Polaris Engineering is a leading provider of diversified engineering and construction solutions. We specialise in high-quality heavy fabrication and surface treatment services, including structural steel, platework, pipework, and rotatable maintenance services. Serving major companies across the industrial, mining, resources, and construction sectors, we pride ourselves on safety, integrity, and operational excellence.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive Fabrication Project Manager to join our team based at our Henderson premises. This is a local, full-time position ideal for a hands-on professional with strong workshop experience and relevant fabrication qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Client Focal Point: Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communication.

Project Leadership: Lead the team to deliver successful projects across engineering, design, and workshop execution phases.

Planning & Scheduling: Develop, update, and monitor project schedules, priorities, and cost forecasts.

Team Coordination: Provide clear priorities to design, engineering, and workshop production teams to guarantee on-time delivery.

Commercial Management: Develop accurate cost estimates, variations, and schedule estimates while managing project invoicing for healthy cash flow.

Scope Management: Coordinate project scope through design, workpack development, and workshop assembly.

Resource Allocation: Ensure projects are suitably resourced with the correct personnel, skills, and materials.

Subcontractor Management: Manage external subcontractors and suppliers to maintain project timelines and quality standards.

QHSE & Compliance: Provide strong safety leadership, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QA guidelines and company policies.

Reporting: Produce regular progress, financial, and timeline reports for senior management and clients.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications





Qualifications (Essential): Engineering fabrication qualification, relevant trade qualification, or Project Management degree with proven engineering fabrication experience.

Workshop Experience (Essential): Proven track record working directly within a heavy fabrication workshop environment.

Industry Experience: 5+ years of project management experience, ideally within heavy fabrication, mining, or resources.

Systems Literacy: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP manufacturing/project systems.

Communication: Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills to coordinate across departments and manage stakeholder relationships.

Attributes: High attention to detail, resilience in a fast-paced environment, and strong cost-control skills.

Compliance: Valid right to work in Australia and a current manual driver's licence.

What's on Offer

Remuneration: Attractive salary, negotiable based on your experience.

Career Growth: Opportunities to advance your career alongside company growth.

Culture: A supportive, honest, cooperative, and safety-first work environment.

Polaris Engineering is a specialist in quality engineering and fabrication for Australia's mining and oil & gas sectors. We deliver complex, large-scale solutions across fabrication, surface treatment and site/SMPE&I;, with strong capabilities in structural steel, platework and piping. Our team is committed to excellence in delivery and we foster a fulfilling work environment that supports both professional growth and personal development.

Polaris Engineering is a specialist in quality engineering and fabrication for Australia's mining and oil & gas sectors. We deliver complex, large-scale solutions across fabrication, surface treatment and site/SMPE&I;, with strong capabilities in structural steel, platework and piping. Our team is committed to excellence in delivery and we foster a fulfilling work environment that supports both professional growth and personal development.

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📌 Project Manager (Fabrication) (Western Australia)
🏢 Polaris Engineering
📍 Western Australia