Project Manager - Structural Steel & Precast Construction

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee structural steel erection projects for a well-established specialty steel contractor serving Southeastern Wisconsin. This role is responsible for managing commercial and industrial projects from handoff through closeout while ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has direct experience managing structural steel erection projects and understands the coordination required between fabrication, field operations, crane scheduling, and general contractors. Experience with miscellaneous metals and precast erection is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and industrial structural steel erection projects from project handoff through final completion.
• Coordinate field operations with superintendents, foremen, fabricators, crane companies, subcontractors, and general contractors.
• Review structural steel shop drawings, erection drawings, contracts, and specifications to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, equipment logistics, and material deliveries.
• Monitor project financial performance, labor productivity, procurement, and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation.
• Resolve field issues, sequencing conflicts, and installation challenges while minimizing delays.
• Maintain strong communication with owners, engineers, architects, fabricators, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed safely and in compliance with quality standards and contract requirements.
• Oversee project closeout, including punch lists, final documentation, and client turnover.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience in structural steel erection.
• Direct experience managing commercial or industrial structural steel erection projects is required.
• Experience with miscellaneous metals, ornamental iron, and precast erection projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience working for a structural steel erector, steel fabrication company, or specialty subcontractor is required.
• Strong understanding of structural drawings, shop drawings, erection sequencing, contracts, scheduling, and project financial management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates located in Wisconsin or within commuting distance of Southeastern Wisconsin are strongly preferred.
• General commercial construction project management experience without structural steel erection experience is not sufficient for this role.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.
• Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.