Project Manager, Shop Fabrication

Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Project Manager, Shop Fabrication in Zebulon, NC. The Project Manager, Shop Fabrication is responsible for leading mechanical construction and fabrication projects with a strong emphasis on skid design and prefabrication elements throughout the full project lifecycle. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Zebulon, NC, operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

The ideal candidate brings proven experience in cost estimation, vendor negotiation, material procurement, and cross-functional coordination with BIM and engineering teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.

Job Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 Annually BOE

• Engineer Intern (EI) Certification — or actively on path to attainment

• Coordinate with Engineering, BIM, and Mechanical Operations teams to define facilities requirements and establish project constraints.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for materials, subcontractors, equipment, and labor to support project bidding and pricing decisions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders for subcontractors and negotiate pricing with vendors to optimize overall job costs.
• Create and maintain project schedules, scopes of work, and technical specifications for fabrication projects from initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review equipment specifications, including size, configuration, voltage, and quantity.
• Monitor and update ongoing cost estimates while maintaining comprehensive job files that document all project activities.
• Manage the invoice approval process and ensure all financial documentation is accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Provide complete project closeout documentation and administer warranty coverage for all completed work.
• Monitor mechanical construction progress to confirm that facilities requirements are consistently met throughout the project lifecycle.

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Project Manager in mechanical construction or within a fabrication or manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects that include skid design and prefabrication elements.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale mechanical or industrial projects.
• Knowledge and working understanding of Autodesk products, specifically Revit and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, technical specifications, and safety manuals.
• Strong technical writing skills for report generation and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engineer Intern (EI) Certification — or actively on the path to attainment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required for project-related needs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a two-year college, technical school, or military training program preferred but not required.

• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs and constant lifting up to 25 lbs, consistent with very heavy physical demand classifications.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and gripping throughout the workday.
• Occasional stooping, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and climbing as required on the shop floor or job site.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, and high noise levels.
• Vision sufficient to read source materials, computer screens, and detailed fabrication blueprints.
• Ability to work in proximity to moving mechanical parts and in high-exposure fabrication and job site environments.
• Must be aware of and adhere to applicable OSHA safety standards.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually, based on relevant factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process by the hiring authority.

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