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Director, Offsite Fabrication
Job Description:
The Director, Offsite Fabrication, is responsible for the operational and financial performance of HITT's offsite fabrication facility, advancing prefabrication and modular delivery to reduce field labor requirements and project schedule risk. Leading the people and processes that deliver high-quality prefabricated building components to project sites safely, on schedule, and on budget, the director serves as the facility’s business owner and is responsible for operating a safe, compliant facility while achieving productivity and margin targets as capacity grows.
The ideal candidate brings a manufacturing or prefabrication background, a strong understanding of commercial construction, and a proven ability to build scalable production systems. This individual will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with Operations, Preconstruction, Virtual Construction (VDC), Accounting, and Executive Leadership to align production with project needs and business goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of facility operations, including production, quality, safety, logistics, maintenance, and financial performance.
Lead and develop the facility’s quality control (QC), safety, maintenance, design, operations, and subcontractor teams.
Oversee the implementation of HITT’s Health and Safety program and manage the facility-specific safety plan, maintaining a strong safety culture across the shop floor, yard, and shipping operations.
Develop and manage the facility budget, profit and loss performance, and capital plan, including regular reviews of operating expenses, financial forecasts, and opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
Partner with Operations, Preconstruction, and project teams to identify offsite opportunities and provide pricing, schedule, and constructability input.
Establish and implement production planning and scheduling processes that align fabrication output with project installation schedules.
Evaluate facility layout, space utilization, and production capacity to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, productivity, and future growth.
Ensure the Quality Control Plan is followed and work meets HITT quality standards.
Collaborate with VDC and design teams to turn models and shop drawings into fabrication-ready packages.
Manage material procurement, vendors, inventory, and delivery coordination with project teams.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices to enhance production efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
Develop and implement facility-specific policies, procedures, and operational best practices to promote consistency and accountability across facility operations.
Establish and maintain facility security and emergency preparedness protocols to safeguard personnel, equipment, and operations.
Report facility performance and operational priorities to executive leadership and support client tours and business development efforts.
Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacement planning for building systems and fabrication equipment, including related service contracts, to maintain reliable operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable.
10+ years of experience in commercial construction, prefabrication, or manufacturing, including 5+ years leading facility or production operations.
Demonstrated success managing profit & loss (P&L), budget, and financial forecast.
Experience fabricating building systems offsite, such as mechanical,…