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Assistant Preproduction Manager

Faith Technologies · Little Chute, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Give me an example of value engineering you've been part of. How did you make sure quality didn't suffer?

What they are checking: Whether they can cut cost thoughtfully without creating problems for the customer later.

Tell me about a time you found a mistake in drawings or specs before work started.

What they are checking: Whether they review carefully and speak up early, which is the value of preproduction.

What would you do

The Preproduction Manager is out and a production question comes up that affects the schedule. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can step up for an assistant role without overstepping their authority.

How do you move from a construction mindset to a manufacturing mindset, where things are built in a shop and shipped?

What they are checking: Whether they understand prefabrication and the standard work that Excellerate relies on.

This role has 15 to 40 percent travel and a flexible schedule. How would that fit for you?

What they are checking: Whether they have honestly thought through the travel and schedule demands.

How do you handle a request from the customer that would change the design late in preproduction?

What they are checking: Whether they work out the cost and schedule impact before agreeing to a change.

About the work

Tell me about your electrical or systems experience. What power, lighting and low voltage work have you done?

What they are checking: Whether they have the hands-on electrical background this preproduction role starts from.

What is a constructability review, and what kinds of problems do you look for?

What they are checking: Whether they can catch design problems that would slow down production or field installation.

Have you used CAD, Revit or Accubid? How did you use it in your work?

What they are checking: Whether they can use the tools the posting names for layout and estimating.

How would you help build a budget for a production project when some details are still unknown?

What they are checking: Whether they can estimate with sensible assumptions and flag the risks clearly.

How do you keep project documentation organized so production and field teams have what they need?

What they are checking: Whether they see documentation as a tool that prevents mistakes, not as busywork.

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The full job description

As published by Faith Technologies.

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care . 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. Will also assist with developing budgets, constructability reviews, value engineering, and overall project documentation support. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Technical Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Experience: 5 years of electrical or systems experience or Entry level CAD/Revit or Accubid experience and 5 or more years of Manufacturing and/or Construction experience preferred. Travel: 15-40% Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary. KEY 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. The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive? If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package. Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today! Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test

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