Project Manager and or Project Coordinator: Welding & Fabrication

Project manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing fabrication and welding projects from bid handoff through completion. The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between customers, engineers, shop supervisors, and field personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Manage multiple welding and fabrication projects simultaneously from kickoff to closeout.

Review drawings, specifications, and contracts to develop accurate project plans.

Create and maintain project schedules, budgets, and manpower plans.

Coordinate material procurement, subcontractors, and outside services.

Shop & Field Coordination

Work closely with shop foremen, welders, and fabricators to prioritize workloads

Coordinate shop fabrication and field installation activities

Resolve fabrication issues, design conflicts, and schedule impacts

Quality Control & Compliance

Ensure work complies with customer specifications and job specs.

Review welding procedures (WPS), welder qualifications, and inspection requirements.

Coordinate inspections, testing, and documentation

Review and understand Coating Reqs.

Cost & Change Management

Track labor hours, material costs, and job profitability

Manage change orders, RFIs, and scope adjustments

Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety

Safety Leadership

Promote a strong safety culture among shop and field personnel

Participate in job safety meetings and incident investigations

Customer & Communication Management

Serve as primary point of contact for customers and stakeholders

Provide regular project updates, schedules, and status reports

Address customer concerns and ensure satisfaction

Documentation & Closeout

Maintain accurate project records, drawings, and reports

Ensure timely project closeout, including as-built drawings and turnover documents

Qualifications

Required

3–7 years of experience in welding, fabrication, or industrial construction project management

Strong understanding of welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, FCAW) and fabrication methods

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and specifications

Knowledge of AWS codes, OSHA regulations, and general fabrication standards

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and erection.

Preferred

Experience with structural steel, piping, pressure vessels, or industrial fabrication.

Proficiency with project management and estimating software

Supervisory or foreman experience in a fabrication environment

Strong computer and organizational skills

Work Environment

Combination of office, shop floor, and occasional jobsite visits

Exposure to welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication operations

May require extended hours to meet project deadlines

May be asked to jump in anywhere at any time to assist other team members

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan options