Director, Offsite Fabrication

HITT Contracting Inc.•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Director, Offsite Fabrication, is responsible for the operational and financial performance of HITT's offsite fabrication facility. The role advances prefabrication and modular delivery to reduce field labor requirements and project schedule risk. The director leads the people and processes that deliver high-quality prefabricated building components to project sites safely, on schedule, and on budget, and serves as the facility’s business owner. The role is accountable for operating a safe, compliant facility while achieving productivity and margin targets as capacity grows. The ideal candidate has a manufacturing or prefabrication background, a strong understanding of commercial construction, and demonstrated ability to build scalable production systems. The director leads and develops a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with Operations, Preconstruction, Virtual Construction (VDC), Accounting, and Executive Leadership to align production with project needs and business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field; additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
10+ years of experience in commercial construction, prefabrication, or manufacturing, including 5+ years leading facility or production operations.
Demonstrated success managing profit and loss, budgets, and financial forecasts.
Experience fabricating building systems offsite, such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural assemblies.
Strong technical knowledge of lean manufacturing, production planning, and quality systems.
Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and updating construction project-related drawings, with working knowledge of VDC and BIM workflows.
Software proficiency and ability to adopt systems such as Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, and JD Edwards.
Proven track record managing large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Adaptability to handle emergencies and unexpected situations.
Professional industry references are required prior to interview.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of facility production, quality, safety, logistics, maintenance, and financial performance.
Lead and develop the facility’s quality control, safety, maintenance, design, operations, and subcontractor teams.
Oversee implementation of HITT’s Health and Safety program and manage the facility-specific safety plan, maintaining a strong safety culture across the shop floor, yard, and shipping operations.
Develop and manage the facility budget, profit and loss performance, and capital plan, including reviews of operating expenses, financial forecasts, and cost-efficiency opportunities.
Partner with Operations, Preconstruction, and project teams to identify offsite opportunities and provide pricing, schedule, and constructability input.
Establish and implement production planning and scheduling processes that align fabrication output with project installation schedules.
Evaluate facility layout, space utilization, and production capacity to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, productivity, and future growth.
Ensure the Quality Control Plan is followed and work meets HITT quality standards.
Collaborate with VDC and design teams to turn models and shop drawings into fabrication-ready packages.
Manage material procurement, vendors, inventory, and delivery coordination with project teams.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices to enhance production efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
Develop and implement facility-specific policies, procedures, and operational best practices to promote consistency and accountability.
Establish and maintain facility security and emergency preparedness protocols to safeguard personnel, equipment, and operations.
Report facility performance and operational priorities to executive leadership and support client tours and business development efforts.
Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacement planning for building systems and fabrication equipment, including related service contracts.