Project Manager

JVT Advisors; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JVT Advisors in Woburn, MA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fabrication and installation projects from kickoff to completion. You will serve as the primary liaison among the office, shop, field crews, and customers, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in welding, structural steel, or fabrication, can read blueprints and shop drawings, inspect workmanship, and coordinate personnel, materials, and subcontractors across all

Qualifications

• 5+ years PM experience in welding/steel fabrication.
• Able to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Coordinate multiple trades and crews.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and PM software.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fabrication and installation projects from planning through final completion.
• Review drawings, blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications to ensure requirements are understood.
• Coordinate daily activities between fabrication shop, field crews, vendors, and customers.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and milestones to keep projects on track.
• Inspect shop and field work for quality, workmanship and compliance with specs.
• Lead project meetings with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, and subcontractor activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, change orders, RFIs, schedules, and progress reports.
• Promote a safe work environment following OSHA standards.
• Work with leadership to prioritize workloads and maximize productivity.
• Support estimating, planning, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Communication

MS Office

PM software

ERP systems

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Procore

STRUMIS

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Full-time PM role in Woburn, MA. Project Manager with a strong background in structural steel, welding, or metal fabrication to oversee projects from kickoff through completion. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact between the office, shop, field crews, and customers, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who understands fabrication and welding processes, can interpret blueprints and shop drawings, inspect work for quality and accuracy, and effectively coordinate personnel, materials, and subcontractors throughout each phase of a project.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fabrication and installation projects from planning through final completion.
• Review construction drawings, blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications to ensure project requirements are clearly understood.
• Coordinate daily activities between the fabrication shop, field installation crews, vendors, and customers.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and milestones to ensure projects remain on track.
• Conduct routine inspections of shop and field work to verify quality, workmanship, and compliance with project specifications.
• Identify and resolve fabrication, installation, and scheduling issues before they impact project timelines.
• Lead project meetings with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, and subcontractor activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, change orders, RFIs, schedules, and progress reports.
• Promote a safe work environment while ensuring OSHA and company safety standards are followed.
• Work closely with company leadership to prioritize workloads and maximize productivity.
• Support estimating, planning, and project closeout activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within a welding, structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or fabrication environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding, fabrication processes, and commercial construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and construction specifications.
• Experience leading project teams, coordinating multiple trades, and managing project schedules.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable inspecting fabrication and installation work to ensure quality and adherence to project requirements.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and project management software.
• Experience working with ERP, project tracking, or fabrication software is a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and construction site safety practices.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to local job sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or custom fabrication company.
• Experience coordinating shop production with field installation activities.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, STRUMIS, or similar construction/fabrication software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.