How to hire an installation foreman

How to hire an installation foreman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step installation foreman hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an installation foreman job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new installation foreman
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an installation foreman, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an installation foreman to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an installation foreman that fits the bill.

   This list presents installation foreman salaries for various positions.

   Type of Installation Foreman	Description	Hourly rate
   Installation Foreman		$18-34
   Project Supervisor	A project supervisor is someone employed in industries like engineering, construction, manufacturing, as well as design and marketing industries to coordinate all aspects of a project. Common duties include participating in project planning, acting as a communication liaison, coordinating labor needs, and training employees... Show more	$13-46
   Field Supervisor	Field supervisors are referred to as the generals for various industries such as engineering, construction, and energy. These supervisors oversee and manage field staff's performance... Show more	$14-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ladders
   • OSHA
   • Brazing
   • HVAC
   • PVC
   • EPA
   • Evaporators
   • Customer Relations
   • Hand Tools
   • Installation Projects
   • General Contractors
   • Construction Sites
   • Security Systems
   • Electrical Systems

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and perform all excavations.
   • Work in new construction apartments and homes installing HVAC systems from start to finish.
   • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial HVAC and electrical control systems from blueprint stage through to start up.
   • Utilize strong leadership and management skills in conducting site supervision and work scope compliance for various remodeling improvements.
   • Install fixtures in retrofit and new installation applications at retail, hospital and clinic locations.
   • Work with Conoco Phillips engineering and Udelhoven QC department to ensure construction and material specifications are met.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your installation foreman job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An installation foreman salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, installation foremen' average salary in mississippi is 45% less than in illinois.
   • Seniority. Entry-level installation foremen earn 46% less than senior-level installation foremen.
   • Certifications. An installation foreman with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an installation foreman's salary.

   Average installation foreman salary

   $53,263yearly

   $25.61 hourly rate

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   Entry-level installation foreman salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

4. Writing an installation foreman job description

   A job description for an installation foreman role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an installation foreman job description:

   Installation foreman job description example

   Are you Smart, Driven + Pretty Damn Cool?
   
   Tangram is looking for extraordinary people to join our industry-leading team that keeps defining the future of interior environments. An inspirational and fun working working environment, an innovation-driven, fast-growing company, ambitious projects and an incredibly talented team are just a few reasons why you'll love it here.
   
   Tangram Interiors: Join the Family
   
   The Installation Foreman is responsible for providing a professional delivery and installation that meets the needs of our customers and protects the interests of Tangram. The Installation Foreman is responsible for ensuring that field personnel take all precaution possible to protect the customer's facility.
   
   Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
   This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. The individual will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
   
   Work Process & Quality
   · Review all documentation prior to arriving at the customer site, and take appropriate action if information is incomplete, unclear, etc.
   · Ensure necessary field equipment, tools, and supplies are pulled and loaded, and returned and put away in the appropriate location.
   · Load and unload trucks including furniture, equipment, boxes, and other items. Ensure correct product is loaded, and secured and protected to prevent damage during transport.
   · Perform receiving functions at customer site including checking quantities, verifying product and part numbers, and inspecting for damage, missing parts, etc.
   · Place product, boxes, and other items on dollies and other equipment, and move to staging, installation, and loading areas.
   · Disassemble, assemble, install, align, fine-tune, adjust, clean, and detail furniture.
   · Remove debris and trash from customer site, and dispose of appropriately.
   · Respect and protect customer's, company's, and other's property.
   · Ensure interiors of vehicles are neat and clean.
   · Drive company vehicle to pick up and/or deliver product to and from company locations, customer sites, and vendors.
   
   People & Communication
   · When acting as a member of a crew, interface with crew leader for work assignments, assembly and installation technique, product or installation plan discrepancies, problem resolution, etc.
   · Interface with customers, third party representatives, vendors, and company employees in a consistently clear, polite, and professional manner.
   
   Project Administration
   · Ensure appropriate field paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner including, packing lists, delivery tickets, exception reports, project journals, field change orders, etc.
   · Obtain customer approval and sign-off on appropriate documents, i.e. packing list, delivery tickets, completed punch list forms, etc.
   · Record and tag all products returned to the warehouse.
   · Responsible for looking up and specifying replacement parts, and completing exception reports.
   Tangram Interiors is an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. Our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find installation foremen for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any installation foremen they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level installation foremen with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your installation foreman job on Zippia to find and recruit installation foreman candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit installation foremen, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new installation foreman

   Once you've found the installation foreman candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new installation foreman. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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