Project Manager Structural Fabrication Job Description

**Position:** Project Manager

**Location:** Facility-Based

**Department:** Project Management

**Employment Type:** Full-time Exempt

Description

• Provide guidance to all supporting departments.
• The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for client/customer communication and the on-time/on-budget delivery of their projects.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in a Project Management role (Preferably with a focus on fabrication or construction).

Duties

• Project planning: oversee projects throughout the project life cycle from estimating phase through closeout.
• Project reporting: create reports for internal and external stakeholders including financial reports, schedules, progress reports, HSE reports, etc.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients; communicate changes as they arise.
• Provide clients and internal project disciplines (Quality, HSE, Operations, Accounting) with potential solutions when issues arise.
• Serve as liaison between client and internal disciplines. Provide drawings, specifications, work packs to fabrication shops and 3rd party suppliers.
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Provide excellent interpersonal and customer service support.
• Manage multiple jobs/clients simultaneously.
• Organize and maintain documentation via SharePoint.
• Prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management Systems policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results. Communicate goals clearly and coach, mentor, and empower others to achieve desired results.
• Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes and demonstrate ownership through coaching and mentoring.

• Proven experience managing projects in a fabrication or manufacturing environment, preferably with aerospace, subsea, or heavy structural components.
  
• Strong knowledge of structural fabrication processes including welding, machining, assembly, and quality control.
  
• Ability to interpret and manage projects using engineering drawings, specifications, and 3D models.
  
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (ASME, AWS, API, aerospace/defense standards, etc.).
  
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control.
  
• Skilled in coordinating across engineering, quality, procurement, and operations teams.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  
• Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and ERP/MRP systems.
  
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to build trust and provide clear project updates.
  
• Knowledge of supply chain and vendor management related to structural fabrication projects.
  
• Strong focus on safety and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.