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Overview

We are seeking motivated & experienced project managers in the Structural Steel Fabrication, Detailing & Erection Industry to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidates have a great attitude, an excellent work ethic, and a desire to work with an industry leader who treats its employees with respect and promotes from within.

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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent work/education combo
  • 5+ years of commercial/industrial construction industry experience
  • Minimum of 5+ years (PM) or 7-10+ years (Sr. Project Manager) in managing Structural Steel Fabricator/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
  • 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 is a big plus
  • Experience with FabSuite and Tekla preferred
  • Proficiency with Tekla Structures, Tekla EPM, and Trimble Connect Software
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO
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