Summary: Harbinger Production, Inc is an innovative manufacturing company specializing in industrialized, stick-framed multi-family housing. We utilize advanced techniques to streamline construction processes, reduce costs, and prioritize sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value diversity and promote a collaborative work environment.
We are seeking a visionary Director of Fabrication & Engineering to work closely with the COO and VP of Design & Engineering and is responsible for the management of the A&E team in their work to develop and deliver fabrication drawings and overall support for production of projects within the factory. This role will involve internal facing management of the A&E team to insure timely, quality-controlled and complete drawings sets to assist in coordination, problem-solving, and scheduling. The director will push new systems and processes to support continued growth and improvement within the team and organization, drive design excellence and technical innovation across our modular construction projects. This pivotal role will oversee architectural design, engineering integration, and technical execution of our modular housing solutions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and code compliance while advancing our mission to revolutionize affordable housing through manufacturing innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the VP of Design & Engineering to manage the operations of the Architecture & Engineering fabrication team
- Manage RFI process for:
- completeness prior to issuing to project managers,
- for completeness of response prior to A&E’s subsequent incorporation into fabrication drawings, and
- alert Construction PM department of any associated time/cost delays in the delivery of a complete fabrication drawing set.
- Establish standards, processes, and innovations to improve the flow and production of fabrication drawings, including coordination with new concepts for automation
- Develop A&E milestone/deliverable schedules for internal teams and client with Project Manager
- Provide regular QA/QC feedback on the consultant’s drawings relative to fabrication drawings requirements.
- Coordinate with the technology team on new opportunities for software and technology improvements.
- Coordinate fabrication reviews with production team • Manage all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, training, and status reports
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
- Regularly communicate and present project schedules and statuses
- An accredited degree in architecture, engineering, or related credentials
- Proficient with BIM, Autodesk Revit, and other industry software
- A passion for innovation, and an excitement for learning new ways to approach old problems
- Experience building and managing teams
- Strong communication, organizational skills and experience working cross-team on multiple projects at a time
- 8+ years’ experience in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with specific experience in multifamily wood frame housing
- Ability to identify & drive solutions in complex decision-making situations
- Ability to work in a startup environment with broad responsibilities, flexibility, and early-stage processes and procedures
Harbinger Production, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. All employment decisions at Harbinger Production, Inc are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Harbinger Production, Inc will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.