Fabrication Manager

Remote, with preference for LA-based candidates

Project-Based

Are you a hands-on fabrication leader who can turn bold creative ideas into exceptional builds? We’re seeking freelance Fabrication Managers to oversee custom fabrication for brand activations, live events, entertainment premieres, and retail installations.

You’ll guide projects from concept through installation and strike, bringing together crews, vendors, budgets, and timelines to deliver high-quality work. You’re equally comfortable reviewing shop drawings, solving problems on the shop floor, and keeping stakeholders informed as priorities shift.

• Manage fabrication from initial planning through production, installation, and strike.
• Review technical and shop drawings, construction documents, and material specifications.
• Develop schedules, track milestones and budgets, and communicate risks or delays.
• Source and manage fabrication crews, specialty vendors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with producers, designers, and technical teams to align fabrication with project goals.
• Oversee procurement, shipping, load-ins, and on-site installation.
• Inspect fabricated elements, maintain quality standards, and enforce safety protocols.
• Identify practical, cost-effective solutions that preserve creative intent.

• 5+ years of fabrication management experience in scenic production, experiential marketing, events, or a related field.
• Experience delivering custom builds for live events, brand activations, or retail environments.
• Working knowledge of woodworking, metal fabrication, scenic construction, finishes, and specialty materials.
• Ability to interpret drawings and manage budgets, schedules, crews, and vendors.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Slack; familiarity with Sketch Up, AutoCAD, Rhino, or  is a plus.
• Availability for on-site work and travel, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Los Angeles-based candidates are preferred. Projects may be part-time or full-time, with potential for contract-to-hire if a position becomes available.