Fabrication Yard Manager, LNG Liquefaction
Our client is seeking an experienced Fabrication Yard Manager (Liquefaction) to lead module fabrication activities for a major LNG development project in Huangdao, Qingdao, China.
Reporting to the Project Delivery Director, the successful candidate will oversee all day-to-day fabrication yard activities, providing leadership to the owner's site team while working closely with the EPC contractor and fabrication yard to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-schedule execution. This is a senior leadership role managing multidisciplinary teams including construction engineers, inspectors, HSE personnel, quality specialists, and pre-commissioning professionals.
Champion a strong safety culture across all fabrication activities through visible leadership, regular site presence, toolbox talks, and HSSE inspections.
Lead the owner's site team within the fabrication yard, ensuring effective coordination across engineering, construction, quality, HSE, and commissioning disciplines.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the EPC contractor and fabrication yard management to resolve issues efficiently and support successful project delivery.
Oversee all fabrication activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, schedule, and budget.
Monitor fabrication progress, identify risks to project delivery, and work collaboratively with contractors to develop and implement recovery plans where required.
Ensure fabrication is completed with minimal carry-over work and achieves readiness for sail-away with zero defects.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, quality, HSE, procurement, and commissioning teams to ensure timely inspections, witness points, and hold points are completed.
Oversee marine warranty survey requirements and ensure compliance with marine cargo insurance obligations during module fabrication and load-out.
Ensure contractor quality management systems, inspection and testing activities, and project procedures are fully implemented.
Support and oversee pre-commissioning activities including system cleaning, loop checking, degreasing, electrical energization, and related activities to minimize rework.
Provide regular progress reports, highlight project risks and constraints, and escalate critical issues to project leadership when necessary.
Mentor and develop site personnel while fostering a collaborative and high-performance working environment.
Strong commitment to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) excellence.
Thorough understanding of EPC project execution and contract management.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
Strong planning, scheduling, and problem-solving capabilities.
Sound knowledge of industry codes, international standards, and best engineering practices.
Ability to review project schedules, analyze progress, and recommend optimization strategies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working Conditions
This position is based in Huangdao, Qingdao, China.
Candidates should be willing to relocate locally for the duration of the project.
Standard working hours average approximately 55 hours per week, following the project site's working schedule.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a landmark LNG project and play a key leadership role in the successful delivery of complex modular fabrication works. You will work alongside an experienced international project team on one of the industry's major energy developments.
