ASME Project Manager- Steel/Concrete

MK Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group is seeking an ASME Project Manager to oversee end-to-end heavy fabrication and industrial construction projects compliant with ASME BPVC standards. The role requires coordinating design, procurement, fabrication, inspection, and client delivery with a focus on quality and schedule.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelors in an engineering-related field and 5+ years of ASME fabrication/pressure vessel experience, with strong leadership and communication skills for shop crews and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in heavy industrial construction, metal fabrication, or pressure vessel manufacturing with ASME project experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality control, welding procedures, NDE methods, and blueprint specifications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Code compliance with BPVC and regulatory frameworks across design, welding, inspection, and manufacturing.
• Coordinate end-to-end project delivery from bidding through shop fabrication, testing, and client delivery.
• Procure materials, equipment, and certified subcontractors for heavy fabrication.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications for fabrication.
• Maintain project schedules, manage resources, and track costs.

Skills

Quality standards

WPS/PQR welding procedures

NDE methods

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

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.