Module Fabrication Yard Project Manager

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

Module Fabrication Yard Project Manager – Tarpon Specialty Services

Primary Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• 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

Client Management

• 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

Safety Leadership

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the fabrication yard
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and customer-specific requirements
• Participate in safety observations, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Schedule Management

• Develop and maintain integrated fabrication schedules
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, coatings, mechanical completion, testing, and loadout activities
• Identify schedule risks early and implement recovery plans when necessary
• Monitor critical path activities and production milestones

Cost & Commercial Management

• Manage project budgets and financial performance
• Review labor productivity, equipment utilization, subcontract costs, and material expenditures
• Forecast monthly revenue, cost-to-complete, and project margin
• Ensure accurate billing milestones and support timely invoicing

Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate engineering deliverables with internal and external engineering teams
• Ensure drawings, fabrication packages, and revisions are issued in support of production schedules
• Resolve technical issues affecting fabrication

Procurement & Materials

• Coordinate material procurement and delivery with purchasing
• Monitor critical equipment and long-lead material status
• Work with warehouse and material management teams to ensure efficient material flow

Fabrication Management

• Coordinate fabrication activities across structural steel, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, coatings, insulation, and testing
• Monitor productivity and resource loading
• Resolve production constraints that impact schedule or cost

Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Support inspections, audits, and client witness activities
• Drive timely resolution of NCRs and punch list items

Logistics & Module Delivery

• Coordinate heavy haul, loadout, marine transportation, and site delivery requirements
• Ensure modules are prepared for shipment in accordance with transportation plans
• Coordinate preservation and shipping documentation

Risk Management

• Identify commercial, technical, operational, and schedule risks
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Maintain project risk registers

Team Development

• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Foster collaboration between construction, engineering, procurement, and support departments
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Required 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

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following industries:

• LNG
• Petrochemical
• Refining
• Power Generation
• Carbon Capture
• Data Centers
• Offshore Facilities
• Industrial Manufacturing

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Schedule development and recovery planning
• Contract interpretation
• Change management
• Risk management
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict resolution
• Decision making under pressure

Software Proficiency

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Project
• Primavera P6 (preferred)
• Procore (preferred)
• ERP/Project Cost Management Systems
• Bluebeam

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety Performance
• Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
• Budget Performance
• Gross Margin Achievement
• Client Satisfaction
• Change Order Capture
• Labor Productivity
• Quality Metrics
• Rework Reduction
• On-Time Module Delivery

Physical Requirements

• Ability to routinely work in an active industrial fabrication environment
• Ability to walk fabrication yards, climb stairs and module structures, and conduct field inspections
• Ability to work extended hours as project demands require

Leadership Expectations

The Module Fabrication Yard Project Manager is expected to lead by example by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to safety and quality. Successful candidates will proactively solve problems, communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders, and drive project teams toward successful execution while supporting the company's long-term growth and reputation for excellence.