Director of Fabrication

About the Role

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions ("MacMiller") is seeking a Director of Fabrication to lead the performance, growth, and strategic development of fabrication operations across our enterprise. This role oversees our Seattle (Norfolk), Portland, and Kennewick facilities, ensuring our shops are equipped with the necessary people, processes, technology, equipment, and capacity to support the company's expanding Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM) strategy.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Fabrication Strategy & OSM Growth:
  • Develop and maintain a three-to-five-year enterprise fabrication plan aligned with company strategy, target markets, backlog, and pipeline forecasts.
  • Identify opportunities to increase prefabrication across eligible scopes and expand capabilities in multi-trade racks, pipe and duct spooling, equipment skids, risers, and modular assemblies.
  • Define the long-term shop network strategy, including facility specialization, regional capacity allocation, and load balancing.
  • Build business cases for facility expansion, equipment investments, and automation.
  • Evaluate fabrication partners and third-party modular providers to extend capacity and support geographic expansion.
  • Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to strengthen MacDonald-Miller's OSM offering.
• Fabrication Operations & Shop Network Performance:
  • Oversee fabrication operations across all facilities, establishing consistent enterprise operating standards and performance expectations.
  • Own shop capacity planning and load forecasts, integrating project pipeline and production requirements.
  • Lead shop infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
  • Build a strong shop leadership structure with clear roles and succession plans.
  • Partner with Trade Superintendents and Union Halls to maintain and develop the workforce.
• OSM & Mission Critical Execution:
  • Lead fabrication planning and execution for Mission Critical projects, ensuring assemblies meet project-specific tolerances and quality expectations.
  • Establish prefabrication release schedules and champion Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA).
  • Oversee OSM logistics, including packaging, shipping, and just-in-time delivery.
  • Standardize fabrication documentation to support ISO 9001 implementation.
• Sales, Preconstruction & Commercial Alignment:
  • Partner with Sales, Preconstruction, and Estimating on pursuits requiring fabrication expertise.
  • Evaluate fabrication feasibility and capacity during pursuit and project planning.
  • Support client presentations and technical discussions.
  • Establish a feedback loop between Estimating and fabrication operations to improve accuracy and planning.
• Quality, Safety & Environmental Compliance:
  • Lead the enterprise fabrication QA/QC program, working towards ISO 9001 certification.
  • Develop and maintain shop quality procedures and inspection criteria.
  • Monitor quality and production KPIs to drive continuous improvements.
  • Foster a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

This is a highly visible leadership role for a strategic, hands-on operator who can translate business growth into practical execution. The ideal candidate will shape the future of MacDonald-Miller's fabrication network, build high-performing teams, and establish systems that make fabrication a scalable competitive advantage.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Leadership and team building
• Fabrication and manufacturing expertise
• Project management and operations oversight
• Quality assurance and control
• Safety and environmental compliance
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Core Culture Values

• Collaboration: Diverse players, one team, a common vision.
• Dedication: Personal and professional excellence, executing with distinction.
• Safety: A safe workplace for everyone, every day.
• Community: Building relationships and creating a welcoming, caring environment.
• Innovation: Continuous, creative problem solving to stay an industry leader.
• Fun: Taking work seriously while enjoying a good-natured, professional atmosphere.