Operations Manager - Fabrication Sector

Our client is seeking a fabrications expert to join their Structural / Misc. Steel business. Reporting only to the Division Manager, this individual will provide ultimate responsibility for the financial, safety and quality performance of this division. (Multiple corporate services are provided by the parent company).

Hiring Timeline: Q1 - Q3 of 2026 - START CONVERSATIONS NOW!

Client Details

My client provides service-bid, design-build, and general contracting services to clients in the Commercial and Industrial Construction markets. They foster relationships with their clients to add value. With three offices and over 300 employees, they are among the top local contractors in the state of Alabama.

This client self-performs several functions and also has an in-house Steel Fabrication unit (subsidiary). This unit provides services to unrelated clients in addition to the parent GC, and is seeking a leader to step in and manage from the front while growing their market share across the state.

Shop Capabilities Include:

• Structural packages
• Stairs
• Plates / Embeds
• Ladders
• Angles
• Platforms / Mezzanines
• Primed, painted, or galvanized finishes
• Handrails
• Metal siding and accessories

If you have a passion for leading and an expertise in production operations - APPLY NOW!

Description

• Serve all subordinates including Production Manager, Quality Manager, Project Manager, Estimator, and Office Manager with direction, leadership, support, feedback, and at least annual Employee Performance Reviews and Change in Pay Recommendations. Make them productive, and help them attain their career goals. Hire and fire with President's approval.
• Update or create a business development plan for the division. The Division Manager will likely manage customer relationships.
• Prepare or delegate estimates. Sign off on all estimates up to the policy limits
• Confirm existing estimating system (manual takeoff and spreadsheet) is appropriate, or implement new system. Tekla Power Fab has been purchased.
• Manage or delegate project management, detailing and shop production
• Confirm existing purchasing and management systems (combination of manual and Tekla Power Fab) are appropriate, or implement more of Tekla.
• Improve company use of BIM for estimating, proposing, and coordinating.
• Provide leadership of Quality Management System, including assisting with achieving AISC certification.
• Review and negotiate contracts/ purchase orders.
• Manage monthly financial statement with support from Accounting.
• Work with existing Operating Plan/Budget and 5 Year Vision. Develop annual Operating Plan/Budgets and 5 Year Vision, which could include growth and major capital investment

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering, Supply Chain, or Construction Management related field is desired
• 10 years experience in the Structural or Miscellaneous Steel Industry
• Understanding of steel application with regards to construction
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Long term growth in mind
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual
• Fabrication estimating, project management, and accounting knowledge
• Ability to manage teams and maximize production
• Proven Sales / Customer Relationship experience

Job Offer

• Competitive salary based on individual experience
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Performance related bonus scheme (Paid yearly)
• Full insurance offerings across all areas
• 401K plan with company matching
• Join a very established business with job security long-term

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