Full-Time
Lead Furniture Installer
Sedgwick Business Interiors
51-200 employees
Full-service commercial furniture dealer and installer
No salary listed
Ithaca, NY, USA
In Person
Must be on-site for the duration of each installation.
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- Three to five years of installation experience.
- Strong knowledge of systems furniture is preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking/presentation skills are required.
- Highly organized and able to work as a self-starter.
- Strong work ethic.
- Must comply with installer requirements, including wearing the required uniform, being present for duty, and having drawings and tools.
- Manage the installation process.
- Meet with the Project Manager before each installation to understand installation parameters, critical dates, milestones, and key personnel.
- Pre-plan installation implementation, including man-hour utilization, reviewing drawings, identifying all product lines being installed, and communicating the implementation process to installation team leads.
- Remain on-site for the duration of each installation.
- Follow the installation plan, document changes to the original plan, and review changes with the Installation Manager.
- Lead an installation walkthrough before dismissing the team from the jobsite.
- Conduct a formal walkthrough with the Sedgwick Business Interiors Project Manager and client.
- Document punch issues on drawings and punch-list forms and submit them electronically to the Project Manager.
- Manage warehouse dock operations for loading products and ensuring installers arrive at their destinations on time.
- Evaluate installation staff for compliance with installer requirements.
- Enforce safety guidelines, principles, and practices.
- Complete a job hazard analysis for each assigned project and review it with the assigned installation team.
- Perform a Plan-Do-Check-Act evaluation at least once per week and review it with the Installation Manager or HMPS Lead.
- Be accountable for the success or failure of each assigned project.
- Model the expected conduct and standards for Sedgwick Business Interiors installers and subcontractors.
- Complete an assigned quarterly focus area, such as training, truck/van maintenance, or safety practices and initiatives.
- Knowledge of systems furniture.
Sedgwick Business Interiors is a full-service commercial furniture dealership serving the Rochester and Syracuse regions. It represents brands like MillerKnoll, DIRTT, and more than 200 other manufacturers, covering corporate, education, and healthcare products. The company helps owners and facilities managers plan, procure, and install furniture and workspace solutions, including design and project management, to improve how spaces are used. Its approach combines a wide manufacturer network with local regional expertise to deliver turnkey interior solutions. Compared with competitors, Sedgwick emphasizes being the region’s leading, hands-on provider of end-to-end services, offering extensive product breadth and local support. The goal is to help clients create effective, functional work environments by delivering complete furniture solutions from selection to installation.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Syracuse, New York
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sedgwick Business Interiors posted 2026 projects for SWBR, Delmonico Insurance, and CXtec.
- The company is actively hiring Ithaca installers and warehouse support in August 2026.
- Recent design charettes and community events signal an engaged, selling-oriented local team.
What critics are saying
- A regional office-furniture slowdown would hit SBI’s concentrated Upstate New York revenue base.
- MillerKnoll dealer dependence weakens pricing power if suppliers shift accounts or margins tighten.
- If commercial interiors demand falls, installers and warehouse roles become excess cost quickly.
What makes Sedgwick Business Interiors unique
- SBI is the #1 full-service dealer in Rochester and Syracuse regions.
- It pairs MillerKnoll, DIRTT, and 200-plus manufacturers across workplace, education, and healthcare.
- Its Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Corning footprint supports regional project delivery.
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