Fabrication Shop Project Manager

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

We are seeking a Fab Shop Project Manager to play a key role within a fabrication shop environment that manufactures and assembles equipment in accordance with Ovivo designs, customer requirements, ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, and ESG objectives. This role partners closely with fabrication, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

What You Will Do

• Review and prepare project data including fabrication schedules, procurement plans, and shop labor loading plans.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet scheduled task deadlines, maintain fabrication schedules, and support equipment inspections.
• Assist in optimizing fab shop floor 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 or improve drawings and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Evaluate and propose 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 Non‑Conformance Reports (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.

Position Details

• Onsite in Chandler. AZ
• Travel required up to 20% to vendors, suppliers, and client facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university, plus a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven record of solving problems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions requiring the use of a variety of variables in non‑standard situations.
• Ability to interpret design drawings and project specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and pricing analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint; ERP/CRM experience is a plus.
• Ability to interpret customer RFQs and tender documents.

Careers Advancing Ovivo by Ecolab's Water Technology Solutions

Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions - critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

$90,000-$130,000 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click herefor additional benefits information.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affiantive Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.