Fabrication Manager

Atlantic Constructors • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Fabrication Manager to manage and develop companywide structural steel fabrication coatings and design for a large commercial and industrial contractor. The work encompasses engineering and design for structural steel, blasting, painting, manufacturing, and modular assembly. The role is responsible for optimizing structural-element design and shop throughput, improving efficiency, procuring materials, developing the team, and delivering projects within schedule and budget. It also supports estimating and preconstruction.

The position works in a professional office and shop environment, with occasional construction-site visits. Site visits may involve varying temperatures and weather, moderate to high noise, and exposure to fumes or airborne particles such as dust. The role routinely uses standard office equipment and may involve extended periods sitting at a computer, standing or walking while troubleshooting CNC automated equipment software, and occasional use of small hand tools. Infrequent travel may be required, typically not overnight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 10+ years of relevant experience in structural design and manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of building construction processes and the building components involved at each construction stage.
• Advanced understanding of trade detailing, design workflows, and practices.
• Experience managing problem-focused solution implementation from pilot through companywide adoption as applied to construction technologies.
• Ability and willingness to learn and grow in a team environment.
• Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate attention to detail, and solve problems.
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to complete additional background checks, such as DMV or criminal-history checks.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be available to work assigned schedules.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Tekla, Pronest, Solidworks, Cadworx, Plant 3D, or comparable software.
• Prior military experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a similar field with an emphasis on technology.

Responsibilities

• Optimize structural-element design to maximize shop throughput.
• Improve shop efficiency.
• Manage material procurement.
• Effectively manage and grow the team.
• Provide training and development.
• Manage scheduling.
• Meet project delivery requirements.
• Meet project budgets.
• Support estimating and preconstruction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance employee-only coverage at $0 cost.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Competitive benefits; additional information is available on the company website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager