Design/Fabrication Project Manager

TP Mechanical; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Mechanical is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to manage the pre-construction, coordination, fabrication planning, and field support for mechanical systems. You will lead internal and external coordination meetings, manage schedules, and ensure alignment between fabrication, procurement, and construction teams.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with a minimum of five years in project coordination and experience with Revit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in construction or mechanical systems.
• Experience with Revit is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.
• Ability to lead coordination meetings and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with fabrication planning and field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the awarded project and documentation.
• Lead and facilitate project coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain coordination schedules and ensure integration into master schedules.
• Act as the primary liaison between fabrication and construction teams.
• Maintain weekly progress notes and communicate updates to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school experience

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Details

Description

Responsibilities and Duties:

Pre-Construction & Project Kickoff

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the awarded project and all available documentation.
• Identify project schedules and understand unique project delivery methods (design-build, design-assist, etc.).
• Set up internal kickoff meetings and coordinate initial team onboarding.
• Obtain and manage architectural, structural, and MEP models.

Coordination & Design Integration

• Lead and facilitate project coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Determine coordination responsibilities, manage scopes, and schedule scope review meetings with subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain coordination schedules and ensure integration into master schedules.
• Coordinate with the Data/Technology Manager on file-sharing platforms and processes.
• Conduct and review clash detections regularly; provide issue resolution strategies.
• Maintain and review pipe spec sheets and submittal logs in collaboration with procurement.

Fabrication Planning & Oversight

• Create, maintain, and gain approval for fab plans based on project key plans.
• Ensure consistency in naming conventions and formatting of fabrication schedules.
• Drive the spooling and approval process for fabrication work orders (WOs).
• Track fabrication progress and maintain accurate documentation in the fab tracking sheet.

Construction Support

• Act as the primary liaison between fabrication and construction teams.
• Manage field drawing submissions and ensure they meet fab shop requirements.
• Assign and track WOs and ensure accuracy of site due dates.
• Walk the site regularly to monitor project status and provide scheduling input.
• Adjust fabrication schedules based on field progress and coordinate recovery strategies as needed.

General Duties

• Maintain detailed weekly progress notes and share updates with leadership.
• Ensure prompt communication via phone, email, and meetings.
• Take ownership of project success, thinking proactively and creatively to solve emerging challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in construction or mechanical systems.
• Experience with Revit is preferred.

Job Skills

• Good basic computer skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Leadership skills.

Education

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Trade school experience

Special Requirements

• OSHA 10