Fabrication Shop Manager - Industrial Construction

Loenbro Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement with company match

Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Job summary

A leading construction services company in Great Falls is seeking a Fabrication Shop Manager. The role involves managing shop operations, supervising employees, and collaborating with project teams to ensure quality and safety. Candidates should have extensive experience in process piping and fabrication, with leadership skills to motivate teams. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience required.
• 1 year of foreman, team lead, or supervisory experience.
• Proficient knowledge of EH&S processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage fabrication shop operations and supervise employees.
• Collaborate with project teams to create schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Process Piping knowledge

Orbital Welding proficiency

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Job description

Loenbro, LLC

Fabrication Shop Manager - Industrial Construction

Great Falls, MT 59401

Reports To: RegionalManager

Location : Great Falls, MT

Position Overview:

Manage, plan, organize, and supervise fabrication shop operations and assist with skilled trades scopes of work activities. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of shop employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety requirements.

• Function as working supervisor while leading and supervising fabrication shop employees to complete work.
• Oversee and make decisions related to performance of fabrication shop work and review jobsite needs with project staff for planning, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
• Collaborate with project team leader to schedule and expedite material and equipment deliveries.
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor shop employee activities and anyone within shop, support use of tools and work alongside employees and others in shop, as necessary.
• Validate materials and quantities provided by subcontractors or suppliers, as ordered by project manager.
• Coordinate shop hold and inspection activities.
• Review construction documents and coordinate and plan fabrication shop construction ahead of work going in place.
• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications and lead team to complete installation.
• Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
• Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Develop fabrication shop work schedules and delegate assignments to crew.
• Oversee work among assigned trade teams to promote coordinated project operations.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
• Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation with approved contract documents.
• Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
• Collaborate closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Review, complete, and submit as required daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets and safety paperwork.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds, 50% of the time monthly for required tasks.
• Use of respirator if position requires.
• Exposure to noise above 85 decibels and intense odors
• Potential or periodic amounts of time for the following:
• Sit, stoop, crawl, stand, and kneel.
• If driving is required, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurability will be required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience required and minimum of 1 year of foreman, team lead, or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• The ideal candidate will be very knowledgeable on “Process Piping” and fabrication. Must be proficient with Orbital Welding.
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced with fab shop set-up to optimize work flow and optimize production.
• Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams.
• Must have experience with reading and analyzing production metrics and able to implement corrective action if required.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management.
• Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations
• Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback.
• Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Holidays: 6 paid holidays.
• Health Benefits: All employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement: The Company provides a 100% match of the first 4% of employees’ contribution each year, to the plan. Eligibility is immediately following 90 days of employment.

We are “Leading the Change” in the Energy Services Industry. Our growth and successes have not changed who we are. We live our core values every day.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.