Fabrication Project Manager in Everett, Washington at University Mechanical Contractors, Inc

Starting Salary Range: $88,000 - $138,000; depending on experience

Location: Everett, WA

Classification: Exempt

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available

Position Overview:

As a Fabrication Project Manager, you will lead high-performing teams in design, engineering, project management, and business services. You will oversee the successful execution of fabrication projects by managing the project's: personnel, financials, risks/opportunities, and schedules, through effective relationship building, communication, negotiation, scheduling, tracking, document control, and forecasting. You will mentor Project Engineers, and develop strong, positive relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own project scoping and execution while meeting or exceeding individual job profitability goals
• Understand mechanical systems costing and value analysis
• Communicate with internal and external teams to complete designs and clear scope within budget
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships
• Estimate and negotiate change orders
• Track, forecast, and report labor hours and material costs
• Maintain working knowledge of project contracts and specifications
• Ensure compliance with UMC Standards and contractual requirements
• Plan, organize, and schedule project work with fabrication superintendent supervision
• Prepare fabrication shop work packages
• Ensure full compliance with UMC Safety Program
• Communicate proactively and professionally with team members
• Manage daily workflow and delegate tasks effectively.
• Onboard, train, and provide ongoing coaching to team members.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and create career development plans for direct reports
• Uphold UMC Core Values and maintain regular attendance and promptness
• Collaborate with field Project team and Manufacturing supervision to develop project specific schedule as it pertains to the creation and execution of Manufacturing specific deliverables.
• Assist in creation and management of project-specific Material Matrix
• Creation and release of fabrication packages to fabricators.
• Review contract drawings, detail drawings and specifications.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Accurate estimation of mechanical work
• Ability to lead and foster positive working environment
• Ability to understand and communicate mechanical concepts
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail – errors & mistakes can result in significant financial losses
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong work ethic – results driven
• Ability to multi-task responsibilities
• Advanced computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud (or similar e.g. ProCore), Viewpoint Vista

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervise and coach Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience as a mechanical project manager
• Degree in Construction Management or Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering desired
• Experience managing PMs and PEs
• Basic HVAC and plumbing engineering knowledge

Required Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record