ASME Project Manager- Steel/Concrete

MK Consulting Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group seeks an ASME Project Manager to oversee heavy fabrication, industrial construction, or pressure vessel manufacturing projects ensuring strict adherence to ASME BPVC and regulatory codes. You will coordinate from bidding through fabrication, testing, and final client delivery while aligning resources, budgets, and schedules.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in related fields, and experience managing ASME Fabrication/Pressure Vessel projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in heavy industrial construction or fabrication.
• Code experience managing ASME Fabrication / Pressure Vessels projects typically required.
• Strong familiarity with quality control standards and welding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all design, welding, inspection, and manufacturing phases adhere to ASME BPVC and regulations.
• Coordinate end-to-end execution from cost estimating through shop fabrication and client delivery.
• Procure materials, equipment, and certified subcontractors for heavy fabrication.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, code requirements, and technical specs.
• Maintain project timelines, manage resources, and monitor costs.

Skills

Code compliance

Project delivery

Procurement & resources

Drawing interpretation

Scheduling & budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology

Tools

WPS/PQR

NDE methods

Blueprint reading

Job description

ASME Project Manager (or Project Manager for ASME Fabrication/Pressure Vessels/Piping/Plate) oversees the end-to-end execution of heavy fabrication, industrial construction, or pressure vessel manufacturing projects that strictly comply with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Code Compliance: Ensure all design, welding, inspection, and manufacturing phases adhere strictly to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes (BPVC) and regulatory frameworks.
• Project Delivery: Coordinate end-to-end execution from initial cost estimating and bidding through shop fabrication, testing, and final client delivery.
• Procurement & Resources: Procure raw materials, specialized equipment, and certified subcontractors required for heavy industrial or pressure boundary fabrication.
• Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, fabrication details, code requirements, and technical specifications.
• Scheduling & Budgeting: Maintain strict project timelines, manage resource allocation, monitor costs, and execute financial tracking.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in heavy industrial construction, metal fabrication, or pressure vessel manufacturing. Code experience managing ASME Fabrication / Pressure Vessels projects is typically required.
• Technical Skills: Strong familiarity with quality control standards, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), non-destructive examination (NDE) methods, and reading blueprint specifications.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, organizational, and cross-functional leadership abilities to manage shop crews, clients, and quality inspectors.