Overview
Job Title : Fabrication Project Manager
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
Time base : Full-Time
FLSA Status : Salaried Exempt
Department : Steel and Structural Services Division
Under general direction of the VP of Steel and Structural Services, the Fabrication Project Manager (PM) leads the success of the fabrication department through relationships, performance, financials, growth and development, accountability, and reporting. The PM is both a leader and a manager—responsible for direct reports, shop crews, and managing cross-departmental and third-party stakeholder relationships.
Key responsibilities include estimating and bidding, maintaining financial accountability, ensuring project quality, managing workload projections, and driving a culture of servant leadership and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Bidding, Estimating & Submittals
Scope fabrication projects (small and large)
Review bids, analyze problems, and propose solutionsPrepare and submit change orders (COs)Understand and apply market value of servicesFinancial ManagementAccurately complete Work in Progress (WIP) reports monthly
Ensure projects are completed within budgetForecast financial performance (monthly and quarterly)Office LeadershipManage productive customer relationships and communications
Provide weekly project updates (internal and external)Ensure timely responses to all emails (within 24 hours)Take full ownership of department output and solutionsLead weekly and monthly department meetingsPromote a positive, rewarding, and fun culture for the office teamConstruction & Fabrication ManagementOversee fabrication shop quality control
Conduct final quality checks on all departmental productsMaintain accurate workload projections (2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months)Develop and update project schedules and forecasts weekly (or more often as needed)Monitor performance of teams and self, course-correcting as requiredProactively hold performance and improvement conversations with staffReward and motivate shop crews to maintain strong moraleLeadership & GrowthLead role in training, mentoring, and advancing employees
Demonstrate and apply a team first leadership style supporting department, division, organization, and clientsImplement change and improve processes where neededRequired Skills and Abilities
Servant leadership and customer service mindsetStrong communication and emotional intelligenceWorkload and resource management skillsEstimating and scheduling expertiseFinancial forecasting and accountabilityConflict resolution and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to delegate tasks effectively and anticipate needsProcess builder and driver of continuous improvementTrustworthy, motivational, and team-oriented leadership styleEducation and Experience
5+ years experience in fabrication, construction, or project management3+ years leadership or supervisory experienceStrong estimating and scheduling backgroundHigh school diploma or equivalent (college or technical background a plus)At Will Statement
QTC Inc. is an at-will employer which means that your employment may be ended at any time, with or without reason, by the employee or the employer, with or without notice.
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