Drafting & Engineering Manager

Purpose: The purpose of the Drafting and Engineering Manager is to supervise the D&E department, develop procedures, and coordinate plans with our Fabrication Manager.

Reports to: COO

Direct Reports: Drafting Coordinator, Fab Specialists, Fab Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt (Executive Exemption)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible to meet or exceed all D&E related project budgets
• Coordinate shop drawing review meetings with all pertinent parties
• Review all project shop drawings for drafting accuracy, confirming what we draw is in alignment with the project budget
• Confirm drawings include all necessary and accurate quality control details and are uploaded and current for other department accessibility
• Oversee and train team members to be successful on all software platforms and system capabilities
• Update shop drawings with architect’s comments, engineer comments, and field dimensions as necessary
• Work with our engineers to confirm we are meeting budget expectations and considering efficiencies in the shop and field
• Provide the PM team with accurate and timely material takeoffs that are double checked within the department
• Work closely with COO on organization standards for drafting and engineering purposes
• Update monitor sheet weekly with projected remaining budgets
• Schedule out D&E team each week, assigning tasks according to each team member’s strengths and with the schedule and budget in mind
• Stay in constant communication with PM Team, keeping the D&E department’s schedule up to date at all times and projecting out three weeks in advance the D&E work load
• Build key relationships and assign outside drafters to draw projects, providing necessary feedback and understanding whom the right drafter is for the right project
• Provide project design assistance
• Minimize department CAPAs

Required Experience and Expertise

• Well versed in Revit/BIM software, AutoCAD, LogiKal, Microsoft Suite, and Google platform
• 10+ years glazing industry experience
• Familiarity with various glazing systems: aluminum storefronts, aluminum curtainwall, and various glass systems, and the processes and procedures to fabricate and install same
• Ability to point out design issues is a recommended skill
• Ability to understand field dimensions in order to update shop drawings
• Can read (and understand) architectural and structural drawings
• Essential office skills: typing, computer literacy, and ability to navigate the internet
• Excellent professional oral and written communication skills

Personal Characteristics:

• The D&E Manager should be a total team player and committed to the overall success of PGC
• Exemplifies PGC values of integrity, humility, and respect (humble, hungry, and smart)
• Attention to detail with a good sense of time management and organizational skills
• Able to work under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize to meet schedule deadlines and company goals
• Problem Solver: determine the root cause, formulate recovery plans, then collaborate/communicate with Customer and PGC teams to resolve problem effectively

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms
• Able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Position Schedule: Full-time. This position is exempt from overtime pay and employees do not work in the context of an eight-hour day but work to accomplish their responsibilities, which may take longer than a 40-hour week.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person