Lead Installer

KOPMAN US is in search of a Lead Installer to oversee day‑to‑day installation activities on playground and outdoor fitness construction sites. This role combines hands‑on work with leadership responsibilities, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity across installation projects.

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

Leaders at KOMPAN are open, informal, and non-hierarchical. They are eager to delegate, involve, inspire, and energize their teams and celebrate results. KOMPAN leaders take pride in developing their people and building competencies and capabilities together.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise daily site activities and ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Lead and support Installation team members, ensuring high performance and strong teamwork.
• Perform general groundworks including excavation, curbing, backfilling, landscaping, and fencing.
• Install playground equipment and ensure accurate site leveling and alignment.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to meet deadlines and adhere to specifications.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery relevant to the installation process.
• Travel to job sites as required across designated U.S. regions (role is field‑based).
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Assist with material handling, equipment checks, and job site setup.
• Communicate site progress and challenges to management.
• Support training of new installers and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned based on project needs.

What You’ll Need

• Experience as a construction foreman or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of construction safety requirements (OSHA).
• Proficiency in groundwork, equipment installation, and setting site levels.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with a team.
• Familiarity with construction tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Machine operator experience (mini‑excavator, skid steer, dumper, etc.). Adapted from “machine tickets up to 10T, digger and dumper.”

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule
• Paid parental leave

Not Sure if You Qualify?

That’s ok! If you’re interested in the role and believe you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply!

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.