About the Midwest Drywall:
Founded in 1972, Midwest Drywall, an employee-owned company, is a leading contractor of panel engineering, fabrication, installation, EIFS/plaster, metal-studs, drywall, specialty ceilings and finish carpentry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Midwest Drywall’s 350+ employees serve customers in the Midwest region and throughout the United States and has developed a reputation of excellence, providing specialty services to some of the most iconic commercial projects. Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. works hard to provide a culture where people will not only enjoy the stability of long-term employment but also have the opportunity for growth. Compensation and benefits that are consistent with our leadership position in the industry. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) striving to provide long-term employment opportunities for all.
Primary Objective
The Prefab Project Manager will 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
