Fabrication Lead: Hands-On Project Foreman

Object Fabrication, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Object Fabrication is seeking a proactive Project Foreman to own builds from planning through execution. You will bridge design and hands-on craft on the shop floor, analyze scopes, set timelines, and ensure work stays on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years leading crews, 5+ years carpentry, and deep knowledge of CNC routers, 3D milling, and blueprints. Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends is a plus; ongoing collaboration with clients and vendors is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience leading teams under high pressure.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on carpentry experience, plus 3+ years on-site in experiential marketing/scenic fabrication.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and shop drawings; deep knowledge of CNC routers and 3D milling.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for interfacing with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Willing to travel and work nights/weekends as project timelines require; forklift/scissor lift certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze scope of work, devise actionable execution plans, set timelines.
• Coordinate materials procurement with vendors; apply industry knowledge.
• Manage schedules to deliver builds on time and within budget.
• Oversee shop floor labor: delegate tasks and maintain leadership.
• Ensure daily to-do lists are completed by end of shift.
• Lead clear, professional client communications to align expectations.

Skills

Crew leadership

Carpentry experience

Blueprint reading

CNC/milling knowledge

Communication

Project coordination

Slack & G Suite

Tools

CNC routers

3D milling

Slack

G Suite for Business

CAD software

Rhino

Adobe programs

Job description

Object Fabrication is seeking a proactive Project Foreman to own builds from planning through execution. You will bridge design and hands-on craft on the shop floor, analyze scopes, set timelines, and ensure work stays on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years leading crews, 5+ years carpentry, and deep knowledge of CNC routers, 3D milling, and blueprints. Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends is a plus; ongoing collaboration with clients and vendors is essential.