Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced leader to manage complex manufacturing, integration, and construction projects supporting defense programs.
Key Responsibilities- Lead project planning, integration, construction, and execution efforts.
- Oversee manufacturability reviews, schedules, resource planning, staffing, and progress reporting.
- Manage contractors, engineers, and technical teams throughout project lifecycles.
- Coordinate with civil planners, professional engineers, and government authorities from design through testing and turnover.
- Ensure safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
- Present project updates to customers and senior leadership.
- Travel domestically as needed (up to 50% at times).
Required Qualifications- 10+ years of manufacturing, industrial, construction engineering, or operations experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or Operations/Production Management.
- Experience leading large-scale, long-duration projects.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, BOMs, and redlines.
- Proficiency reviewing CAD models and drawings (SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor, etc.).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods.
- Defense industry or military installation experience.
- Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications- Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer license.
- Naval or industrial power plant experience.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Mechanical and electrical planning experience.
- Experience with PLM/PDM systems.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance.
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Manufacturing Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, Program Management, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Construction Planning, Systems Integration, Facility Construction, Infrastructure Projects, Engineering Management, Resource Planning, Schedule Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Contractor Oversight, Site Management, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Production Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Construction, Quality Assurance, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001, Bill of Materials (BOM), Engineering Drawings, Technical Specifications, Redline Reviews, CAD, 3D Modeling, SolidWorks, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, GD&T, ASME Standards, SAE Standards, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Data Management (PDM), Defense Industry, Military Installations, DoD Programs, Government Contracting, Facility Integration, Testing and Commissioning, Safety Management, Turnover and Acceptance, Cross Functional Leadership, Workforce Planning, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Capital Projects, Industrial Facilities, Naval Systems, Power Generation Facilities, Technical Leadership, Construction Operations, Engineering Design Reviews, Stakeholder Management, Executive Reporting, Customer Engagement, Secret Clearance Eligible.
