Job Description

Overview

GrayWolf Integrated Construction is a national leader in structural steel fabrication and erection, specializing in delivering turnkey steel solutions for complex industrial and commercial facilities. We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead structural steel projects from kickoff through completion, managing cost, schedule, documentation, and communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the complete execution of structural steel projects, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope.
  • Develop project execution plans in coordination with sales, estimating, detailing, and operations.
  • Manage submittals, fabrication schedules, and delivery milestones to support field erection sequencing.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors to maintain project momentum and resolve issues.
  • Track and manage project budgets, including change orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor costs.
  • Monitor contract compliance and identify areas of risk or deviation.
  • Lead project meetings with customers, general contractors, engineers, and design teams.
  • Provide accurate and timely project documentation, status reports, and updates to leadership.
  • Visit job sites and fabrication facilities as needed to support quality assurance and resolve field challenges.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to Project Coordinators and other junior staff.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience in structural steel fabrication and erection, or 8+ years as a Coordinator or Assistant PM in the steel industry.
  • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering, or Business is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of steel fabrication and erection standards, AISC code, AWS welding codes, and shop/field processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret design drawings, shop drawings, and 3D models.
  • Familiarity with steel detailing workflows and collaboration with BIM/VDC teams.
  • Proven track record of managing multiple steel projects with tight deadlines and high client expectations.

Additional Information

  • Based in a climate-controlled office with regular job site and fabrication shop visits.
  • May require extended hours or weekend work to meet project deadlines.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
  • Must be able to move in and around confined, cluttered, or uneven job site areas.
  • Comfortable working in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
  • Capable of working up to 12-hour shifts when necessary.
  • Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolds, and steel framework and maintain balance at elevated heights.
  • Tolerant of noise, dust, and physical demands of active construction and fabrication environments.

How this job compares in Mesa, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Mesa, AZ currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$29/hr across 21 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Mesa, AZ

We're tracking 44 other active welding openings in Mesa, AZ right now, from 27 different employers. 14 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 489 other active welding openings from 248 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Mesa, or widen the search to Arizona.

GrayWolf currently has 3 other openings live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (31), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17), and EZARC (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Scottsdale at $36/hr, and Tempe at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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