Fabrication Site Manager

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Fabrication Manager with 15-20 years of relevant experience to join our industry leading Global Projects team. This role is responsible for leading complex Site Fabrication activities across large‐scale individual projects or project portfolios, ensuring technical excellence, commercial alignment, and risk‐informed decision‐making.

The role will start in the Houston Campus office supporting a portfolio of projects and global fabrication program initiatives and will eventually be based in one of multiple fabrication yards across China, South East Asia or India leading fabrication site teams.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices are consistently demonstrated by project team members, consultants, and contractor personnel

During FEED:

Develop execution strategies and philosophies align stakeholders on the build methodology and need dates of key deliverables

Co-lead constructability reviews and ensure implementation of agreed items

Support project risk identification and development of mitigation strategies

During Tender:

Develop the construction scope of work, including all execution strategies and philosophies established during FEED

Lead the technical evaluation of tenders as they relate to fabrication execution, site management, logistics, and contractor capabilities

Support contractor selection and contract development activities

Evaluate construction schedules, staffing plans, execution approaches, and site infrastructure requirements

During Execution:

Refine execution strategies and philosophies, align stakeholders on the build methodology and need dates of key deliverables. Co-lead constructability reviews and ensure implementation of agreed items

Build and lead a qualified team with the experience and competencies required to successfully execute all aspects of the fabrication scope

Accountable for the successful execution and delivery of all fabrication yard activities, including shop design, fabrication, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and loadout

Develop and implement construction execution strategies and philosophies while promoting knowledge sharing and consistency across the construction organization

Communicate project priorities, objectives, and execution strategies to the site construction team

Monitor and oversee fabrication and construction execution through completion of loadout activities

Where applicable, lead interface & coordination with Site Construction and Logistics Teams to align on module delivery expectations

Serve as the primary interface between the Site Team and the Project Manager

Lead updated constructability reviews and ensure identified opportunities are evaluated and incorporated into execution plans

Ensure engineering, procurement, and construction deliverables align with fabrication schedules and required need dates

Ensure Construction Fundamentals are effectively applied throughout the project and periodically assess their effectiveness

Technical Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, and/or 15-20 years of project management and project execution experience

Minimum 10-15 years of progressive construction and fabrication yard experience. Strong understanding of modular fabrication build methodologies and execution strategies

Strong understanding of fabrication execution methodologies, site management practices, field productivity, and project delivery strategies

Proven site team leadership in foreign locations and collaborative working relationships with EPC and Fabrication contractors

Strong understanding of project controls, construction planning, contract administration, risk management, claims mitigation, and governance processes

Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and project handover activities

Behavioral Skills:

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex business challenges

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to innovate / operate in a highly dynamic project environment

Strong collaboration, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities

High attention to detail and commitment to execution excellence

Geographically mobile; willing to travel globally to follow projects when needed

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience:

Demonstrated experience managing fabrication yard activities, including fabrication, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and loadout

Proven leadership experience directing multidisciplinary teams and managing contractor performance on complex projects

Strong understanding of construction planning, project execution, risk management, and project controls

Experience working on international projects and in multicultural environments

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to safely deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with project objectives

Key Leadership Expectations

Lead by example in safety, integrity, and organizational values

Foster a high-performance culture focused on execution excellence

Develop and mentor site personnel while promoting collaboration across project functions

Build strong working relationships with project stakeholders, contractors, and leadership teams to achieve successful project outcomes

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