 members), managing jobsite safety, structural mounting, and quality execution. Precision Layout & Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret architectural blueprints, structural elevation drawings, and engineered mounting schematics to lay out bracketry, structural posts, and steel attachment points accurately. Field Carpentry & Mechanical Fastening: Execute custom timber framing, steel post setting, structural drilling, and heavy-duty mechanical anchor installations into concrete, wood framing, and masonry structures. Fabric Tensioning & Hardware Rigging: Oversee hardware rigging, cable tensioning, and precise adjustments of tensioned fabric sails to achieve exact structural alignment and weather resistance. Client & Project Manager Communication: Interface professionally on-site with homeowners, general contractors, commercial property managers, and project managers to review scope details and ensure client satisfaction. Quality Assurance & Site Safety: Maintain clean, organized work zones, enforce strict jobsite safety standards, and ensure finished installations meet exact aesthetic and engineering specifications. What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)Required Specialty Trade Tenure: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in rough framing, finish carpentry, deck building, pergola construction, or custom architectural installation. Mechanical & Layout Aptitude: High proficiency with power tools, laser levels, structural fasteners, mechanical anchors, and precision hardware layouts. Crew Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated ability to lead field crews, delegate tasks effectively, and resolve real-time structural challenges on-site. Mobility & Travel Flexibility: Valid driver license with a clean, insurable driving record, along with willingness to travel for short-term regional deployments (1 to 4 days) several times per year. Preferred

Specialty Outdoor Structure Experience: Direct background in custom outdoor living structures, commercial awnings, shade sails, or architectural canvas systems.

Safety Certifications: Active OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Safety card or specialized trade credentials.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive Hourly Earnings: $24.00 to $30.00+ per hour based on custom carpentry background and field leadership capability.

Balanced Work Schedule: Four-day workweek options delivering consistent three-day weekends. Comprehensive Time Off: Earned Paid Time Off (PTO, 2 to 3 weeks based on tenure) plus 10 paid company holidays annually. Health & Retirement Coverage: Complete medical, dental, and vision insurance options, corporate 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, and company-paid life insurance. Travel Support: 100% company-paid travel lodging, transportation, and daily per diem allowances for out-of-town project deployments. About SHADE IndustriesSHADE Industries is a premier specialty contractor specializing in the custom design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of tensioned fabric structures. We combine innovative architectural design with heavy-duty structural engineering to create unique, long-lasting shade solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential clients across the Southwest.