Site Fabrication Manager

Site Fabrication Manager – Bangalore Career Fair

Location

Bangalore, KA, IN, 560066

Company Name: ExxonMobil

About us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

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Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Fabrication Manager with 15-20 years of relevant experience to join our industry leading Global Projects team. This role is responsible for leading complex Site Fabrication activities across large‑scale individual projects or project portfolios, ensuring technical excellence, commercial alignment, and risk‑informed decision‑making.

Role will start in the ExxonMobil Bengaluru office, but the candidate must be willing to relocate to remote fabrication locations within India, or fabrication yards across China/ South East Asia leading Major Capital projects Site teams or portfolio of short cycle projects, or supporting other global fabrication program initiatives.

Fabrication Manager Primary Job Functions

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices are consistently demonstrated by project team members, consultants, and contractor personnel
• During FEED :
• Develop execution strategies and philosophies align stakeholders on the build methodology and need dates of key deliverables
• Co-lead constructability reviews and ensure implementation of agreed items
• Support project risk identification and development of mitigation strategies
• During Tender:
• Develop the construction scope of work, including all execution strategies and philosophies established during FEED
• Lead the technical evaluation of tenders as they relate to fabrication execution, site management, logistics, and contractor capabilities
• Support contractor selection and contract development activities
• Evaluate construction schedules, staffing plans, execution approaches, and site infrastructure requirements
• During Execution:
• Refine execution strategies and philosophies, align stakeholders on the build methodology and need dates of key deliverables. Co-lead constructability reviews and ensure implementation of agreed items
• Build and lead a qualified team with the experience and competencies required to successfully execute all aspects of the fabrication scope
• Accountable for the successful execution and delivery of all fabrication yard activities, including shop design, fabrication, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and loadout
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies and philosophies while promoting knowledge sharing and consistency across the construction organization
• Communicate project priorities, objectives, and execution strategies to the site construction team
• Monitor and oversee fabrication and construction execution through completion of loadout activities
• Where applicable, lead interface & coordination with Site Construction and Logistics Teams to align on module delivery expectations
• Serve as the primary interface between the Site Team and the Project Manager
• Lead updated constructability reviews and ensure identified opportunities are evaluated and incorporated into execution plans
• Ensure engineering, procurement, and construction deliverables align with fabrication schedules and required need dates
• Ensure Construction Fundamentals are effectively applied throughout the project and periodically assess their effectiveness

Job Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, and/or 15-20 years of project management and project execution experience
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive construction and fabrication yard experience. Strong understanding of modular fabrication build methodologies and execution strategies
• Strong understanding of fabrication execution methodologies, site management practices, field productivity, and project delivery strategies
• Proven site team leadership in foreign locations and collaborative working relationships with EPC and Fabrication contractors
• Strong understanding of project controls, construction planning, contract administration, risk management, claims mitigation, and governance processes
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and project handover activities

Behavioral Skills:

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex business challenges

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to innovate / operate in a highly dynamic project environment

• Strong collaboration, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities

• High attention to detail and commitment to execution excellence

• Geographically mobile; willing to travel locally/ globally to follow projects when needed

• Preferred Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing fabrication yard activities, including fabrication, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and loadout

• Proven leadership experience directing multidisciplinary teams and managing contractor performance on complex projects

• Strong understanding of construction planning, project execution, risk management, and project controls

• Experience working on international projects and in multicultural environments

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to safely deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with project objectives

• Key Leadership Expectations

• Lead by example in safety, integrity, and organizational values

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on execution excellence

• Develop and mentor site personnel while promoting collaboration across project functions

• Build strong working relationships with project stakeholders, contractors, and leadership teams to achieve successful project outcomes

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