Prefab Project Manager

Power Design, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Prefab Project Manager to oversee the prefabrication process and ensure project success in a dynamic environment. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a solid background in project management, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with various teams to drive process enhancements and manage the overall quality and efficiency of projects.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in project management, preferably in construction.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of construction industry practices and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end prefab project lifecycle, including procurement and production planning.
• Drive alignment between VDC design timelines and production needs.
• Track production metrics and report on performance indicators related to prefab output.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analytics tools

Job description

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About The Position

Are you an experienced leader ready to drive the success of prefabrication in a high-performance construction environment? As a Prefab Project Manager at Power Design, you’ll take ownership of the prefabrication process from procurement through to field execution. This role is vital to ensuring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while fostering strong relationships with internal teams and our manufacturing facilities. You will lead cross-functional coordination, drive process improvements, and influence the growth of prefab manufacturing operations within the organization.

About The Position

Are you an experienced leader ready to drive the success of prefabrication in a high-performance construction environment? As a Prefab Project Manager at Power Design, you’ll take ownership of the prefabrication process from procurement through to field execution. This role is vital to ensuring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while fostering strong relationships with internal teams and our manufacturing facilities. You will lead cross-functional coordination, drive process improvements, and influence the growth of prefab manufacturing operations within the organization.

Position Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Perform assembly takeoffs and maintain unit count/unit matrix for prefab scope. Conduct wire takeoffs and material quantity estimates from electrical construction drawings. Lead material quoting and procurement efforts to support production schedules and cost targets.
  
  

Production & Project Execution

• Manage the end-to-end prefab project lifecycle, including procurement, production planning, and delivery to field operations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to plan and schedule production activities aligned with project milestones.
• Monitor manufacturing progress and proactively address production challenges and delays.
• Oversee and support the receiving and flow of materials through the warehouse into production lines.
  
  

Design & VDC Coordination

• Drive alignment between VDC design timelines and production needs.
• Ensure all prefabrication elements are modeled, reviewed, and released to production on schedule.
• Collaborate with VDC teams to implement design changes and updates as needed.
  
  

Change Management

• Quote and process change orders specific to prefab scope.
• Communicate changes to design and production teams, ensuring updates are implemented efficiently.
  
  

Operations Support

• Act as the central liaison between manufacturing, field operations, and project management.
• Provide regular updates on prefab production status, delivery schedules, and outstanding dependencies.
  
  

Data & Continuous Improvement

• Track production metrics and report on performance indicators related to prefab output and material usage.
• Identify and implement improvements to prefab workflows, scheduling processes, and standardization efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to innovate within prefab workflows and tools.
  
  

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Construction Management, Engineering, or Business.
• 3–7 years of experience in project management, preferably in construction or Manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, particularly with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills and experience with data analytics tools are a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of construction industry practices and electrical systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrate and uphold Power Design’s core values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.
  
  

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.

To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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