Prefabrication Foreman 1

JE Dunn; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Prefabrication Foreman 1 to lead the offsite fabrication of materials for project sites. You will supervise a shop team and ensure durable production of wood and steel components, aligning with company strategy and safety standards.

You will read plans, coordinate crews and materials, and track production metrics while mentoring others to improve skills and efficiency. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on fabrication experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety culture and mentor others to maintain an injury-free environment.
• Lead a fabrication team and oversee production of wood and steel products.
• Read and understand plans, shop drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate deliveries and resources with the Project Management team.
• Track units and labor hours and submit timecards.
• Control costs and support quality assurance for prefab production tasks.

Skills

Safety culture

Team leadership

Reading plans

Lean manufacturing

Productivity

Crane flagging

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice/Trade training

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

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Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Prefabrication Foreman 1 will be responsible for the offsite fabrication of materials that will be shipped and installed on project sites. This position will also be responsible for leading a fabrication team in a shop environment and overseeing the production of a diverse group of products made predominantly of wood and steel. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy and Decision-Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Manufacturing Supervisor

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Holds other team members accountable for conducting their work in accordance with the company’s safety guidelines and culture.
• Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks.
• Tracks and reports units and labor hours, including filling out and submitting timecards.
• Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support tasks.
• Leads and monitors safety and security procedures within the crew.
• Understands and achieves crew production goals.
• Establishes crew sizes that align with production goals.
• Documents key information such as activities, productions and crew sizes.
• Communicates with Project Management and coordinates delivery of supplies to production shop.
• Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties.
• Reads and understands plans, specifications, shop drawings and coordination drawings.
• Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development.
• Coordinates preplanning activities for prefab production components such as crew size, schedule, materials, meetings and manpower.
• Coordinates usage of all aspects of production shop resources, including internal and external support.
• Creates and implements safety plans and ensures compliance through use of training, toolbox talks and communication with safety representatives.
• Controls costs in prefab production units through understanding multiple variables, such as task specific reports, production and costs for assigned responsibilities.
• Supports prefab quality assurance/quality control planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
• Assists with MOC (Materials and Other Costs) and equipment analysis.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Knowledge and ability to use a computer or iPad to complete daily tasks - Intermediate
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Ability to identify common fabrication materials and shop equipment
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity
• Knowledge of the means and methods of fabrication
• Knowledge and ability to apply lean manufacturing processes - Intermediate
• Knowledge of layout skills – Intermediate
• Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging – Intermediate
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of productivity rates
• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

Experience

• 5+ years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Preferred)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise and exhaust fumes
• May require working overtime as needed
• Must have reliable transportation
• May require use of respirator
• Must be comfortable working at projected heights and narrow workspace
• Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type/location
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Non Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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