Senior Fabrication Manager

ACADIAN CONTRACTORS INC•Cocoa, FL

About The Position

Acadian Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Senior Fabrication Manager to oversee fabrication operations supporting aerospace construction, manufacturing, and specialized project requirements. The role manages production activities, fabrication personnel, schedules, quality standards, and shop operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering specifications and customer requirements. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in metal fabrication, welding, structural steel, production management, and workforce leadership, and will coordinate complex fabrication operations while maintaining quality, productivity, and cost control. The position is based in Cocoa, Florida, and reports to the Director of East Coast Operations. It is a full-time role. Acadian Contractors, Inc. states that it maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for protected veterans in all phases of employment. Employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years' experience managing fabrication operations in an industrial, aerospace, structural steel, manufacturing, or heavy construction environment.
Demonstrated experience leading fabrication teams, supervisors, and skilled craft personnel.
Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes, including fitting, welding, cutting, assembly, and structural fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, bills of materials, and fabrication specifications.
Experience managing production schedules, labor utilization, material requirements, project deadlines, and operational costs.
Working knowledge of quality control processes, welding documentation, inspection procedures, and applicable industry standards.
Familiarity with AWS, ASME, or other relevant industry codes and standards applicable to the fabrication scope.
Experience maintaining quality documentation, material traceability, and compliance with customer-specific requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Commitment and accountability for HSE results, including supporting team members and improving HSE processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, industrial technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered.
Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing and other specialized fabrication operations.
Familiarity with aerospace customer requirements, precision fabrication, and stringent quality standards.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily fabrication operations to meet project specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
Manage fabrication workflows, production priorities, labor allocation, resource planning, and equipment utilization across multiple projects.
Review engineering drawings, blueprints, shop drawings, bills of materials, and fabrication specifications to ensure accurate execution.
Coordinate cutting, fitting, welding, assembly, machining, and other required fabrication processes.
Lead, supervise, and develop fabrication supervisors, foremen, welders, fitters, fabricators, and other production personnel.
Set production goals, monitor employee performance, and maintain accountability for productivity, workmanship, and schedule adherence.
Develop staffing plans and allocate resources according to project demands, schedules, and workload.
Provide technical guidance and resolve fabrication challenges, production bottlenecks, and workflow issues.
Ensure fabrication complies with approved drawings, industry codes, welding procedures, inspection requirements, and customer specifications.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel to maintain quality standards, inspection records, and material traceability.
Monitor workmanship and dimensional accuracy, investigate quality issues, and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and rework.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, applicable OSHA requirements, and fabrication safety procedures.
Coordinate with Project Management, Procurement, Quality Control, and field operations to align fabrication with project requirements.
Monitor labor hours, material usage, production costs, and schedule performance to support profitability and operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities to improve production processes, reduce waste, optimize resources, and increase fabrication productivity.
Communicate production status, staffing needs, schedule risks, and operational concerns to senior management.
Support estimating, project planning, bid reviews, and fabrication strategy development as needed.
Maintain organized fabrication operations and coordinate personnel, materials, tools, and equipment to support production goals.
Develop and manage fabrication budgets and financial forecasts, monitor actual expenditures against projected costs, and implement cost controls.
Perform additional duties as reasonably requested by the Director of East Coast Operations.
Embrace, lead, and demonstrate Acadian F.I.R.S.T. Vision and Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
Implement proactive safety processes, including JSA, Time Out, and TEAM BBS Observations, to work toward an incident-free workplace and advance the safety culture.
Follow Health, Safety & Environmental Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
Be accountable for HSE results and support team members through coaching and mentoring.
Accept coaching and take ownership of improving HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.