Job Information
Penn State Construction Design & Fabrication Manager in Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Penn State Construction J&D, LLC Overview
Penn State Construction J&D, LLC is a general contractor of commercial buildings completing design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects. We have the capability to self-perform site preparation and excavation, wood and steel structures, and architectural finishes.
Core Values
- Invest in Relationships: Get to know your co-workers and customers on a personal level. Talk more and email less. Strong relationships enable you to more successfully work through difficult issues and challenging times.
- Be Efficient: Work smart. Be organized and plan your work for maximum efficiency. Have a game plan for your calls, your tasks, and your workday. Establish priorities and work on them first.
- Choose Quality: Demonstrate a passion for excellence in everything you touch. Good is not good enough. Always ask yourself "Is this my best work?"
- Embrace Technology: Incorporate and implement it to create better products. Search for new opportunities. Utilize technology to provide our customers & co-workers with the "PSC Experience". Create the "wow" factor.
- Pursue Vision: Look beyond today. Where will we be in 10 years? Understand our long-term goals and continuously ask "How can I contribute to them?" Challenge yourself to think strategically about your work. Always ask yourself "How does this move us closer to our vision?" Your forward-thinking approach helps turn PSC's vision into reality.
Design & Fabrication Overview
The Design & Fabrication manager is responsible for the design & fabrication part of Penn State Construction's "do work" function. Design includes preparing shop drawings, line work from scan data, production drawings, installation drawings, as-built drawings and more. Fabrication encompasses the fabrication shop where materials are cut, and panels are fabricated and crated for shipment to a project. The role sits on the company's leadership team.
Essential Functions
- Leads, manages, and holds accountable direct reports.
- Trains and develops employees on standard procedures to improve project performance, shop efficiency, and safety.
- Works closely with Human Resources on personnel issues.
- Maintains time and production records.
- Build a team.
- Communicate with direct reports and the project manager or the assistant project manager.
- Short- and long-term planning
- Daily drafting operation.
- Plans or adjusts work hours to meet drafting schedules.
- Resource allocation.
- Coordinates work to meet project completion dates.
- Collaborates across functions -- drafting, fabrication, and installation.
- Recommend measures to improve performance.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- Knows company safety policy and practices.
- Demonstrates safe work behavior.
- Trains safety policies and practices.
- Holds self and direct reports accountable for working safely.
- Maintenance of equipment, tools, and facility
- Preventive maintenance.
- Repairs.
- Housekeeping.
- Inventory management
- Records incoming inventory.
- Records and reports consumption for inventory allocation.
- Orders items to maintain a sufficient supply.
- Technical Drawing and Modeling
- Utilize advanced software such as AutoCAD, BIM, and HiCAD to create precise construction documents, shop drawings, and fabrication plans.
- Manipulate point cloud data to generate accurate as-built condition models.
- Develop and maintain a library of standard details and specifications for architectural products.
- Design support
- Collaborate with architects and designers to translate conceptual ideas into technically feasible plans.
- Contribute to the aesthetic and functional aspects of architectural products, particularly in façade design.
- Pro ide technical input during the early stages of project development to ensure constructability.
- Product development
- Assist in the development and optimization of architectural products, with a focus on innovative façade systems.
- Research and propose new materials and technologies that could enhance our product offerings.
- Create prototypes and mockups of new architectural elements.
- Technical problem-solving
- Address complex design and installation challenges, finding solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and constructability.
- Collaborate with fabrication and installation teams to resolve field issues efficiently.
- Quality control / assurance
- Ensure all designs and drawings comply with building codes, industry standards, and project-specific requirements.
- Conduct regular quality checks on drawings and models before release to production or clients.
- Develop and maintain quality control procedures for the design and drafting process and fabricated products.
- Efficiency and technology integration
- Implement and optimize software and processes to improve workflow efficiency.
- Train team members on new software tools and best practices in design technology.
- Continuously evaluate and propose new technologies that could benefit our design and production processes.
- Client and team collaboration
- Work closely with project managers, fabrication teams, and installation crews to ensure seamless project execution.
- Assist in client presentations and design approvals, providing technical expertise to support sales efforts.
- Facilitate communication between design, engineering, and construction teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Position Competencies
- Ability to create a sustainable structure that will promote scalable growth and value to the department.
- Review organizational structure and processes and implement changes as needed.
- Provide clear directions to all areas of the department.
- Multi-task - able to manage multiple projects at one time and quickly transition between projects and priorities as required.
- Organization - strong organizational skills.
- Work Style -- able to work collaboratively across operations and function disciplines as well as independently.
- Current knowledge of industry trends, technology, codes and regulations.
- Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods, and materials.
Required Skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling software.
Proficiency using Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, Adobe, PDF Xc