Penn State Construction J&D, LLC Overview

Penn State Construction J&D, LLC is a general contractor of commercial buildings completing design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects.  We have the capability to self-perform site preparation and excavation, wood and steel structures, and architectural finishes.

Core Values

• Invest in Relationships: Get to know your co-workers and customers on a personal level. Talk more and email less. Strong relationships enable you to more successfully work through difficult issues and challenging times.
• Be Efficient: Work smart. Be organized and plan your work for maximum efficiency. Have a game plan for your calls, your tasks, and your workday. Establish priorities and work on them first.
• Choose Quality: Demonstrate a passion for excellence in everything you touch. Good is not good enough. Always ask yourself "Is this my best work?"
• Embrace Technology: Incorporate and implement it to create better products. Search for new opportunities. Utilize technology to provide our customers & co-workers with the "PSC Experience". Create the "wow" factor.
• Pursue Vision: Look beyond today. Where will we be in 10 years? Understand our long-term goals and continuously ask "How can I contribute to them?" Challenge yourself to think strategically about your work. Always ask yourself "How does this move us closer to our vision?" Your forward-thinking approach helps turn PSC's vision into reality.

Design & Fabrication Overview

The Design & Fabrication manager is responsible for the design & fabrication part of Penn State Construction's "do work" function.  Design includes preparing shop drawings, line work from scan data, production drawings, installation drawings, as-built drawings and more.  Fabrication encompasses the fabrication shop where materials are cut, and panels are fabricated and crated for shipment to a project.  The role sits on the company's leadership team.

Essential Functions

• Leads, manages, and holds accountable direct reports.
  • Trains and develops employees on standard procedures to improve project performance, shop efficiency, and safety.
  • Works closely with Human Resources on personnel issues.
  • Maintains time and production records.
  • Build a team.
• Communicate with direct reports and the project manager or the assistant project manager.
• Short- and long-term planning
  • Daily drafting operation.
  • Plans or adjusts work hours to meet drafting schedules.
  • Resource allocation.
  • Coordinates work to meet project completion dates.
  • Collaborates across functions -- drafting, fabrication, and installation.
  • Recommend measures to improve performance.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
  • Knows company safety policy and practices.
  • Demonstrates safe work behavior.
  • Trains safety policies and practices.
  • Holds self and direct reports accountable for working safely.
• Maintenance of equipment, tools, and facility
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Repairs.
  • Housekeeping.
• Inventory management
  • Records incoming inventory.
  • Records and reports consumption for inventory allocation.
  • Orders items to maintain a sufficient supply.
• Technical Drawing and Modeling
  • Utilize advanced software such as AutoCAD, BIM, and HiCAD to create precise construction documents, shop drawings, and fabrication plans.
  • Manipulate point cloud data to generate accurate as-built condition models.
  • Develop and maintain a library of standard details and specifications for architectural products.
• Design support
  • Collaborate with architects and designers to translate conceptual ideas into technically feasible plans.
  • Contribute to the aesthetic and functional aspects of architectural products, particularly in façade design.
  • Pro ide technical input during the early stages of project development to ensure constructability.
• Product development
  • Assist in the development and optimization of architectural products, with a focus on innovative façade systems.
  • Research and propose new materials and technologies that could enhance our product offerings.
  • Create prototypes and mockups of new architectural elements.
• Technical problem-solving
  • Address complex design and installation challenges, finding solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and constructability.
  • Collaborate with fabrication and installation teams to resolve field issues efficiently.
• Quality control / assurance
  • Ensure all designs and drawings comply with building codes, industry standards, and project-specific requirements.
  • Conduct regular quality checks on drawings and models before release to production or clients.
  • Develop and maintain quality control procedures for the design and drafting process and fabricated products.
• Efficiency and technology integration
  • Implement and optimize software and processes to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Train team members on new software tools and best practices in design technology.
  • Continuously evaluate and propose new technologies that could benefit our design and production processes.
• Client and team collaboration
  • Work closely with project managers, fabrication teams, and installation crews to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Assist in client presentations and design approvals, providing technical expertise to support sales efforts.
  • Facilitate communication between design, engineering, and construction teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Position Competencies

• Ability to create a sustainable structure that will promote scalable growth and value to the department.
• Review organizational structure and processes and implement changes as needed.
• Provide clear directions to all areas of the department.
• Multi-task - able to manage multiple projects at one time and quickly transition between projects and priorities as required.
• Organization - strong organizational skills.
• Work Style -- able to work collaboratively across operations and function disciplines as well as independently.
• Current knowledge of industry trends, technology, codes and regulations.
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods, and materials.

Required Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling software.

Proficiency using Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, Adobe, PDF Xc