Industrial Fabrication Project Manager (ESOP)

Piping & Equipment Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 98,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Company-paid employee medical premiums

PTO and paid holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

P&E Constructors in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee industrial fabrication projects from award through closeout. You will liaise with clients, engineering teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality requirements.

The role covers planning, scheduling, procurement, financial tracking, risk management, and customer communications while supporting operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of project management experience in fabrication, manufacturing, industrial construction, structural steel, pipe fabrication, pressure vessels, process equipment, or related industries.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and customer relationships.
• Understanding of fabrication shop operations and manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, welding operations, production planning, and material management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Understanding of project financial management, cost control, and change management processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and fabrication tracking software.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar platforms.
• PMP certification or progress toward certification preferred.
• Experience with structural steel, pressure vessels, process piping, skidded systems, or industrial equipment fabrication preferred.
• Knowledge of AWS, ASME, API, AISC, or other applicable fabrication and welding standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project execution plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), fabrication schedules, and project reporting metrics.
• Review project specifications, engineering drawings, customer requirements, and quality standards to define project scope and execution strategy.
• Coordinate project handoff from estimating and sales teams through fabrication and delivery.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish communication plans with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules, fabrication milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions when schedule, budget, or quality objectives are impacted.
• Manage project closeout activities, including final documentation, customer acceptance, and lessons learned.
• Review project estimates and proposals to understand scope, budgets, labor requirements, material costs, and project risks.
• Support contract review activities and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Establish and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking systems.
• Monitor project financial performance, including labor costs, material expenditures, subcontractor costs, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
• Process and manage change orders in accordance with customer contracts and company procedures.
• Prepare regular project status reports for customers and company leadership.
• Coordinate procurement activities to support fabrication schedules and project requirements.
• Monitor material deliveries and supplier performance to prevent project delays.
• Collaborate with purchasing, inventory, and warehouse personnel to ensure material availability.
• Support subcontractor selection, scope development, and performance monitoring.
• Assist in resolving material shortages, delivery issues, and supply chain challenges.
• Coordinate fabrication activities with shop supervisors, production personnel, and department managers.
• Monitor fabrication progress and production schedules to ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Track labor productivity, fabrication status, and project performance metrics.
• Ensure fabrication work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate production priorities and communicate schedule updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support resolution of manufacturing and production issues impacting project execution.
• Ensure compliance with company quality programs and customer specifications.
• Coordinate project quality documentation, inspections, testing requirements, and customer submittals.
• Support development and submission of welding procedure specifications (WPS), inspection reports, and quality records as required.
• Promote adherence to company safety policies and fabrication shop safety requirements.
• Participate in quality reviews, audits, and corrective action activities.
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout project execution.
• Conduct regular project review meetings with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide timely communication regarding project status, schedule updates, and project challenges

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client communication

Risk management

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Excel

Job description

P&E Constructors in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee industrial fabrication projects from award through closeout. You will liaise with clients, engineering teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality requirements.

The role covers planning, scheduling, procurement, financial tracking, risk management, and customer communications while supporting operational excellence and client satisfaction.