ArchKey Solutions
Position Title: Prefabrication Shop Manager

Location: Allentown, PA, United States
Department: Project Delivery

Category: Prefabrication

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Prefabrication Shop ManagerThis position is based out of our Allentown, PA office.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We're electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the position

As the Prefabrication Shop Manager, you will be responsible for managing all operations of the prefabrication shop, through performance criteria such as zero defects, for quality, costing and customer satisfaction measurements and activities. This includes ensuring adherence to industry and corporate safety standards and practices and applicable union bargaining agreements. This position develops metrics and measures/monitors the financials and manufacturing operations, efficiencies and costs for products and services provided, and ensures all labor activities, processes and procedures are adhered to, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.

Day in the life

• Leads and develops business strategies for prefabrication operations growth and development and presents ideas to senior leadership for approval when needed. Promotes the innovation, use and execution of prefabrication operations to positively impact job schedules, cost reduction and corporate financials.
• Develops production costing metrics and provides reporting on the prefabrications weekly, monthly, and yearly performance goals. Troubleshoots and teams with others to creatively solve problems related to systems and other prefabrication project-related issues.
• Works closely with project team members and others to ensure all prefab job specifications, quality standards, plans and procedures are understood and adhered to. Implements LEAN concepts and methodologies for continuous improvement of prefabrication operations processes and activities.
• Monitors labor resources regularly to ensure adequate staffing during high and low workloads. Complies with local collective bargaining agreements and ensures competitive labor ratios are provided.
• Continuously improves and analyzes overhead costs and needs for efficient and effective prefabrication operations. This includes oversight of tools and equipment, training, applications software, modern technologies and remaining current with the latest trends and future opportunities.
• Creates, monitors and promotes prefabrication field communications, policies, processes, and activities in coordination with branch offices and their designated management. Accurately and confidentially maintains Company records and other sensitive business and customer data.
• Creates and maintains positive and professional employee, customer, vendor, and community relationships. Builds effective relationships with senior leadership and key business stakeholders and others that reflect and support the Company's core values.
• Provides regular and high-quality hiring, communications, mentoring, coaching, problem-solving and training to staff and other co-workers at all levels as needed. Advises and coaches employees and provides performance feedback regularly.
• Creates and manages annual budget and financials. Stays informed of new and changing Company procedures, policies, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices. Establishes, trains, and maintains policies and processes.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in manufacturing, engineering, electrical construction, building construction or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of electrical construction experience in operations leadership with a preferred concentration in large commercial construction projects. Minimum 5 years of experience directly managing people.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices. Must have extensive knowledge of the electrical code. Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings and specifications, and financial reports and documents.
• Working knowledge of standard construction contract law, union agreements and compliance requirements, engineering and costing issues related to electrical contracting and job-site safety requirements. OSHA certification preferred.
• Extensive training and work experience with LEAN methodologies and applications. LEAN certification preferred.
• Basic project management skills and experience. Strong process orientation.
• Experience and skill in establishing budgets and working with external vendors to negotiate purchases. Demonstrated strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems with strategic thinking skills and detail orientation, and to drive timely and appropriate solutions across all business lines with self-initiative and sensitivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high quality documentation and report preparation. Effective small and large group training and facilitation skills with diverse class participants.
• Superior listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills, and the ability to influence employees at all levels, including senior management.
• Strong and professional team player, with effective collaboration, organizational and relationship-building skills. Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills. Demonstrated elevated level of integrity and dependability.

Travel

• Occasional travel is required as needed.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal and Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.