Fabrication Shop Project Lead - Onsite, 20% Travel

Ecolab; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovivo by Ecolab's Water Technology Solutions seeks a Fab Shop Project Manager to lead fabrication projects in Chandler, AZ, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will coordinate with fabrication, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams, review drawings and BOMs, optimize layouts, source materials, and report progress to upper management. Requires a bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years of related experience, and up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Strategic thinking and execution capability.
• Operational and financial acumen with a customer-centric mindset.
• Experience supporting change management initiatives.
• Strong communication and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Experience with cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and pricing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare project data including fabrication schedules and procurement plans.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet deadlines and support inspections.
• Assist in optimizing fab shop layouts and material handling processes to improve efficiency and safety.
• Source materials and coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to correct drawings and BOMs.
• Evaluate improvements to manufacturing and assembly processes, including environmentally friendly methods, for management approval.
• Review drawings and models with the fab shop team to ensure manufacturability, fit, and function.
• Provide technical support and solutions related to manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Track and report allocated fabrication hours against project budgets.
• Partner with QA/QC to address equipment that does not meet quality standards and prepare NCRs.
• Communicate fabrication schedules and proactively elevate issues or potential risks.
• Schedule and lead fab shop meetings focused on schedules, design changes, and resource needs.
• Advise upper management on fabrication status while adhering to safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

ERP

CRM

Job description

Ovivo by Ecolab's Water Technology Solutions seeks a Fab Shop Project Manager to lead fabrication projects in Chandler, AZ, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will coordinate with fabrication, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams, review drawings and BOMs, optimize layouts, source materials, and report progress to upper management. Requires a bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years of related experience, and up to 20% travel.