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.

• 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.

• 5–10+ 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.

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

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.

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

The pay range for this position is $ – $ per year.

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
• 2 weeks PTO
• 1 week sick leave
• 7 holidays

This is a fully onsite position in Everett, WA.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

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