Engineering and Fabrication Director

Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. We offer design/build and turnkey construction services, including teaming with selected subcontractors for electrical and general construction.

There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you!

If you are looking to grow your career and thrive in a team environment, then we invite you to apply for this position. Candidates with experience in Mechanical Construction or Consulting Engineering will strongly be considered and interviewed.

This is a new division within Batchelor & Kimball that will focus on all aspects of consulting engineering and manufacturing. The director will be responsible for the development of a team that will engineer, manufacture, and deliver fabricated systems based on conceptual information specifically tailored to each client. The candidate will be responsible for the profitability of the product from concept design, through fabrication, and ultimately to installation. While the position is located in Conyers, GA, the director will be an integral part of our business development strategy by attending interviews, surveying existing facilities, offering on-site engineering support, and development of manufacturing opportunities.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Champion development of a manufacturing strategy to produce skidded (repeatable) MEP systems. These systems will be specially targeted during the bid process and developed with the design team. Systems may include, but are not limited to:

o   Mission critical manufacturing

Hot aisle containment racks

CDU Skids

CRAH Skids

Cooling Tower Skids

Chiller Skids

Umbilical services

o   Multi-trade racks

o   Equipment Skids

o   Multi-service modules

o   Vertical Risers

o   Prefabricated Plants

Lead and mentor a group of managers, foreman, and VDC personnel to develop manufactured systems for the following facilities:

o   Healthcare

o   Laboratories

o   Mission Critical

o   Manufacturing

o   Complex and exciting unknowns

Collaborate with the preconstruction team to develop and draw piping, duct, insulation, and controls systems from conceptual level information (Bluebeam and / or Revit) for the following facilities:

o   Healthcare

o   Laboratories

o   Mission Critical

o   Manufacturing

o   (Again) Complex and exciting unknowns

Evaluate design proposals, engineering plans, equipment and specifications for prefabrication opportunities with the preconstruction and operations team

Present life cycle / cost benefit analysis of various mechanical solutions to owners and contractors

Demonstrate an exhaustive knowledge of NFPA, IBC, IMC, ASHRAE, and other relevant local, state, and federal codes

Strong Leadership Skills

Operates with a continuous improvement mentality

Development and participation in project interviews

Willingly takes ownership and accountability for projects under their direction.

Build, Review, and approve manufacturing estimates (labor, material, and subcontractors) to determine allocation of resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish within the fabrication shop

Provide leadership and oversight, internal and external, regarding the successful execution of the manufacturing project workflow and task management with the collective team.

In depth understanding of schedule, construction procedures, material procurement, and project management

Maintains manufacturing consistency across all regions

o   Development and maintenance of Operational KPIs

o   Development and maintenance of Financial KPIs

o   Manufacturing drawings, BOMs, schedules, cost, and execution

o   Develop standard LOD400 and LOD500 skid modules

Verify compliance of all VDC drawings produced for spooling prior to sending them to spooling. Work with the Prefabrication VDC Manager and fabrication facility Superintendent to eliminate waste and drive efficiency.

 Knowledge, skill and ability requirements (minimum competencies required for job performance)

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills 

Consistent dependability and availability 

Ability to work in a fast-paced construction office environment 

Ability to organize and curate documents related work orders and personnel 

Aptitude to learn new systems 

Mechanical Knowledge 

Project Management 

Train estimating staff on technical aspects of Consulting Engineering

Understand company resource production capabilities and implement in the construction process

Professionally solicit vendors and suppliers during the procurement process

Prior work experience and educational requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or 10 + years of manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

Construction Management, Construction Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar degree highly preferred 

EIT, Certified Plumbing Designer, or Licensed engineer is a plus

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with Autobid software and Revit

Advanced skills in Excel

Energy modeling proficiency

LEED AP BD+C Certification

Certified Energy Manager

Lean Manufacturing Proficiency

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may change at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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