Metal Fabrication Project Delivery Lead

Job Description

Job Description About the Opportunity

Direct Hire / Full-Time role leading complex builds in a fast-paced metal fabrication and machining environment. You will orchestrate project scope, schedule, budget, and communication so every component ships on-time, within cost, and to exact customer specifications.

A Day in the Life

• Translate customer requirements into clear project plans, timelines, and resource loads.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality to maintain flow from kickoff through final inspection.
• Act as the primary client interface—share milestones, manage changes, and provide proactive status updates.
• Own project financials: build budgets, track actuals, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Verify fabricated parts meet drawings, standards, and customer acceptance criteria.
• Partner with QA/QC to resolve nonconformances and prevent recurrence.
• Identify schedule, cost, and technical risks; implement mitigation plans early.
• Guide and mentor project team members while enabling cross-functional collaboration.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in metal fabrication with 2+ years leading projects.
• Hands-on knowledge of welding, cutting, forming, and assembly processes.
• Fluency in reading CAD models and fabrication blueprints.
• Experience with ERP platforms and project management software.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles; PMP is a plus.

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Salary: Up to $100K, based on experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Group Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 40 Hours Sick Time
• 401(k) Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Tool Purchase Discounts
• Bereavement Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Vacation:
• 40 hours (Year 1)
• 80 hours (Years 2–5)
• Additional accrual up to 160 hours
• Company-provided uniforms (5 sets)