USAM DC
Pre-Production Manager - Millwork
MANASSAS, VA - Full Time
USAM DC is seeking a Pre-Production Manager responsible for overseeing the Casework and Custom Engineering team. This role serves as a critical link between design, engineering, and production, ensuring that all projects transition smoothly from submittal to fabrication.
The Pre-Production Manager works closely with the Engineering Manager, Project Managers, Engineers, Shop Production Manager, and Fabrication Team to ensure accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and quality throughout the pre-construction and production phases.
Key Responsibilities:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position manages employees of the department and is responsible for the performance, management, and hiring of the employees within that department.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL:
The Pre-Production Manager works closely with the Engineering Manager, Project Managers, Engineers, Shop Production Manager, and Fabrication Team to ensure accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and quality throughout the pre-construction and production phases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and support the casework and custom engineering team.
- Assign Weekly engineering schedule based on company/project needs.
- Communicate daily with engineers and confirm progress on assignments.
- Document any questions or issues to completion of assigned work. Provide direction for timely solutions or redirect to necessary team for additional support.
- Review and approve production-ready drawings for the shop floor.
- Assist engineers and drafters with construction details to ensure efficient workflow through the shop.
- Collaborate with project managers to confirm design intent and constructability.
- Coordinate with shop personnel to resolve technical questions and streamline production.
- Maintain consistency in engineering standards and drawing quality.
- Support continuous improvement in engineering processes and fabrication methods.
- Communicate with Production and Project Management on Projects and milestone dates.
- Oversee material takeoff process, optimization and procurement requisitions.
- Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position manages employees of the department and is responsible for the performance, management, and hiring of the employees within that department.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred but not required.
- 5 years’ experience in architectural millwork or similar wood product industry
- Knowledge of Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) Standards
- Familiarity with Microvellum Toolbox and Smartsheet
- Able to read and interpret architectural drawings/blueprints.
- Excellent AutoCAD millwork drafting skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including intermediate Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Experience with millwork production methods and fabrication techniques.
- Experience with CNC manufacturing.
- Experience with materials typical to the Architectural Millwork Industry
- Familiarity with Federal and State Building Codes
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee works on or near the Shop floor where there may be moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to the risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high.
TRAVEL:
- Minimal travel, if any, will be required for this position.
