Tekla Software Administrator

Position SummaryThe Tekla Administrator is responsible for the daily administration, configuration, and continuous improvement of Harbor Fab’s Tekla-based systems, including Tekla Structures and Tekla EPM. This role ensures that Tekla supports a fully integrated workflow across estimating, detailing, fabrication, and shipping functions.The position plays a critical role in enabling Harbor Fab’s closed-loop operating system (Estimate → Execute → Improve) by ensuring system integrity, data consistency, and alignment between estimating outputs and actual shop performance. The Tekla Administrator serves as a system integrator and enabler, supporting estimating, operations, and data governance functions while driving automation, reporting, and process standardization across all facilities.Primary ResponsibilitiesSystem Administration and MaintenanceMaintain and administer Tekla Structures and Tekla EPM environments across all Harbor Fab locationsManage system updates, configurations, and performance to ensure reliability and scalabilityTroubleshoot and resolve Tekla-related issues and user challengesEnsure standard steel shapes, material databases, and pricing structures are accurate and up to dateImport and validate complete project packages including drawings, CNC files, BOMs, KSS, and ship mark listsWorkflow Integration (Estimate to Fabrication to Shipment)Ensure seamless data flow between estimating, detailing, fabrication, and shippingSupport integration of Tekla with CNC equipment and downstream systemsValidate model integrity and accuracy of production files including NC1 and BOMsReduce manual data entry through system optimization and automationLabor Calibration Loop (Phase II Alignment)Support Harbor Fab’s labor calibration loop: Estimate, Execute, Actual, AdjustDevelop reporting and dashboards to track labor variance by product type and operationProvide visibility into estimated versus actual performanceTrack throughput metrics such as MH per ton and LF per tonEnable continuous improvement efforts through accurate, system-driven dataEstimating and Parametric Assembly SupportSupport estimating team in maintaining clean, standardized estimating dataAssist in implementation and consistency of production code structuresSupport development and maintenance of parametric assembly frameworksEnsure assemblies align with real fabrication methodsAssist in Tekla EPM Go rollout and estimating system improvementsOperations Alignment and Validation SupportSupport operations team in validating labor expectations by operation and product typeEnsure production codes align with actual shop processesAssist in validating parametric assemblies against real fabrication workflowsSupport identification of gaps between estimated and actual executionSupport shop feedback loop including actual labor trackingReporting, Dashboards, and Operational VisibilityDevelop customized reports and dashboards for Director of Fabrication, Plant Managers, Project Managers, and EstimatorsTrack key operational metrics including labor productivity, throughput, backlog, and on-time shippingSupport backlog burn-down and production planning visibilityTraining, Adoption, and Playbook ExecutionLead Tekla onboarding for new employeesSupport development and rollout of Tekla training programsExecute and sustain the Tekla Playbook across all Harbor Fab locationsConduct user competency assessments and promote standardized workflowsAutomation and System DevelopmentBuild and maintain templates, plugins, and macros to automate repetitive tasksReduce manual data entry and improve workflow efficiencySupport real-time data flow between estimating, detailing, fabrication, and shippingAssist in TAKT time analysis, backlog tracking, and labor forecasting through Tekla EPMData Governance SupportSupport data governance processes under direction of designated ownershipMaintain discipline in data imports including IFC and PFXT and system standardsEnsure consistency in shapes, grades, sizes, and system structuresRole Alignment and BoundariesThis role does not own estimating accuracy or operational executionThis role enables both functions by ensuring Tekla systems, data, and workflows are alignedWorks in coordination with estimating, operations, and data governanceKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong experience with Tekla Structures and or Tekla EPMUnderstanding of structural steel fabrication processes and workflowsAbility to read design, fabrication, and erection drawingsExperience with production tracking, labor analysis, and reporting systemsFamiliarity with parametric modeling, automation tools, and system integrationStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work independentlyTravelApproximately 25% travel to Harbor Fab facilities in Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, and future locationsReporting StructureReports directly to Vice President of OperationsSuccess Metrics (Key Outcomes)Supports achievement of less than 1 percent estimating variance through system alignmentAccurate labor tracking and reporting by operation and product typeImproved alignment between estimating and fabrication executionIncreased adoption and consistency of Tekla workflows across all facilitiesReduction in manual processes and data inconsistenciesImproved visibility into operational performance and throughput