Director, Offsite Fabrication

HITT Contracting Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting is seeking a Director of Offsite Fabrication in the Dallas area to lead the operational and financial performance of the company’s offsite fabrication facility. You will build scalable production systems, manage a multidisciplinary team, and partner with Operations, Preconstruction, VDC, Accounting, and executive leadership to align fabrication with project needs.

This role drives lean manufacturing, safety, quality, budgeting, and capital planning while expanding capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in commercial construction, prefabrication, or manufacturing with 5+ years leading facility/production ops.
• Experience fabricating building systems offsite (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural).
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, production planning, and quality systems.
• Proficient in reading drawings with VDC/BIM workflows.
• Software proficiency: Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, JD Edwards.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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 QC, safety, maintenance, design, operations, and subcontractor teams.
• Oversee safety program and facility safety plan across shop floor, yard, and shipping.
• Develop and manage the facility budget, P&L, and capital plan with regular reviews.
• Partner with Operations, Preconstruction, and project teams to provide pricing, schedule, and constructability input.
• Establish production planning and scheduling processes aligned with installation schedules.
• Evaluate facility layout and capacity for efficiency and future growth.
• Ensure Quality Control Plan is followed and meets HITT standards.
• Collaborate with VDC and design teams to turn models into fabrication-ready packages.
• Manage procurement, vendors, inventory, and delivery coordination.
• Drive lean initiatives to improve productivity and performance.
• Develop facility policies and procedures for consistency and accountability.
• Establish security and emergency preparedness for personnel and equipment.
• Report performance to leadership and support client tours and BD efforts.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and service contracts for building systems and equipment.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Quality systems

P&L management

VDC workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

JD Edwards

Job description

Director, Offsite FabricationWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# HITT Jobs## Director, Offsite FabricationApply: Dallas, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR103028*Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong **at HITT**.*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, electrical, plumbing, or structural assemblies.* Strong technical knowledge of lean manufacturing, production planning, and quality systems.* Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and updating construction project-related drawings, with working knowledge of VDC and BIM workflows.* Software proficiency and ability to adopt software systems such as Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), Procore, Bluebeam, and JD Edwards.* Proven track record in managing large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.* Adaptability to handle emergencies and unexpected situations.* Professional industry references required prior to interview.**LOCATION AND TRAVEL*** This position is located in the Dallas / Fort Worth metro area.***HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.***