Project Manager, Fabrication, Production Manager

Job Opportunity:
Fabrication Shop Manager

Evers & Sons is seeking a talented, experienced, and motivated Fabrication Shop Manager to join our team.

Evers & Sons – WE BUILD ENERGY. Evers & Sons is a family‑owned business that was established in 1981. We provide services in facilities construction, fabrication, pipeline, civil, and automation.

We offer an exciting work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth. Our team consists of passionate, highly driven leaders who continually challenge the company to pursue new opportunities and exceed customer expectations. We look for individuals who share our commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and innovation.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, voluntary worksite benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

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• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Welding Technology, Manufacturing Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in industrial fabrication, structural steel fabrication, pipe fabrication, pressure vessel fabrication, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience leading fabrication shop operations.

• Experience managing fabrication shop operations, production scheduling, workforce planning, and shop resources.
• Strong understanding of structural steel, pipe, pressure vessel, modular fabrication, and miscellaneous steel fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), weld symbols, customer specifications, and engineering documents.
• Working knowledge of welding processes, fabrication methods, quality control requirements, and applicable industry codes.
• Experience coordinating Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, Project Management, Logistics, and Production teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage the daily operations of the fabrication shop while maintaining a safe, productive, and quality-driven work environment.
• Supervise fabrication supervisors, foremen, welders, fitters, helpers, material handlers, and other shop personnel.
• Plan, assign, direct, coach, and evaluate employees while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture where safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and teamwork remain top priorities.

• Develop and manage fabrication schedules to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer specifications.
• Coordinate daily production activities to maximize labor utilization, equipment efficiency, and shop capacity.
• Monitor fabrication progress, labor productivity, earned versus actual hours, and overall shop performance.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and meet delivery commitments.

• Coordinate with Engineering to review fabrication drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), RFIs, revisions, and constructability issues.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials, fabricated components, and specialty equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels, material shortages, long‑lead items, and production constraints affecting fabrication schedules.

• Ensure fabrication activities comply with customer specifications and applicable industry codes, including AWS, ASME, API, and AISC, as applicable.
• Work closely with QA/QC to coordinate inspections, testing, weld documentation, material traceability, turnover packages, and customer deliverables.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal departments.

• Monitor labor…