Director of Pipe Manufacturing

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term fabrication and manufacturing strategy aligned with company growth, operational excellence, and profitability goals
• Provide leadership in transforming fabrication into a scalable, technology-enabled operation that supports the company’s goal of operating more as a manufacturer than a contractor
• Set department budgets to support strategic objectives and manage manufacturing overhead, capital expenditures, and operational costs in alignment with financial targets
• Ensure best practices are developed, standardized, and shared across all fabrication operations, with a strong emphasis on Lean manufacturing, workflow efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Lead fabrication supervisors and shop leadership teams to drive accountability in safety, quality, productivity, and overall operational performance
• Oversee the development, implementation, and enforcement of standardized fabrication processes, documentation, and quality requirements, including welding program compliance and related standards
• Maintain and improve onboarding and workforce development programs, including the creation and implementation of fabrication training and expectations guidelines for new and existing employees
• Ensure consistent adoption, optimization, and integration of digital fabrication tools (including Stratus) to support end-to-end workflows from VDC/BIM through fabrication and field installation
• Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies, automation, and equipment to improve fabrication efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, including development of business cases and return on investment (ROI) analysis
• Collaborate with internal partners on workforce strategies to recruit, train, and retain skilled fabrication personnel, while identifying skill gaps and implementing targeted development programs
• Lead the deployment and adoption of new tools, systems, and processes across fabrication operations to support company-wide initiatives and digital transformation efforts
• Ensure short-term and long-term capacity planning is maintained, including labor, equipment, and facility planning, aligned with backlog, forecasts, and business growth
• Drive operational excellence initiatives, including 5S, material flow improvements, production efficiency, labor optimization, and standardization of repeatable fabrication processes
• Support standardization efforts by partnering with Engineering and VDC to improve design outputs, increase prefabrication, and establish standard assemblies and fabrication playbooks
• Establish, monitor, and improve key performance metrics (KPMs), including productivity, throughput, schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and equipment performance, ensuring visibility and accountability
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement of safety and quality programs
• Work with Shop Leaders to ensure proper quality and safety documentation is performed weekly
• Produce monthly productivity reports for Piping, Assembly, and Plumbing operations
• Work to implement strategies to improve productivity by 2% annually
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and fabrication partners, including evaluation of make-versus-buy decisions to optimize cost, capacity, and schedule
• Conduct annual coaching sessions with direct reports and support development of all team members
• Develop Professional Development Plans for team members, supporting growth, succession planning, and long-term organizational capability
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction in accordance with department and company goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or building construction, or equivalent
• Project management or BIM management experience in the mechanical and plumbing industry or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the construction industry
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in providing direct leadership of teams
• Basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software
• Previous experience managing multiple projects at the same time
• Strong focus on driving processes and execution and the ability to nurture an environment of accountability
• Self-starter with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Maintain a strong attention to detail and ability to successfully prioritize company drafting needs to maximize company profitability
• Strong leadership and management skills, team-oriented and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands
• Ability to effectively communicate across a diverse group of people (PMs, drafting, field staff, fabrication shops, etc.) and develop clarity of direction among these groups
• Solid reasoning, math, science, and technical skills
• Able to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others