Prefabrication Shop - Project Manager

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EPI Power, LLC, a subsidiary of The Weitz Company, seeks an experienced prefabrication specialist for its Des Moines, IA shop to lead production planning and kickoff activities on-site. This role operates Monday through Friday, 7:00am–5:30pm, with Saturday hours possible based on business needs.

Primary duties include developing schedules, coordinating detailing priorities, and ensuring drawings are complete before production release. Occasional site visits may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead prefab kickoff meetings and define project-specific prefabrication scope of work
• Develop and maintain prefab production schedules aligned with project installation milestones
• Coordinate detailing priorities and confirm drawing packages are complete prior to production release
• Review construction documents and drawings to ensure constructability and alignment with real-world field means and method
• Sequence prefab assemblies based on installation-driven requirements
• Translate required quantities into production duration based on established shop capacity
• Monitor prefab labor hours against estimated budgets and identify variances
• Coordinate prefab-related change requests and pricing, within delegated authority

Job description

Job Description

EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Job Description

EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

This role will work onsite at our prefabrication shop in Des Moines, IA Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:30pm. Saturday hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

This position works primarily within a prefabrication facility, with regular time spent on the shop floor and periodic visits to construction project sites. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Lead prefab kickoff meetings and define project-specific prefabrication scope of work
• Develop and maintain prefab production schedules aligned with project installation milestones
• Coordinate detailing priorities and confirm drawing packages are complete prior to production release
• Review construction documents and drawings to ensure constructability and alignment with real-world field means and method
• Sequence prefab assemblies based on installation-driven requirements
• Translate required quantities into production duration based on established shop capacity
• Monitor prefab labor hours against estimated budgets and identify variances
• Coordinate prefab-related change requests and pricing, within delegated authority