Modular Fabrication Yard Project Lead

Tarpon Specialty Services; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarpon Specialty Services is seeking an experienced Module Fabrication Yard Project Manager to lead large modular fabrication programs. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk while coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, coatings, and loadout activities.

The role emphasizes client relations, schedule integrity, and adherence to safety policies. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in industrial construction or EPC projects, with strong knowledge of fabrication disciplines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent industrial construction experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of industrial construction, fabrication, or EPC project management experience.
• Experience managing large modular fabrication or heavy industrial projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, pipe fabrication and installation, mechanical equipment installation, electrical and instrumentation systems, industrial coatings, heavy haul and module transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for assigned modular fabrication projects from handoff through project closeout.
• Develop and execute project execution plans aligned with contract requirements and company objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and establish clear priorities and accountability.
• Maintain ownership of project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Serve as the primary client interface throughout project execution.
• Lead regular progress meetings and provide accurate reporting on project status.
• Build long-term client relationships through responsive communication and successful project delivery.
• Negotiate scope changes and manage change orders.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the fabrication yard.
• Develop and maintain integrated fabrication schedules; coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, coatings, mechanical completion, testing, and loadout.
• Identify schedule risks early and implement recovery plans; monitor critical path activities.
• Manage project budgets and financial performance; forecast revenue, cost-to-complete, and project margin.
• Coordinate procurement, materials, and logistics; ensure shipments align with transportation plans.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables and resolve technical issues affecting fabrication.
• Coordinate fabrication activities across multiple disciplines and monitor productivity.
• Drive timely resolution of NCRs and punch list items; ensure quality and compliance with specs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Contract interpretation

Change management

Risk management

Negotiation

Decision making under pressure

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Equivalent industrial construction experience

Tools

Primavera P6 (preferred)

Microsoft Project

Procore (preferred)

ERP/Project Cost Management Systems

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tarpon Specialty Services is seeking an experienced Module Fabrication Yard Project Manager to lead large modular fabrication programs. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk while coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, coatings, and loadout activities.

The role emphasizes client relations, schedule integrity, and adherence to safety policies. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in industrial construction or EPC projects, with strong knowledge of fabrication disciplines