Head of Engineering and Project Management

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., The Prefab Project Maanger 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.

Project Planning & Pre-Construction Phase

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

Strong knowledge of BIM coordination, tolerances in modular systems, and interface detailing.

Familiarity with transportation regulations for oversize loads and crane/lifting operations.

Excellent coordination across distributed teams (factory + field).

Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, etc.) Risk identification and mitigation specific to modular workflows.

Negotiation skills (with manufacturers, subcontractors, and clients).

Founded in 1974, Midwest Drywall is an industry-leading, employee-owned company (ESOP) helping customers succeed while empowering employees to achieve their full potential.

We are engaged in exciting commercial wall and ceiling projects nationwide, with office locations in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and Arkansas.

Benefits for full-time employees:

Bonus opportunities

Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Send us your resume or fill out an application today.

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