Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Act as the company’s primary representative for assigned projects, maintaining professionalism and responsiveness with all stakeholders.
• Drive project execution from detailing to fabrication to erection and closeout, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Lead and facilitate project meetings, including job kickoff and shop kickoff sessions with Sales, General Manager, Shop Manager, QA/QC, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain open, factual, and timely communication with management regarding project issues, progress, and risks.
• Review project scope, contracts, drawings, and specifications to confirm inclusions and exclusions; identify potential gaps early.
• Ensure all subcontractors (detailer, connection engineer, erector, deck, joist, miscellaneous metals) are contracted promptly post-award.
• Carefully manage project documentation, including RFIs, change requests (CRs), approvals, and contract modifications.
• Maintain organized digital records, ensuring all emails and project files are properly labeled by project number and stored in designated job folders.
• Develop and maintain internal project schedules covering detailing, fabrication, and erection.
• Obtain and integrate schedules from clients, detailers, connection engineers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor and manage schedule adherence—releasing complete shop drawing sequences at least 6–8 weeks ahead of fabrication needs.
• Update and communicate schedule changes promptly, notifying clients if delays are due to external factors (design or site-related).
• Ensure drawings and approvals are delivered to the shop with sufficient lead time—typically 8 weeks before fabrication start.
• Respond quickly to shop questions or clarification requests to prevent production delays.
• Collaborate closely with shop management to maintain production flow and quality standards.
• Serve as the key point of contact for erectors and field teams, addressing site issues efficiently and proactively.
• Manage back charges and corrective work promptly to avoid unnecessary cost exposure, particularly in high-cost markets (e.g., NYC).
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, GCs, and CMs—ensuring performance excellence and positioning Banker Steel for future opportunities.
• Communicate clearly and promptly regarding RFIs, changes, and schedule impacts.
• Represent Banker Steel professionally in all interactions, balancing performance with diplomacy.
• Oversee detailing progress to ensure timely and accurate drawing releases.
• Hold detailers and connection engineers accountable to schedule commitments and quality expectations.
• Ensure both disciplines receive current design documents and specifications at all times.
• Create and maintain CR folders, defining clear scope, schedule impacts, and cost implications.
• Collaborate with the CR Manager and accounting to process and collect payments for approved changes.
• Understand and comply with all contractual change notification requirements.
• Manage buyouts for anchor rods, bolts, bearings, and other specialty items.
• Obtain multiple competitive quotes from approved vendors and coordinate with management for any out-of-budget purchases.
• Develop accurate general notes reflecting all job requirements and vendor selections.
• Develop, review, and submit monthly Pay Applications, coordinating closely with accounting and the client.
• Verify subcontractor invoices and confirm alignment with work progress and PO agreements.
• Maintain cost control and monitor job budgets; notify management immediately if overruns or risks are identified.
• Work with management and accounting to ensure all budgets are current, accurate, and aligned with project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing structural steel or large commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, erection, and detailing processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Project) and Bluebeam Revu.
• Familiarity with Tekla EPM (Powerfab) and other project management tools preferred.