Project Manager - Steel Erection

About the role

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers, architects, engineers, and internal project teams. This role oversees all phases of structural steel and precast erection projects, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily project activities from award through completion
• Interpret contract documents, drawings, and specifications
• Establish project quality standards and safety requirements
• Manage, track, and negotiate change orders
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, logistics plans, and erection sequences
• Coordinate contract requirements with subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams
• Manage manpower, tools, equipment, and crane needs
• Ensure timely drawing distribution and responses to RFIs
• Oversee field surveys, documentation, and jobsite communication
• Support job superintendents with day-to-day jobsite needs
• Maintain accurate documentation, job cost reporting, and project records
• Communicate progress and issues proactively with leadership and clients
• Build strong collaborative relationships across the organization, promoting teamwork and guiding cross-departmental efforts to meet strategic objectives
• Partner with team members and other internal stakeholders to drive projects forward, ensuring alignment, communication, and successful outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of project management or project engineering experience, preferably in structural steel or precast erection
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and shop details
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities
• Detail-oriented mindset with a professional, team-focused attitude