Assistant Preproduction Manager

Faith Technologies - Olathe, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Olathe, KS

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

Excellerate, a division of Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), is a national manufactured products company with a focus on electrical assemblies and modular solutions that range from made-to-stock to custom-engineered energy and construction solutions. Through our focus on the electrical construction and sustainable energy markets, Excellerate drives key product innovations that deliver cost savings, productivity optimization, and above all, safety. Excellerate leads the industry in future-focused products and processes that drive productivity and safety. The Excellerate Assistant Preproduction Manager works closely with the Preproduction Manager during all phases of a production project. This position is responsible for basic electrical power, lighting, and low voltage installations. The Assistant Preproduction Manager will also assist with developing budgets, constructability reviews, value engineering, and overall project documentation support. This role is crucial in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively, aligning with the company's commitment to safety and innovation in the electrical construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Preproduction Manager, Project Managers, and Estimating team members on the development of project budgets, cost alternatives, change orders, and proposals.
• Supports the Preproduction Manager by developing and providing design, budgeting, and model coordination support on projects.
• Keeps Preproduction Manager abreast to changes and modifications that are made during the process.
• Manage project submittal and Request for Information (RFI) process.
• Provides support to field personnel during the construction process, translates the design intent to the field, may work on site as needed.
• Attends site meetings and site visits as needed to document existing conditions.
• Creates and documents value engineering solutions, which include identifying various design solutions and quantifying specific cost elements that are affected.
• Assists and works with the assigned engineering team in the development of designs to meet project goals.
• Supports the collection of schedule and production data from preproduction, engineering, VDC, field, and production floor to support project control functions.
• Supports MEP coordination with other trade contractors.
• Supports construction as-built and documentation process.
• Actively participates in Faith's hiring referral and mentoring program, as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Technical Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of electrical or systems experience
• Entry level CAD/Revit or Accubid experience and 5 or more years of Manufacturing and/or Construction experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellness Program and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement & 401(a) Profit Sharing Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Incentives/Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement