Steel Fabrication Operations Manager

Western Precision Manufacturing LLC; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off after 1 year

Colorado sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Western Precision Manufacturing is seeking a General Manager to oversee the fabrication shop, office operations, and project administration. You will manage a skilled crew, handle AR/AP, and ensure timely invoicing while coordinating with general contractors and erectors.

This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Owner. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years leading teams in structural or metal fabrication, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in structural steel fabrication, metal fabrication, or related construction trade.
• Hands-on experience managing AR, AP, and progress billing or percentage-of-completion invoicing.
• Ability to read structural and shop drawings and understand fabrication processes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of skilled tradespeople.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software (such as QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule shop work to meet project delivery dates, balancing capacity across fitting, welding, cutting, and finishing.
• Oversee material ordering, inventory, and receiving, including mill certs and material traceability.
• Maintain quality standards and QC processes, including weld inspection and dimensional checks against shop drawings.
• Keep equipment maintained and the shop safe, organized, and compliant with OSHA requirements.
• Lead, hire, train, and evaluate shop and office staff.
• Approve timecards and coordinate with HR/payroll on scheduling and policies.
• Build a culture of safety, accountability, and craftsmanship.
• Manage AR, AP, and progress billing; issue invoices and track aging.
• Prepare progress billings and coordinate approvals with contractors.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Reading shop drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or engineering

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Western Precision Manufacturing is seeking a General Manager to oversee the fabrication shop, office operations, and project administration. You will manage a skilled crew, handle AR/AP, and ensure timely invoicing while coordinating with general contractors and erectors.

This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Owner. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years leading teams in structural or metal fabrication, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel.