Project Manager – Prefabrication Shop

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. This role will work onsite at our prefabrication shop in Des Moines, IA Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 5:30pm. Saturday hours may be required based on the needs of the business. This position works primarily within a prefabrication facility, with regular time spent on the shop floor and periodic visits to construction project sites. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of field construction experience required. Experience as a Foreman, Lead Installer, Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role preferred
This position requires practical field experience
Strong practical understanding of construction means and methods
Field credibility and ability to communicate effectively with craft labor
Comfortable working in a production environment — not solely in an office setting
Detail-oriented and organized
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting schedules
Willingness to be hands-on when needed to resolve issues
Strong problem-solving ability grounded in real-world installation experience
Desire to grow into greater leadership responsibility
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required

Nice To Haves

Prefabrication or manufacturing exposure is desirable but not required
Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Revit, CAD, or similar platforms preferred for review purposes only. This role is not a design position.

Responsibilities

Lead prefab kickoff meetings and define project-specific prefabrication scope of work
Develop and maintain prefab production schedules aligned with project installation milestones
Coordinate detailing priorities and confirm drawing packages are complete prior to production release
Review construction documents and drawings to ensure constructability and alignment with real-world field means and method
Sequence prefab assemblies based on installation-driven requirements
Translate required quantities into production duration based on established shop capacity
Monitor prefab labor hours against estimated budgets and identify variances
Coordinate prefab-related change requests and pricing, within delegated authority
Facilitate regular prefab coordination meetings between field project teams and shop leadership
Ensure material requirements are identified and aligned with production schedules
Validate assemblies are complete and installation-ready prior to shipment
Spend regular time on the shop floor reviewing assemblies and working directly with production teams
Visit project sites as needed to confirm constructability and gather field feedback
Identify schedule, detailing, or material risks impacting production and escalate appropriately
Collaborate with Shop Superintendents to align weekly production priorities
Perform other duties as assigned