Steel Fabrication Project Manager

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia McNab Full time

About the role

This position is responsible for the overall safe management, performance, and successful end-to-end delivery of steel fabrication construction projects on time and budget, while exceeding client expectations and delivering certainty with the end product.

Key responsibilities:

  • You will be our technical steel expert and provide sound advice, guidance, and mentoring to the team on all aspects of structural steel.
  • End-to-end management of the structural steel process from engagement, drawing development, fabrication (including purlins), testing, and shipping.
  • Ensure the implementation and monitoring of the McNab Quality Management System and Quality Management Plan throughout the project, including Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), load calculations to meet design intent and Australian safety standards.
  • Review structural designs to ensure completeness and engage with the structural engineer on all technical matters.
  • Ensure understanding of Universal Beam (UB), Universal Column (UC), Built-up Plate steel construction, and Australian standards (e.g., AS 1554).
  • Oversee proper testing of major weld points during fabrication and ensure the appropriate welding type is used (Full-Strength Butt Weld (FSBW) or Fillet Weld).
  • Possess knowledge of third-party testing requirements (Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Test (MT), plate testing) and various steel grade members.
  • Understanding of blasting and paint requirements (i.e., Class 1 and 2 Painting).
  • Document all necessary certificates and warranties.
  • Collaborate with the project team and provide input to all project planning and program outcomes.
  • Support design managers by providing feedback and ensuring design timelines and milestones are met.
  • Ensure designs are fit for purpose, fully coordinated, and meet all contractual obligations.

About you

  • Valid driver's license and current passport, as this role will require travel locally and internationally.
  • Ideal candidate will come from a background in structural steel and have grown into a management role with a solid understanding of relevant codes and regulations.
  • Bachelor of Engineering with at least 5+ years' experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
  • Experience in establishing construction systems, processes, and procedures.
  • Experience in managing construction projects complying with environmental regulatory compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of statutory regulations and Australian Standards.
  • Proficient in management reporting, presentation, and problem-solving with attention to detail.
  • A proactive approach to resolving issues and excellent attention to detail.
  • Intermediate MS Office Skills.
  • Proficient Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Tekla skills.
  • Flexible with hours of work and willing to travel.
  • Construction White Card.

About McNab

McNab is one of the largest Construction, Development, and Property groups in Australia, with a turnover exceeding $1 billion each year.

We genuinely care. We make it easy. We deliver certainty.

This is our promise - to our clients, and everyone we deal with. Delivering on these three things really, really well is what drives us at McNab.

We leverage the entire McNab Group to deliver certainty for our clients at a time of unprecedented uncertainty in the industry.

McNab benefits:

  • Birthday leave.
  • Annual health and fitness subsidy.
  • Parental leave program.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
  • Internal development opportunities through tailored training programs.

This is an outstanding opportunity to build a strong career with a reputable construction company that genuinely cares about the development of all staff.



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