Fabrication Project Lead – Skid Design & BIM

Leapros, Inc.; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapros Skilled Trades in Zebulon, NC is hiring a Project Manager for Shop Fabrication. Lead mechanical construction and fabrication projects, focusing on skid design and prefabrication across the full lifecycle.

The role requires 2+ years PM experience in mechanical construction or fabrication settings, proficiency with BIM/engineering collaboration, and strong cost-estimation skills. EI certification is preferred; travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Project Manager in mechanical construction or within a fabrication or manufacturing facility.
• Experience managing projects that include skid design and prefabrication elements.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale mechanical or industrial projects.
• Knowledge and working understanding of Autodesk products, specifically Revit and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and safety manuals.
• Strong technical writing skills for report generation and professional communication with stakeholders.
• I.E. Certification — or actively on the path to attainment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for project needs.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a two-year college, technical school, or military training program preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Engineering, BIM, and Mechanical Operations teams to define facilities requirements and constraints.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for materials, subcontractors, equipment, and labor for bids and pricing decisions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders for subcontractors and negotiate pricing with vendors to optimize costs.
• Create and maintain project schedules, scopes of work, and technical specifications for fabrication projects from initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review equipment specifications, including size, configuration, voltage, and quantity.
• Monitor and update ongoing cost estimates while maintaining comprehensive job files.
• Manage the invoice approval process and ensure financial documentation is accurate and timely.
• Provide project closeout documentation and administer warranty coverage for completed work.
• Monitor mechanical construction progress to ensure requirements are met throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Cost estimation

Vendor negotiation

Material procurement

BIM coordination

Engineering collaboration

Blueprint reading

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Engineer Intern (EI) Certification

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Leapros Skilled Trades in Zebulon, NC is hiring a Project Manager for Shop Fabrication. Lead mechanical construction and fabrication projects, focusing on skid design and prefabrication across the full lifecycle.

The role requires 2+ years PM experience in mechanical construction or fabrication settings, proficiency with BIM/engineering collaboration, and strong cost-estimation skills. EI certification is preferred; travel up to 10% is expected.