Prefabrication Integration Manager

JE Dunn Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union Benefits Package

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is looking for a Prefabrication Integration Manager in Nashville, TN, responsible for managing prefabrication execution on projects. The role involves creating training materials, coaching project teams, and applying Prefabrication principles.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields, with 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or engineering. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage budgets while fostering collaboration across project teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years manufacturing and/or engineering experience.
• 0-2 years people management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage prefabrication execution on projects.
• Develop training/planning materials and coach project teams.
• Collaborate during preconstruction and construction phases.

Skills

Communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to conduct effective presentations

Proficiency in MS Office

Passion for integrating prefabrication and manufacturing processes

Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy

Knowledge of the means and methods of manufacturing processes

Ability to manage budgets and maximize profitability

Technical market expert with knowledge of industry trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or related field

Job description

Best People + Right Culture

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 Integration Manager is responsible for managing prefabrication execution on projects. This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining training/planning materials, coaching project teams, and helping all employees understand and apply Prefabrication principles to their projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
• Career Path: Senior Prefabrication Integration Manager

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Responsible for leading project-level support efforts that include:
  • Collaboration with project teams during preconstruction and construction phases to establish parameters for project‑specific prefabrication strategies, and develop execution plans for successful delivery of prefabrication
  • Capturing necessary metric tracking for identified prefabrication plans
  • Contributing to project teams as subject matter expert for specific client projects
  • Responsible for learning and implementing client specific prefabrication program on projects. This will include working with JE Dunn prefabrication program lead as well as other project prefabrication leads from other companies within program.
  • Collaboration with field, operations, and support positions at the project level. This includes JE Dunn’s Mechanical/Electrical divisions, Virtual Design & construction, scheduling, etc.
• May support multiple projects at the same time as it relates to prefabrication.
• Assists in development of prefab lessons learned and best practices. This includes refining a comprehensive catalogue of implementation guides.
• Assists in development of processes and resources that support a comprehensive internal (eg. differentiation, labor and profitability) and external (eg. cost, schedule, safety, quality) metric‑driven business case for prefabrication advantages over traditional methods.
• Collaborates with prefabrication management and leadership on contribution of project specific prefabrication execution processes that serve as a guide for teams to lead or assist.
• Partners with self‑perform prebuild leadership to guide and develop JE Dunn’s Design for Manufacture & Digital Fabrication capabilities.
• Works with prefabrication leadership on contribution to the development of JE Dunn’s prefabrication strategy and the tactical implementation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
• Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced
• Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced
• Has a passion for integrating prefabrication and manufacturing processes into commercial construction
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
• Knowledge of the means and methods of manufacturing processes
• Ability to think in a highly structured manner adapting manufacturing processes with construction processes while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges
• Knowledge of BIM quality procedures, overall processes and application in the AEC industry – Advanced
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships
• Technical market expert with knowledge of industry trends, innovations, etc.
• Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or related field (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

Experience

• 8+ years manufacturing and/or engineering experience (Preferred)
• 0-2 years people management experience (Preferred)

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• May require extensive periods of travel
• Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to meet project needs
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information

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

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

Recruiting Policy

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.