Production Manager

Prefabrication (Production) Manager

Des Moines, Iowa – US

Job Scope:

• Lead prefab kick-off meetings and define project-specific prefabrication scope of work
• Develop and maintain prefab production schedules aligned with project installation milestones
• Coordinate detailing priorities and confirm drawing packages are complete prior to production release
• Review construction documents and drawings to ensure constructability and alignment with real-world field means and method
• Sequence prefab assemblies based on installation-driven requirements
• Translate required quantities into production duration based on established shop capacity
• Monitor prefab labor hours against estimated budgets and identify variances
• Coordinate prefab-related change requests and pricing, within delegated authority
• Facilitate regular prefab coordination meetings between field project teams and shop leadership
• Ensure material requirements are identified and aligned with production schedules
• Validate assemblies are complete and installation-ready prior to shipment
• Spend regular time on the shop floor reviewing assemblies and working directly with production teams
• Visit project sites as needed to confirm constructability and gather field feedback
• Identify schedule, detailing, or material risks impacting production and escalate appropriately
• Collaborate with Shop Superintendents to align weekly production priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Equivalent field experience and demonstrated competency will be considered in place of formal education
• Minimum three (3) years of field construction experience required. Experience as a Foreman, Lead Installer, Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role preferred
• This position requires practical field experience
• Prefabrication or manufacturing exposure is desirable but not required

Skills:

• Strong practical understanding of construction means and methods
• Field credibility and ability to communicate effectively with craft labor
• Comfortable working in a production environment — not solely in an office setting
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting schedules
• Willingness to be hands-on when needed to resolve issues
• Strong problem-solving ability grounded in real-world installation experience
• Desire to grow into greater leadership responsibility

Technology:

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings is required. Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Revit, CAD, or similar platforms preferred for review purposes only. This role is not a design position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required.

This is a full-time, 5 days a week, onsite position.