Project Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete execution of structural steel projects, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope.
• Develop project execution plans in coordination with sales, estimating, detailing, and operations.
• Manage submittals, fabrication schedules, and delivery milestones to support field erection sequencing.
• Cookordinate with internal teams (detailing, fabrication, field) and subcontractors to maintain project momentum and resolve issues.
• Track and manage project budgets, including change orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor costs.
• Monitor contract compliance and identify areas of risk or deviation.
• Lead project meetings with customers, general contractors, engineers, and design teams.
• Provide accurate and timely project documentation, status reports, and updates to leadership.
• Visit job sites and fabrication facilities as needed to support quality assurance and resolve field challenges.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Project Coordinators and other junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in structural steel fabrication and erection, or 8+ years as a Coordinator or Assistant PM in the steel industry.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering, or Business is preferred.
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication and erection standards, AISC code, AWS welding codes, and shop/field processes.
• Familiarity with steel detailing workflows and collaboration with BIM/VDC teams.
• Prior proven track record of managing multiple steel projects with tight deadlines and high client expectations.

Key Competencies

• Business acumen in steel construction
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Planning and prioritization in steel workflows
• Time management under pressure
• Team and subcontractor coordination
• Written and verbal communication
• Customer-centric approach to project delivery

Technical Proficiencies

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Tekla Structures
• Fabtrol
• Primavera Scheduling
• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD (preferred)

Work Environment & Travel

• Based in a climate-controlled office with regular job site and fabrication shop visits.
• May require extended hours or weekend work to meet project deadlines.

Physical/Site Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Must be able to move in and around confined, cluttered, or uneven job site areas.
• Comfortable working in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Capable of working up to 12-hour shifts when necessary.
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolds, and steel framework and maintain balance at elevated heights.
• Tolerant of noise, dust, and physical demands of active construction and fabrication environments.

GrayWolf is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.