Project Manager - Fabrication

OCL Group; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing team at a leading construction company where your work matters. As a Project Manager in Fabrication, you will oversee estimating, scheduling, and production in our Fort Saskatchewan shop. We seek candidates with a mechanical background and the drive to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary, negotiable

Benefits after 90 days of employment (50% employer paid)

Paid vacation

Cell phone allowance or company provided cell phone

Company paid professional membership fees and/or dues

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week plus overtime

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar role in a fabrication shop environment required.
• P.Eng and PMP designations are considered assets.
• Experience in fabrication, engineering, procurement, and cost control disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating, scheduling, procurement, and production tracking.
• Prepare estimates and maintain budgets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Client relations

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Google Workspace

Job description

Build Something With OCL

At OCL Group Inc., we’re more than just a general contractor — we’re a team of entrepreneurial, hands-on problem solvers who believe in doing the job right and putting people first. As an employee-owned, fully integrated construction partner, we’ve proudly served Western Canada’s industrial, oil & gas, heavy civil, and mining sectors since 2009.

We’re growing fast — and looking for ambitious, experienced professionals who want to grow with us. If you thrive in a fast-paced fabrication shop environment and want to be part of a company where your work matters, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Project Manager – Fabrication to lead the estimating, scheduling, procurement, and production tracking for our Fort Saskatchewan Fabrication Shop. Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality fabrication projects safely, on time, and on budget.

If you have a mechanical background, a sharp eye for detail, and a strong entrepreneurial drive — this is your opportunity to take ownership of a growing division within a company that values initiative and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Bid on work and prepare estimates
• Track costs against estimate and actual production
• Prepare schedules and labor budgets
• Prepare material take offs; assist with ordering and receiving materials.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with shop staff, operations, external clients, suppliers and vendors
• Maintain exceptional standards in health and safety regulations and protocols
• Report on schedule, cost control and shop production to senior management
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management program
• Provide mentorship, training and performance management to direct reports
• Meet with management to provide feedback and develop work optimization strategies
• Assist with developing strategies to optimize workflow and operational efficiency
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish supplies as needed
• Perform administrative tasks such as updating and filing equipment orders and staff schedules

What You Bring

• 2-5 years experience in a similar role in a fabrication shop environment required
• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in mechanical processes
• P.Eng designation considered an asset
• PMP designation considered an asset
• Highly effective client relations, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings/blueprints
• Extensive previous experience in fabrication, engineering, procurement and cost control disciplines required
• Sense of urgency is critical in this role, many requests are time-sensitive and require the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with various stakeholders
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience working within a Google based company using Google calendar, drive, sheets, docs, etc. considered an asset. We are a Google based company.
• Experience using Bluebeam required
• Experience with Acornpipe an asset
• Ability to read and interpret client supplied RFQ specifications, PFD’s and PID’s
• Working knowledge of the following quality codes;
  • ASME B31.3 Process Piping
  • ASME B31.5 Refrigeration Piping
  • ASME Section VIII Division I
  • Z662
  • CSA B51
  • CWB Structural Codes
• Mathematical and analytical skills required to build, understand and interpret job cost reports
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Experience with civil and piping disciplines is considered an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, negotiable, based on experience
• Benefits after 90 days of employment (50% employer paid) - vision, health, dental, paramedicals, travel
• Long term disability, AD&D, life insurance, dependent life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Cell phone allowance or company provided cell phone
• Company provided IT assets
• Company paid professional membership fees and/or dues e.g. P.Eng, PMP
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week plus overtime as required.

Why OCL?

• Employee Ownership - Fosters a culture of ownership, integrity, accountability and desire for group success.
• Flexibility - Intrinsically motivated, “A” players don’t need to be micromanaged. They work hard because they want themselves and the Company to succeed. These types of employees enjoy increased levels of autonomy and flexible schedules.
• Work Hard, Play Hard Culture - We pride ourselves on being a FUN place to work! We work hard but know how to have a good time too! We frequently gather as a group to celebrate wins, holidays and individual milestones.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset - We are always looking for opportunities to expand our business and diversify! We take calculated risks, foster innovation and make quick decisions because we operate in a very low bureaucracy environment.
• Small Business/Family Feel - With the capacity to handle complex, multi million-dollar projects and grow our workforce to over 1500 people quickly, we compete with large General Contractors but pride ourselves in our ability to maintain a “small business/family feel”. We have blue collar roots, so our casual environment and commitment to our hard-working men and women in the trades is key to our success.

Ready to Make Your Move?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, grow your career, and be part of something meaningful, we want to meet you.

Apply now or learn more at www.oclgroup.ca

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.