Field Fabrication Services Manager

About the role

Orbital is seeking a Field Fabrication Services Manager to lead the development and execution of a field fabrication services offering within our Heavy Industrial Services division.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and growth of Orbital’s field fabrication services offering, initially centered on structural steel repair, modification, small capital installation support, and field-driven fabrication scopes.
• Build the operational framework for the service line, including execution procedures, resource planning, subcontractor strategy, field quality expectations, safety requirements, and performance metrics.
• Work closely with the engineering and asset integrity teams to understand field findings and engineered repair concepts into construction estimates and execution.
• Support development of field fabrication work packages, including scope narratives, labor assumptions, sequencing plans, constructability input, material needs, and installation approach.
• Lead and manage field execution of structural steel scopes including repairs, reinforcements, equipment support steel, platform and access modifications, framing changes, and other miscellaneous steel packages in heavy industrial facilities.
• Schedule, organize, direct, and review field resources and activities.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for fabrication crews, field supervisors, and subcontractors performing steel fabrication and installation activities.
• Establish and execute operational plans for the group with respect to routine, tools, processes, staffing, and resource deployment to support consistent execution and long-term growth.
• Develop estimating and execution strategies for fabrication opportunities, including support for proposals, cost estimates, schedules, assumptions, exclusions, and risk identification.
• Perform field walkdowns and site assessments to evaluate access, interferences, safety concerns, existing conditions, and constructability considerations prior to execution.
• Interface with clients as a technical and execution resource.
• Support business development efforts by helping identify repeatable fabrication opportunities that naturally follow Orbital’s engineering and inspection services, especially where clients need a practical path from findings to installed solutions.
• Develop and implement field fabrication standards, work practices, quality controls, and documentation requirements to support consistent delivery and future scaling of the service line.
• Promote Orbital’s safety culture through active field engagement, planning, and compliance oversight.
• Ensure all operational and project activities are completed in accordance with Orbital’s Quality Management System and project execution practices.
• Identify staffing needs, support recruiting and onboarding, establish expectations, and build the field organization required to expand this service line over time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial construction, field fabrication, steel erection, structural repair, or related heavy industrial field services.
• Demonstrated experience leading field execution teams in active industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and installation, including repairs, retrofits, miscellaneous metals, and field fit-up challenges.
• Experience developing scopes of work, cost estimates, and field execution plans for self-perform or subcontracted construction activities.
• Practical understanding of constructability, sequencing, outage-driven work, and field coordination with engineering and inspection teams.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and quality expectations in industrial field environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required. 20% travel is anticipated.

Benefits

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.