ASME Project Manager (or Project Manager for ASME Fabrication/Pressure Vessels/Piping/Plate) oversees the end-to-end execution of heavy fabrication, industrial construction, or pressure vessel manufacturing projects that strictly comply with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes and standards.
Key Responsibilities Code Compliance:
Ensure all design, welding, inspection, and manufacturing phases adhere strictly to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes (BPVC) and regulatory frameworks.
Project Delivery:
Coordinate end-to-end execution from initial cost estimating and bidding through shop fabrication, testing, and final client delivery.
Procurement & Resources:
Procure raw materials, specialized equipment, and certified subcontractors required for heavy industrial or pressure boundary fabrication.
Drawing Interpretation:
Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, fabrication details, code requirements, and technical specifications.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field (preferred).
Experience:
5+ years of hands-on experience in heavy industrial construction, metal fabrication, or pressure vessel manufacturing. Code experience managing ASME Fabrication / Pressure Vessels projects is typically required.
Technical Skills:
Strong familiarity with quality control standards, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), non-destructive examination (NDE) methods, and reading blueprint specifications.
Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication, organizational, and cross-functional leadership abilities to manage shop crews, clients, and quality inspectors.
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