Project Manager

About the role

Zekelman Industries is a family of companies that manufactures steel pipe and tube, and is the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. This role is full-time, onsite at our Laveen, AZ jobsite, with approximately 70-80% travel to project sites and customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale modular construction projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery within approved budgets and project scope.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain detailed project schedules to achieve key milestones and deliverables.
• Lead strategic project planning efforts by identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Oversee project change management processes to align scope, schedule, and budget adjustments with business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams including construction, logistics, design/engineering, manufacturing, subcontractors, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Resolve complex project challenges and conflicts while promoting accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Provide guidance and support to assistant project managers and project managers to strengthen team performance and project outcomes.
• Partner with the General Manager, Projects to align project priorities with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets while monitoring financial performance against established targets.
• Negotiate and manage change orders to support project requirements while maintaining budget expectations.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and project updates to senior leadership.

Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination

• Negotiate and administer contracts with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to support project objectives.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance to ensure compliance with quality standards and project schedules.
• Oversee procurement activities to secure materials and resources required to achieve project milestones.

Compliance & Safety Oversight

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, building codes, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive quality assurance initiatives to ensure project deliverables meet specifications and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.

Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) meetings to provide project updates, address challenges, and drive resolution of issues.
• Deliver accurate project reports and status updates tailored to stakeholder and leadership needs.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among project teams to support alignment and execution.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in hands-on construction project management, preferably within modular construction, multi-family construction, or related building environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Proficient in project management software including Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledgeable in construction processes, safety standards, building codes, and modular manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and change orders.
• Procore Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and active construction site environments.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Willing to travel up to 70-80%.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• A tuition assistance program.
• A bonus plan.
• A 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Loyalty awards.