Regional Fabrication Manager – Sheet Metal

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 oversees operations, strategic planning, and personnel management of all regional sheet metal shop leadership and fabrication services within the assigned regional area(s).

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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, air-moving equipment, and 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it 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, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Seeks out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrates openness to learning and change.
• Insight: Ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Uses emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills: Approachable, gains mutual trust and respect, understands strengths and weaknesses, and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid, and respectful communication; effectively assesses and defines issues in a timely manner.
• Teamwork: Effectively works toward common goals by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organization’s short- and long-term business strategy; has a personal vision for career success.
• Problem-Solver: Identifies, analyzes, and solves problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution: Translates vision into action, removes barriers, demonstrates time management and prioritization, and holds team members accountable.
• Professionalism: Respectfully challenges the status quo with intent for improvement; accepts feedback and takes responsibility for actions; leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership.

Job Details

• People manager with direct reports (Plant Managers/Shop Managers and Fabrication QA/QC Personnel).
• Travel required 25-50% of the time to other regional branch offices and facilities.

This is an exempt position. Work hours 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

In line with the corresponding area CBA agreement.

Benefits

• 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.

About Us

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. Projects include low- or high-rise office buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, semiconductor fabrication facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

ACCO is a 100% employee-owned ESOP with a family-oriented feel, despite its size and leadership in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S. Many employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, or even over forty years.