Sr. PM – Steel Construction

About the Role
Our client is seeking a motivated Structural Steel Construction Project Manager to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in industrial/commercial construction with experience in steel structures, overseeing the progress of each assigned project in a timely and cost-effective manner.
As a Structural Steel Project Manager, you ensure that the project scope aligns with the budget and that staff complete each project phase within the scheduled timeline.
Responsibilities
- Review and assess vendor proposals.
- Manage multiple parallel projects using formal project planning techniques.
- Set up and manage project schedules, objectives, and deliverables.
- Establish fabrication schedules and oversee production timelines.
- Coordinate subcontractors and vendors.
- Communicate progress toward production, financial, quality, and safety goals to internal and external stakeholders.
- Negotiate and manage change orders.
- Establish and maintain customer relationships.
- Oversee process improvements in projects with limited precedents that may have enterprise-wide impact.
- Monitor and manage vendor relationships.
- Prepare, present, and distribute project and program information to both internal and external groups.
- Identify resource and equipment requirements, oversee capacity planning, and manage software/hardware availability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- 5 years of commercial / industrial construction industry experience, with a minimum of 5 years managing Structural Steel Erector projects.
- Experience with commercial fabrication and/or detailing experience is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Required Skills
- Familiarity with the AISC Manual of Steel Construction for developing conforming shop and erection drawings.
- Knowledge of construction codes and practices.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience with FabSuite and Tekla preferred.
- Proficiency with Tekla Structures, Tekla EPM, and Trimble Connect software.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) with matching contributions.
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
- Health savings account (HSA) and other wellness initiatives
- Disability and life insurance.