Plumbing Fabrication Manager

Reports to: Plumbing Superintendent

Direct Reports: Plumbing Shop Supervisor, Plumbing Shop Coordinator

Headcount Type: New

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

The Company

DILFO is proud to be trusted by the Ontario construction community to deliver the best for our clients’ needs. We design, install, and provide maintenance for HVAC, heating, cooling, refrigeration, and plumbing systems for large scale projects across different industries. Our team of skilled individuals shares a vision of building with integrity and collaboration to bring quality and innovation to our work every day, and we are honoured to have been recognized by the Ottawa Business Journal as one of Ottawa’s Best Places to Work.

The Team

DILFO has a strong team culture that heavily invests in team member wellness and our community. We host regular social events including Pub nights, golf day, pizza Fridays, and more. We are extremely invested in our local community, partnering with the YMCA for the Cycle for Strong Kids and other programs, donating to the Ottawa Food Bank, partnering with Boys and Girls Club Ottawa to create opportunities for young people, and donating to charities our team members support.

DILFO also offers additional benefits including:

• Health and Dental Benefit plan
• Group RRSP matching plan
• Employee Assistance Program that includes virtual medicine
• Fixed number of paid Wellness days
• Corporate program through Good Life Fitness
• Discretionary bonus program

The Role

The Plumbing Fabrication Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and daily operation of the plumbing fabrication shop. The role ensures prefabricated assemblies are produced safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards while supporting project schedules and field installation requirements. Working closely with VDC, Project Management, Procurement, Warehouse, and Field Operations, this position drives operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement across the fabrication process.

Keys Tasks

The Plumbing Fabrication Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Fabrication Operations Leadership

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the plumbing fabrication shop, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and project requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to the Shop Supervisor / Foreman and fabrication support staff while fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Plan labour, equipment, shop capacity, and production resources to support project commitments and changing priorities.
• Establish expectations for safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, and operational discipline throughout the shop.
• Support the ongoing development of employees, processes, and operational consistency.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and communicate fabrication production schedules based on project priorities, labour capacity, and field installation dates.
• Coordinate production sequencing and work order priorities to maximize efficiency while supporting field operations.
• Monitor workload, constraints, material availability, and delivery commitments, identifying risks before they impact production.
• Adjust priorities in collaboration with project stakeholders as business needs evolve.
• Review production performance against planned targets and implement corrective actions.

VDC & Project Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between VDC and the fabrication shop.
• Review fabrication packages to ensure drawings, work orders, and bills of material are complete, current, and ready for production.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Procurement, Warehouse, and Field Operations to ensure fabrication readiness.
• Provide practical feedback that improves constructability, fabrication standards, and workflow.
• Promote early collaboration to maximize prefabrication opportunities.

Quality Assurance

• Lead the shop QA/QC process to ensure fabricated assemblies meet company and project standards.
• Monitor deficiencies, rework, and recurring quality issues while implementing corrective actions.
• Develop standard work, quality checklists, and repeatable fabrication practices.
• Work with field teams to incorporate installation feedback into future improvements.

Safety & Shop Operations

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and legislative requirements.
• Promote a clean, organized, and efficient work environment through strong housekeeping practices.
• Support inspections, investigations, hazard reporting, and corrective actions.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and work areas remain safe and well maintained.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives that improve productivity, quality, workflow, and customer service.
• Implement Lean principles, standardized work, and visual management practices.
• Develop production reporting and performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Encourage innovation and collaboration across departments.

Education

• Red Seal Plumbing Certificate of Qualification; or
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline, combined with relevant fabrication or construction leadership experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Lean Construction, Project Management, or Continuous Improvement training is considered an asset.
• Valid Class G driver's licence with the ability to travel to project sites as required.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in construction, fabrication, manufacturing, or operations management.
• Leadership experience in a fabrication or construction environment.
• Experience coordinating with VDC, Project Management, Procurement, Warehouse, and Field Operations.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of plumbing fabrication, construction practices, and prefabrication workflows.
• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings, specifications, bills of material, and project documentation.
• Working knowledge of VDC/BIM processes and the integration between design, fabrication, procurement, and field installation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, fabrication software, work order systems, and production tracking tools.
• Strong planning, analytical, and reporting skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Regular work is performed within an active plumbing fabrication shop and office environment, with occasional travel to project sites, supplier locations, or other company facilities as required.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and movement throughout the fabrication shop and active construction sites is required.
• Exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, powered tools, and other construction and fabrication-related hazards is expected.
• The ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move materials and equipment within safe working limits may be required.
• Compliance with all company safety policies and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory when working in fabrication or construction environments.
• Occasional work outside of normal business hours may be required to support operational priorities, project schedules, or business needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at DILFO; only those identified for further consideration will be contacted.

Accommodations for disabilities are available, where needed, upon request.

DILFO uses artificial intelligence as part of the screening process.

DILFO does not accept and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited résumés from recruitment agencies. Recruitment agencies should not submit resumes in response to this posting to DILFO employees or any associated company location.