Hybrid Lead PM: Modular & Pipe Fabrication for Data Centers

Kelso Industries; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Kelso Industries in Dallas, TX, is seeking an experienced Project Manager for modular fabrication and pipe spooling projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications, and ensure quality and safety across complex fabrication workstreams.

The role requires deep knowledge of prefabrication methods, piping systems, and DFMA, with a focus on data center and life sciences markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in industrial pipe fabrication, modular construction, or mechanical construction project management.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with overlapping schedules and competing priorities.
• Strong working knowledge of piping systems, welding processes, modular assembly, and prefabrication methods.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent) and ERP-based production tracking tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and fabrication specifications.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality compliance standards relevant to industrial fabrication environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for modular skid assemblies, prefabricated pipe spools, and structural steel scopes serving data center and life sciences clients.
• Manage consulting engineers from owner-provided performance spec criteria to detailed design with a DFMA approach.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure on-time, on-budget, and on-spec delivery.
• Manage multi-discipline buy-out to ensure critical path for fabrication of modular skids.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and QA/QC teams to sequence and optimize fabrication workflows.
• Proactively identify schedule risks, change order impacts, and resource constraints; develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage RFI/submittal logs, drawing revision control, and material tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear, data-driven updates to leadership, clients, and general contractors.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Client relationship management

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera P6

ERP-based production tracking tools

Job description

Kelso Industries in Dallas, TX, is seeking an experienced Project Manager for modular fabrication and pipe spooling projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications, and ensure quality and safety across complex fabrication workstreams.

The role requires deep knowledge of prefabrication methods, piping systems, and DFMA, with a focus on data center and life sciences markets.