Senior Project Manager / Operations Manager – Welding & Utility Construction

Skilled Trades Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Trades Partners is seeking a hands-on Senior Project Manager / Operations Manager for a well‑established welding, fabrication, and field-service contractor in the Greater Boston area. This role blends shop leadership with field execution, focusing on project financials, scheduling, and closeout.

The ideal candidate has senior-level construction experience across welding, structural steel, fabrication, and industrial projects, with the ability to oversee both field and shop operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field crews and shop production in welding/fabrication environments.
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, and closeout.
• Experience with utility infrastructure projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from planning and fabrication through field installation and closeout.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, labor, materials, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate shop fabrication and field operations.
• Lead welders, fabricators, foremen, and field crews.
• Work closely with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project progress and address scheduling, production, and field challenges.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and customer expectations.
• Support estimating, change orders, billing, and project documentation.
• Help drive overall operational efficiency and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Field management

Project management

Budget oversight

Safety compliance

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

AutoCAD

Estimating software

Job description

Greater Boston Area | Direct Hire | Full-Time

Skilled Trades Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Operations Manager for a well-established welding, fabrication, and field-service contractor in the Greater Boston area.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands construction from the shop and field level through project management, financial oversight, and project closeout. We are looking for a seasoned construction professional — not an office-only Project Manager.

The ideal candidate will have experience within welding, structural steel, fabrication, industrial construction, and/or utility infrastructure, with the ability to oversee both field and shop operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from planning and fabrication through field installation and closeout
• Manage project schedules, budgets, labor, materials, and overall financial performance
• Coordinate shop fabrication and field operations
• Lead welders, fabricators, foremen, and field crews
• Work closely with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Monitor project progress and proactively address scheduling, production, and field challenges
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and customer expectations
• Support estimating, change orders, billing, and project documentation
• Help drive overall operational efficiency and accountability

Ideal Background

• Strong experience in welding, fabrication, structural steel, or miscellaneous metals
• Utility infrastructure experience is highly preferred
• Experience with electric and/or gas utility projects, underground utilities, or utility vaults is a major plus
• Industrial construction and field installation/service experience
• Experience overseeing shop fabrication and production
• Proven ability to manage field crews, foremen, welders, and fabricators
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, and closeout

Candidates who began their careers in the field, shop, or as a Foreman/Superintendent and progressed into Project Management or Operations leadership are especially encouraged to apply.

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience and depth of industry knowledge.

This is a direct-hire opportunity with an established contractor looking for an experienced leader who can make an immediate impact.