Structural Steel Project Manager I

Job Description: Project Manager I – Structural Steel Fabrication & Erection

Locations for the role:

Des Moines, IA

Charloette, NC

Sanger, TX

At Sure Steel, Inc., we are more than just a construction company – we are builders of success, integrity, and innovation. We have established ourselves as a trusted leader in the steel fabrication and construction industry. Our commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation for delivering top-quality projects on time and within budget. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Overview:

The Project Manager I will develop and be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of structural steel fabrication and erection projects. The Project Manager I, will work closely with senior project management staff to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in project management who are looking to gain hands-on experience in the structural steel construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Develop and be responsible for project plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with senior project management, engineering, detailing, and fabrication shop teams.
• Coordinate with steel detailers, erection subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely procurement of steel and delivery of fabricated materials and equipment to project sites.
• Review project specifications, structural and shop drawings, and contract documents to ensure alignment with project requirements.

Fabrication and Erection Oversight:

• Support the management and coordination of shop fabrication and field erection activities, including erection crews and subcontractors, crane and equipment use, steel delivery sequencing, and material handling.
• Develop and be responsible for monitoring progress against project schedules and budgets and provide regular updates to senior project management staff.
• Conduct shop and site visits and inspections to ensure fabrication and erection work is being performed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and change orders.
• Prepare and distribute reports to senior project management and stakeholders to provide updates on project status, milestones, and issues.
• Develop and be responsible for tracking project expenses, costs, and variances against budgeted amounts.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, general contractors, architects, engineers, detailers, and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively with project management and stakeholders to address project issues, concerns, and changes in a timely manner.
• Develop and be responsible for facilitating regular project meetings and conference calls to ensure alignment and coordination among project teams.

Risk Management and Issue Resolution:

• Identify potential risks, issues, and challenges that may impact project delivery, and work with senior project management to develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and be responsible for resolving project-related issues, conflicts, and disputes in a timely and professional manner to minimize project delays and disruptions.
• Implement corrective actions and follow-up measures to address project issues and prevent reoccurrence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction project management, preferably in structural steel fabrication and/or erection, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection methods, techniques, and terminology, including the ability to read structural and shop drawings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work flexible hours as needed.

Sure Steel, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Core Values: A bility, I ntegrity B enevolence, S afety, C ontinuous I mprovement, and E nvironmental R esponsibility.