Fabrication Manager

About the Role

Responsible for managing and developing companywide structural steel fabrication coatings and design at a large commercial and industrial contractor. Trades and services include engineering and design for structural steel, blast, paint, manufacturing, and modular assembly.

Essential Functions

• Optimize design of structural elements to maximize shop throughput
• Improve shop efficiency
• Material procurement
• Effectively manage and grow team
• Training and development
• Scheduling
• Meet project deliveries
• Meet project budgets
• Support estimating and preconstruction

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 10+ years of relevant experience in structural design and manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of the building construction processes, and the various building components involved at each stage of construction.
• Advanced understanding of trade detailing, design workflows and practices.
• Experience in managing problem-focused solution implementation from pilot through company-wide adoption as applied toward construction technologies.
• Understanding of Tekla, Pronest, Solidworks, Cadworx, Plant 3D (or comparable software) is a plus.
• Possess the ability and willingness to learn and grow in a team environment.
• Must possess creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history).
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures.
• Must be available to work assigned schedules.

Work Environment

• Works in a professional office and shop environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Position will require occasional visits to construction sites.
• May be exposed to varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness when visiting projects.
• May be exposed to moderate/high noise levels when in work areas when visiting projects.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust in work areas.

Physical Demands

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Be able to sit for long periods of time while working on a computer.
• While troubleshooting CNC automated software for equipment, this role may be standing/walking for long periods and may on occasion use small hand tools.
• Frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, use tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel

• May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight).

Preferred

• Prior military experience.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or similar field with emphasis on technology.