Regional Fabrication Manager – Sheet Metal

Socket.dev; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Per diem/subsistence

Performance bonuses

Employee-owned ESOP

Job summary

ACCO Engineered Systems seeks a regional operations leader to oversee sheet metal fabrication across multiple sites. You will drive productivity, quality, and adherence to codes while managing leaders, preparing budgets, and ensuring safety compliance.

The role requires extensive construction leadership experience, strong people management, and the ability to coordinate with operations, field leadership, procurement, and safety teams across a regional footprint.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction, including 5+ years in sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience leading multiple direct reports across regional sites.
• Bachelor's degree or certification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (desired).

Responsibilities

• Regional Operational Leadership: Lead and oversee sheet metal fabrication operations across regional locations to drive productivity and quality.
• Talent Development & Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and develop shop leadership teams with succession planning.
• Production & Resource Management: Optimize fabrication execution, including scheduling, material flow, and workflow efficiency.
• Quality & Code Compliance: Enforce QA/QC standards and compliance with codes, submittals, and welding procedures.
• Safety & Risk Mitigation: Enforce safety protocols and mitigate operational risks.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting: Oversee budgeting and financial planning to maintain cost efficiency.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Summary

In collaboration with Construction Operations Leadership, Sales Leadership and other Regional Fabrication Managers and under the supervision of the Vice President of Construction Operations - Sheet Metal, this position will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the operations, strategic planning, and personnel management of all regional sheet metal shop leadership and fabrication services within the assigned regional area(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Regional Operational Leadership: Lead and oversee sheet metal fabrication operations across assigned regional locations to drive productivity, quality, and full alignment with corporate strategic goals.
• Talent Development & Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing shop leadership teams, managing succession planning, performance management, and workforce strategy.
• Production & Resource Management: Optimize regional fabrication execution, including workforce allocation, production scheduling, material flow, and workflow efficiency.
• Quality & Code Compliance: Establish and enforce strict operational standards, ensuring full compliance with QA/QC protocols, applicable building/mechanical codes, project submittals, and weld procedures.
• Safety & Risk Mitigation: Enforce Safety Department protocols across all shop personnel, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks related to equipment, materials, and production methods.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting: Oversee shop budgeting and financial planning across the region in partnership with the VP of Construction Operations to maintain cost efficiency and profitability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Field Leadership, Procurement, Logistics, and Labor Relations to ensure smooth material flow, aligned execution, and optimal customer outcomes.
• Labor Relations Management: Lead regional labor relations engagement, maintaining strong partnerships and ensuring strict compliance with collective bargaining agreements and modified work programs.
• Project Oversight: Provide active leadership and oversight on complex, high-profile fabrication projects, participating in key milestone reviews from kick-off to closeout.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement and scale best practices, processes, and innovative solutions to continuously enhance overall operational performance and regional capacity.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.)

• Strong understanding and ability to apply SMACNA’s Duct and Industrial Construction Standards and other industry related Manuals including SMACNA’s duct cleanliness guidelines.
• Deep knowledge of HVAC systems, including specialty exhaust, vendor supplied systems and air moving equipment as well as current industry fabrication practices
• Advanced ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and building/mechanical codes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams in a multi-site or regional environment.
• Effective communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in business and construction software, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and industry tools like Procore or Bluebeam.
• Working knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements applicable to construction environments
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Education and Experience

Required

• 15+ years of experience in construction, including 5+ years in sheet metal fabrication
• Extensive experience in a leadership or management role overseeing multiple direct reports.

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with advanced fabrication technologies such as Status, Trimble, or Autodesk AEC Collection.
• Proficiency in Spanish

ACCO Competencies

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Job Responsibility Level

People manager with direct reports (Plant Managers/Shop Managers and Fabrication QA/QC Personnel)

Travel Requirements

Travel required 25-50% of the time to other regional branch offices and facilities.

Hours

This is an exempt position. Work hours commensurate with the construction industry's requirements. Work schedules are determined by operational needs and project milestones, often requiring flexibility outside of standard office hours to support regional shop activities and business objectives.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.
• Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

Pay Ranges

In line with the corresponding area CBA agreement.

Compensation and Offerings

We offer a highly competitive compensation package. For this role, the total rewards may potentially include:

• Relocation Packages: Available to qualified candidates who require relocation to the project location.
• Per Diem/Subsistence: A competitive per diem allowance is provided for project-based roles to support housing and travel.
• Performance Bonuses: Opportunities for annual or project-based performance incentive bonuses.
• Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Why join ACCO?

ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant...ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.

Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

What's great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.

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