Module Fabrication Yard Project Manager

Tarpon Specialty Services•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Module Fabrication Yard Project Manager is responsible for overseeing assigned modular fabrication projects from initiation to completion. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, ensuring safety compliance, and controlling project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk. The position requires coordination across various departments including engineering, procurement, fabrication, coatings, testing, and logistics to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
Equivalent industrial construction experience will be considered
8+ years of industrial construction, fabrication, or EPC project management experience
Experience managing large modular fabrication or heavy industrial projects preferred
Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication
Strong understanding of pipe fabrication and installation
Strong understanding of mechanical equipment installation
Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems
Strong understanding of industrial coatings
Strong understanding of heavy haul and module transportation
Strong leadership and organizational abilities
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
Financial and commercial acumen
Schedule development and recovery planning
Contract interpretation
Change management
Risk management
Negotiation skills
Conflict resolution
Decision making under pressure
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in Microsoft Project
Proficiency in ERP/Project Cost Management Systems
Proficiency in Bluebeam
Ability to routinely work in an active industrial fabrication environment
Ability to walk fabrication yards, climb stairs and module structures, and conduct field inspections
Ability to work extended hours as project demands require

Nice To Haves

Primavera P6 (preferred)
Procore (preferred)
Experience with one or more of the following industries: LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, Power Generation, Carbon Capture, Data Centers, Offshore Facilities, Industrial Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Assume full responsibility for assigned modular fabrication projects from handoff through project closeout.
Develop and execute project execution plans aligned with contract requirements and company objectives.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and establish clear priorities and accountability.
Maintain ownership of project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
Serve as the primary client interface throughout project execution.
Lead regular progress meetings and provide accurate reporting on project status.
Build long-term client relationships through responsive communication and successful project delivery.
Negotiate scope changes and manage change orders.
Promote a strong safety culture throughout the fabrication yard.
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and customer-specific requirements.
Participate in safety observations, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain integrated fabrication schedules.
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, coatings, mechanical completion, testing, and loadout activities.
Identify schedule risks early and implement recovery plans when necessary.
Monitor critical path activities and production milestones.
Manage project budgets and financial performance.
Review labor productivity, equipment utilization, subcontract costs, and material expenditures.
Forecast monthly revenue, cost-to-complete, and project margin.
Ensure accurate billing milestones and support timely invoicing.
Coordinate engineering deliverables with internal and external engineering teams.
Ensure drawings, fabrication packages, and revisions are issued in support of production schedules.
Resolve technical issues affecting fabrication.
Coordinate material procurement and delivery with purchasing.
Monitor critical equipment and long-lead material status.
Work with warehouse and material management teams to ensure efficient material flow.
Coordinate fabrication activities across structural steel, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, coatings, insulation, and testing.
Monitor productivity and resource loading.
Resolve production constraints that impact schedule or cost.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
Support inspections, audits, and client witness activities.
Drive timely resolution of NCRs and punch list items.
Coordinate heavy haul, loadout, marine transportation, and site delivery requirements.
Ensure modules are prepared for shipment in accordance with transportation plans.
Coordinate preservation and shipping documentation.
Identify commercial, technical, operational, and schedule risks.
Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Maintain project risk registers.
Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
Foster collaboration between construction, engineering, procurement, and support departments.
Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.