Project Manager - Pipe Fabrication (Req #: 6602)

PALA Interstate, LLC; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead pipe fabrication projects from RFQ through client delivery at the Hammond facility.

You will estimate costs, coordinate teams, manage schedules, and maintain quality and safety while communicating with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Join our Hammond team to drive project success, ensure customer satisfaction, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred in engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years experience in pipe fabrication, industrial construction or related field.
• Experience in project management, estimating, or fabrication supervision.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, specs and project documents.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, drawings, specs, and project requirements.
• Prepare accurate project estimates including material and labor costs.
• Develop competitive pricing and realistic schedules with management.
• Lead the pipe fabrication team at the Hammond facility.
• Coordinate fabrication activities, manpower, materials, and schedules.
• Serve as primary client contact after award through fabrication.
• Monitor progress, costs, and schedules from award to completion.
• Support change-order evaluation and pricing.
• Promote safe, organized, productive shop environment.

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Project management

Estimating / cost control

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project estimation software

Job description

Date Posted: 09/11/2026

Location: Hammond, LA

Job Category: Professional Application (Pala)

Salary Interval: Full Time

Pay Range: N/A

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PALA Interstate, LLC

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

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

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
2. +5 years of experience in pipe fabrication, industrial construction, mechanical fabrication, or a related field.
3. Previous project management, estimating, or fabrication supervision experience required.
4. Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, specifications, and project documents.
5. Strong understanding of pipe fabrication processes, materials, labor requirements, and production methods.
6. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced shop environment.
8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project/estimating software.
9. Ability to work effectively with both shop personnel and clients.
10. Strong commitment to safety, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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