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Lead Installer jobs are open across residential construction, commercial HVAC, solar energy, flooring, and home services, from journeyman-level to senior lead and foreman, with specializations in roofing, low-voltage systems, and cabinetry. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join Our Family as an HVAC Installer!
Are you ready to elevate your career in HVAC? At Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air, we are more than just a business; we are a family that prioritizes the well-being and success of our team members. Serving the Northern Virginia area, we are looking for dedicated HVAC Installers to join our growing team!
Why Choose Us?
People-First Culture: We started this company with a focus on people – both our customers and our team. We believe that when our team members are rewarded and fulfilled, they can better serve our customers. We are locally owned company, not private equity cloned, with one of the best reputations in any industry offering the strongest guarantees in the business.
Competitive Benefits:
- Full-Time, Year-Round Work: Enjoy a stable, full-time schedule with no mandatory evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts. Plus, you’ll have at least two days off every week, including Sundays!
- Excellent Pay: Earn competitive wages with performance pay, special holiday pay, spiffs, and rewards for customer reviews and yard signs.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: 50% employer-sponsored family health coverage options with varying deductibles, plus 100% coverage for dental and vision insurance.
Tools and Resources Provided:
- Fully Equipped Vehicle: This is a new model, full-size, tall roof, fully stocked, and well-maintained take-home work vehicle.
- No Out-of-Pocket Job Costs: Parts purchaser on staff and accounts with suppliers.
- Top-Tier Equipment: iPad, gas card, uniforms with laundry service, major tools, and industry-leading power tools provided.
- Training and Career Growth: Company-paid training, coaching, mentoring, and investment in your certifications and licensure.
Work-Life Balance: Flexibility to work around family commitments and achieve a better work/life balance.
Team Culture: Experience a family atmosphere with a strong team culture. Rapid career growth and advancement opportunities await you.
What You’ll Do:
- Exceed Client Expectations: Apply your technical skills and knowledge in the assembly and installation of residential HVAC systems and accessories, meeting and exceeding local county requirements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in residential HVAC service and/or installation.
- Valid driver’s license and good communication skills.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Additional Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off: All major holidays, plus earned PTO for sick days, personal time, and vacations.
- Insurance Coverage: Short-term, long-term disability, and life insurance provided 100%.
- Support and Mentoring: Company-paid training, coaching, and mentoring to ensure you get more from your career.
- Family Atmosphere: We treat you like family because we are family! Enjoy a strong team culture and rapid career growth and advancement opportunities.
Ready to Join Our Family?
If you're ready to start a rewarding career where you’re valued and supported, apply today and become a part of the Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air family. Discover how much better life can be when you love your job!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Sterling, VA 20164: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Join Our Family as an HVAC Installer!
Are you ready to elevate your career in HVAC? At Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air, we are more than just a business; we are a family that prioritizes the well-being and success of our team members. Serving the Northern Virginia area, we are looking for dedicated HVAC Installers to join our growing team!
Why Choose Us?
People-First Culture: We started this company with a focus on people – both our customers and our team. We believe that when our team members are rewarded and fulfilled, they can better serve our customers. We are locally owned company, not private equity cloned, with one of the best reputations in any industry offering the strongest guarantees in the business.
Competitive Benefits:
- Full-Time, Year-Round Work: Enjoy a stable, full-time schedule with no mandatory evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts. Plus, you’ll have at least two days off every week, including Sundays!
- Excellent Pay: Earn competitive wages with performance pay, special holiday pay, spiffs, and rewards for customer reviews and yard signs.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: 50% employer-sponsored family health coverage options with varying deductibles, plus 100% coverage for dental and vision insurance.
Tools and Resources Provided:
- Fully Equipped Vehicle: This is a new model, full-size, tall roof, fully stocked, and well-maintained take-home work vehicle.
- No Out-of-Pocket Job Costs: Parts purchaser on staff and accounts with suppliers.
- Top-Tier Equipment: iPad, gas card, uniforms with laundry service, major tools, and industry-leading power tools provided.
- Training and Career Growth: Company-paid training, coaching, mentoring, and investment in your certifications and licensure.
Work-Life Balance: Flexibility to work around family commitments and achieve a better work/life balance.
Team Culture: Experience a family atmosphere with a strong team culture. Rapid career growth and advancement opportunities await you.
What You’ll Do:
- Exceed Client Expectations: Apply your technical skills and knowledge in the assembly and installation of residential HVAC systems and accessories, meeting and exceeding local county requirements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in residential HVAC service and/or installation.
- Valid driver’s license and good communication skills.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Additional Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off: All major holidays, plus earned PTO for sick days, personal time, and vacations.
- Insurance Coverage: Short-term, long-term disability, and life insurance provided 100%.
- Support and Mentoring: Company-paid training, coaching, and mentoring to ensure you get more from your career.
- Family Atmosphere: We treat you like family because we are family! Enjoy a strong team culture and rapid career growth and advancement opportunities.
Ready to Join Our Family?
If you're ready to start a rewarding career where you’re valued and supported, apply today and become a part of the Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air family. Discover how much better life can be when you love your job!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Sterling, VA 20164: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- West Shore Home16
- ARS/Rescue Rooter13
- Renuity11
- Bath Concepts Independent Dealers9
- Aire Serv8
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead installer jobs.
- Three to five years of hands-on installation experience in the relevant trade
- Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and direct a field installation crew
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record for company vehicle use
- OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 safety certification
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, or installation plans
- Physical ability to lift heavy materials, work at heights, and perform repetitive tasks
Tips for Your Lead Installer Job Search
List every trade certification you hold
Lead installer postings often filter by specific credentials before a human ever reads your resume. Include OSHA-10, OSHA-30, NABCEP, EPA 608, or any manufacturer certifications you have, even if they feel routine to you.
Quantify crews and project scope
Hiring managers want to know how many people you supervised and the scale of jobs you ran. Replace vague phrases like 'managed installation team' with specifics: crew size, project type, and square footage or unit count where you can.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead installer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your trade and apply directly to each listing without hunting across multiple sources.
Target postings that match your specialty
Lead installer is used across wildly different trades, so filter by keyword and industry before applying. A roofing lead and a low-voltage lead installer face completely different technical screens, and a tailored resume beats a broad one every time.
Prepare a walk-through story for interviews
Interviewers for lead roles almost always ask you to narrate a complex installation start to finish. Practice describing one job where something went wrong, how you corrected it, and what you would do differently, keeping your answer under three minutes.
Negotiate tools, vehicle, and materials allowances
Lead installer offers often include non-wage perks that vary widely between employers. Confirm whether a company vehicle, tool stipend, or materials budget is included before accepting, since these can represent significant value beyond base pay.
Lead Installer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead installers?
The most active employers for lead installers right now are West Shore Home, ARS/Rescue Rooter, and Renuity, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in companies expanding their residential service or commercial build-out operations.
How many lead installer jobs are remote?
About 2% of lead installer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is low compared to most occupations. The roles that do allow remote work tend to be project coordination, estimating, or quality oversight positions within larger installation companies rather than hands-on field roles.
How do you become a lead installer?
Start by completing an apprenticeship or accumulating journeyman-level field hours in your trade, whether that is HVAC, solar, flooring, roofing, or another specialty. Build a reputation for quality and reliability, pursue any trade-specific certifications your specialty requires, then take on crew training responsibilities whenever the opportunity comes up. Most employers promote from within once they see consistent performance and the ability to manage others on a job site.
Can you get hired as a lead installer with limited experience?
Getting hired as a lead installer with limited experience is difficult because the role requires both trade competency and crew supervision. Your best path is to apply for senior installer or journeyman roles first, volunteer to mentor newer workers, and document every project where you took initiative or solved a problem without supervisor input. Smaller contractors and regional companies are more likely to give that first lead opportunity than large national employers.
What does the lead installer interview process look like?
Most lead installer interviews start with a phone screen focused on your trade background and certifications, followed by an in-person or video interview where you will be asked to walk through past projects and describe how you handle crew conflicts or scheduling problems. Some employers include a practical skills assessment or a job site visit. References from former supervisors carry significant weight because employers are hiring someone they will trust to represent the company in the field.
Where can I find and apply to lead installer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead installer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States in one place. Search by trade specialty or location to narrow the results, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and the type of work you want to do.
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