Mechanical Project Manager (Fabrication)

Mechanical Project Manager (Fabrication)

A leading mechanical contractor is seeking a Fabrication Manager to lead the execution, quality, and continuous improvement of mechanical fabrication operations. This high-impact leadership role involves overseeing fabrication project teams, driving schedule and budget performance, and ensuring strong coordination across project management, field leadership, VDC/VCS, purchasing, and warehouse functions. The role requires someone who understands mechanical piping and plumbing fabrication within the construction industry and can effectively lead both people and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication project execution including planning, scheduling, budgeting, tracking, and document control.
• Manage and develop fabrication project teams, including Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Coordinators.
• Review estimates and support fabrication budgeting and forecasting.
• Track labor hours, production metrics, and material costs to ensure financial performance.
• Prepare and oversee fabrication work packages including drawings, material takeoffs, procurement coordination, and labor planning.
• Partner with the Shop Superintendent to drive safe and efficient fabrication operations.
• Maintain compliance with fabrication documentation, quality standards, and applicable codes such as ASME/NBIC.
• Develop fabrication schedules and manpower forecasts aligned with project and shop capacity.
• Coordinate closely with field teams to ensure fabrication outputs align with installation sequencing and schedules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with VCS/VDC, purchasing, and warehouse teams to improve workflow and material flow.
• Drive continuous improvement in shop efficiency, product quality, and fabrication processes.
• Support business development efforts and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and team development initiatives.
• Serve as a leader and representative of fabrication to internal project teams, foremen, and leadership.

Essential Skills

• 510+ years of experience in mechanical construction, fabrication, or project management in a construction or building trades environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a fabrication, construction, or trade-related setting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical pipe and/or plumbing fabrication workflows.
• Experience managing project financials, labor forecasting, and fabrication schedules.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and ability to interpret technical drawings and fabrication packages.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams, drive accountability, and influence stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present, train, and navigate challenging conversations.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, BIM platforms, and ERP systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working for a mechanical contractor with an in-house fabrication shop.
• Experience managing PM/PE teams supporting fabrication workstreams.
• Exposure to union environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with fabrication QA/QC processes and welding documentation.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite at the fabrication shop in Everett. The work environment involves leadership opportunities in a dynamic and collaborative setting, focusing on improving efficiency, quality, and team performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr. medical/dental/vision/401k 2 weeks PTO 1 week sick 7 holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

About Actalent

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