Prefab Project Manager
11 days ago
Denver
Primary Objective Lead and oversee prefab/modular construction projects from initial design coordination through factory production, transportation, on-site installation, and final handover — ensuring delivery on time, within budget, to quality/safety standards, while maximizing the efficiency advantages of prefabrication. Key Responsibilities • Project Planning & Pre-Construction Phase, • Collaborate with clients and manufacturers to review/optimize designs for manufacturability and modular breakdown., • Develop detailed project schedules that align factory production timelines with site readiness and installation sequencing., • Prepare and manage budgets, including off-site fabrication costs, transportation, craneage, and on-site assembly., • Identify and mitigate risks specific to prefab (tolerances, module interfaces, weather-independent production vs. site delays)., • Coordination of Off-Site Fabrication, • Act as primary liaison between the construction firm and the prefab/modular manufacturing facility., • Monitor factory production progress, review shop drawings, BIM models, and QA/QC processes in the plant., • Manage change orders and design revisions to minimize factory re-work., • Ensure modules meet specifications, building codes, and client requirements before release from factory., • Logistics & Transportation Management, • Plan and coordinate module transportation (permits, routing, escorts for oversize loads, timing to avoid site conflicts)., • Schedule deliveries to align with site staging and crane availability., • On-Site Installation & Assembly Oversight, • Supervise module setting, walls, and panels to make sure schedule is maintained, • Coordinate subcontractors/trades for on-site integration (foundations, slabs, envelope closures)., • Manage site logistics, crane operations, and temporary facilities during module erection., • Budget, Cost Control & Financial Management, • Track costs across factory production, transport, and field installation., • Approve invoices, manage change orders, and forecast cash flow., • Achieve or improve target gross margins by reducing waste, rework, and schedule slippage., • Schedule Management & Progress Tracking, • Maintain and update master project schedule., • Conduct regular progress meetings (factory, site, client)., • Proactively address delays (weather, supply chain, design changes)., • Quality Assurance, Safety & Compliance, • Ensure adherence to building codes, modular certification standards, and local regulations., • Oversee safety programs at both factory and site (often different protocols)., • Manage inspections, testing, and commissioning of prefab components and final building systems., • Communication Management, • Serve as main point of contact for owners/clients, architects, engineers, and the plant., • Provide regular status reports and forecasts., • Lead project meetings and resolve conflicts between factory, transport, and field teams., • Project Closeout, • Coordinate final inspections and punch lists, • Manage as-built documentation, warranties, and handover., • Conduct post-project review to capture lessons learned for future prefab projects., • Required Qualifications & Experience (Typical), • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management., • 5–10+ years in construction project management, with at least 3–5 years specifically in prefabricated, modular, or off-site construction., • Proven track record delivering prefab/modular projects, • Strong knowledge of BIM coordination, tolerances in modular systems, and interface detailing., • Familiarity with transportation regulations for oversize loads and crane/lifting operations. Key Skills & Competencies • Excellent coordination across distributed teams (factory + field)., • Strong understanding of lean construction principles applied to prefab., • Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, etc.) and scheduling tools., • Risk identification and mitigation specific to modular workflows., • Negotiation skills (with manufacturers, subcontractors, and clients)., • Leadership and conflict resolution in high-pressure, multi-trade environments.