Project Manager - Pipe Fabrication

US Fusion; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for pipe fabrication at the Hammond facility.

The role oversees projects from RFQ review and estimating through fabrication and client delivery, serving as the primary liaison between client and shop to ensure accurate estimates and on-time, quality completion. The candidate will lead the fabrication team, plan activities, manage schedules and costs, and ensure adherence to drawings, specifications, and safety standards while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering or related field.
• +5 years in pipe fabrication, industrial construction, mechanical fabrication, or related field.
• Previous project management, estimating, or fabrication supervision experience.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project/estimating software.
• Ability to work effectively with both shop personnel and clients.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs and project requirements to develop estimates.
• Prepare accurate project estimates including material, labor, fabrication, and other costs.
• Coordinate with management and operations to develop competitive pricing and schedules.
• Lead and oversee the pipe fabrication team at the Hammond facility.
• Plan and coordinate fabrication activities, manpower, materials, and production schedules.
• Serve as the primary client contact following project award and throughout fabrication.
• Communicate project status, schedules, changes, and potential issues to clients and stakeholders.
• Review project requirements to ensure fabrication meets drawings, specs, and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve fabrication, scheduling, material, and scope issues promptly.
• Coordinate with purchasing, engineering, quality, and field personnel to maintain schedules.
• Monitor progress, costs, and schedules from award through completion.
• Support change-order evaluation and pricing when project scope changes.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive shop environment.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Fabrication supervision

Reading drawings

Communication

MS Office

Team leadership

Client coordination

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Job description

Project Manager - Pipe Fabrication (Req #: 6602)

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Position Description

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for managing pipe fabrication projects from initial RFQ review and estimating through project award, fabrication, and client delivery. This role serves as the primary connection between the client and the shop, ensuring projects are accurately estimated, efficiently executed, and completed to customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Review and evaluate incoming Requests for Quotation (RFQs), drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Prepare accurate project estimates, including material, labor, fabrication, and other applicable costs.
• Coordinate with management and operations to develop competitive and realistic project pricing and schedules.
• Lead and oversee the pipe fabrication team at the Hammond facility, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.
• Plan and coordinate fabrication activities, manpower, materials, and production schedules.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients following project award and throughout the fabrication process.
• Communicate project status, schedules, changes, and potential issues to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Review project requirements and ensure fabrication work meets approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Identify and resolve fabrication, scheduling, material, and scope issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with purchasing, engineering, quality, and field personnel as needed to maintain project schedules.
• Monitor project progress, costs, and schedules from award through completion.
• Support change-order evaluation and pricing when project scope changes.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive shop environment.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• +5 years of experience in pipe fabrication, industrial construction, mechanical fabrication, or a related field.
• Previous project management, estimating, or fabrication supervision experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Strong understanding of pipe fabrication processes, materials, labor requirements, and production methods.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project/estimating software.
• Ability to work effectively with both shop personnel and clients.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.