Project Manager - Structural Steel Fabrication

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and administer multiple structural steel fabrication projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
• Cookordination project turnover meetings with the sales and estimating teams to ensure seamless project launch.
• Develop, set up, and manage project budgets for both lump sum and unit cost contracts.
• Prepare detailed work packages for production and oversee all aspects of project execution from initiation through close out.
• Monitor project performance, including cost tracking, invoicing, and change order management.
• Establish, maintain, and update project schedules to meet contractual and operational requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and contractors, providing in-depth project knowledge and clear communication.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant project documentation and files.
• Apply a proactive project management approach to identify and mitigate risks and prevent common project challenges.
• Collaborate effectively with production teams to communicate scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility, energy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in structural steel fabrication project management and/or production.
• Strong ability to read and interpret design drawings, project specifications, contracts, codes, and regulatory documents.
• Working knowledge of structural steel fabrication production processes.
• Proficiency in managing project costs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Ability to understand and communicate project scope requirements to multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid mathematical skills, including planar geometry, solid geometry, and trigonometry.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO, AWS D1.5, SSPC/AMPP, and applicable state agency codes and work practices preferred.
• Familiarity with Powerfab software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and employees.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project meetings as needed.