Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager

Job details

Posted

24 September 2026

Salary

USD $130,000 - $200,000

Start date

28 December 2026

Salary Range

USD

130000

• 200000

per&nbspAnnually

LocationLong Beach

Job type Permanent

Discipline Engineering and Project Management

Reference169696

Job Function Engineer

Job description

Senior Project Manager

We currently seek a Senior Project Manager for our client on a direct hire basis. The ideal BCR Project Managers oversee all aspects of structural steel construction projects from inception to completion. This includes estimating, planning, scheduling, coordinating lower-tier subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The right candidate has deep knowledge of steel fabrication and erection, strong leadership and project management skills, business acumen and proven experience managing complex steel erection construction projects in a union environment. This is a direct hire opportunity based in Long Beach, CA.

Job Requirements:

Preconstruction Phase -

• Lead or support structural steel erection pursuits, including preparing detailed cost estimates and bid packages, bid-quality CPM schedules and conceptual project execution plans.

• Collaborate with general contractors, construction managers, engineers, architects, fabricators and customers to define and finalize project scopes.

• Provide contract reviews with a focus on scope clarity, risk identification, and operational considerations.

• Manage procurement of structural steel fabricators and the selection and onboarding of lower-tier subcontractors.

• Work with fabricators, subcontractors and internal teams to develop execution plans that align with target company and project milestones.

Construction Phase-

• Lead the execution of structural steel erection projects from estimating/planning through closeout, ensuring performance in the following areas:

• Planning & Scheduling: Develop comprehensive work plans, CPM schedules, and four-week lookaheads to guide project execution.

• Safety: Establish a strong safety culture through preparation of job and task hazard analyses and on-site monitoring of the work to ensure adherence with OSHA, CalOSHA, and company safety standards.

• Project Financial Performance: Establish budgets, monitor project costs, track actual cost to budget variances, and prepare accurate cost forecasts to assess project performance vs. established financial objectives.

• Invoicing & Cash Flow: Establish project schedules of values (during bid phase if possible) and manage project invoicing and collections to ensure positive project cash flow.

• Change Management: Proactively address change orders and claims to manage contact risk and ensure positive project cash flow.

• Compliance: Identify and proactively manage key contract compliance requirements.

• Direct project teams including field supervisors, field workers, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient steel erection.

• Conduct routine site visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and maintain productivity.

• Coordinate with fabrication and field teams to review and approve erection plans, shop drawings, and field changes.

• Maintain detailed project records such as RFIs, submittals, daily reports, change order logs, and financial documentation.

• Responsible for project Earned Value Management and forecasting within Bragg's project management software system.

• Provide regular updates to senior management on project performance, risks, and milestones.

Quality Assurance-

• Implement, oversee and manage quality control measures to ensure steel fabrication, delivery, and erection meet contractual and applicable American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) requirements (Bragg is a certified AISC steel erector).

• Coordinate with fabricators, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure adherence to relevant contractual requirements and industry standards.

• Address customer concerns and ensure erected steel structures meet all applicable quality and contractual standards.

Professional Relationships & Conduct-

• Represent company Core Values in all interactions and decisions.

• Cultivate professional relationships with customers, fabricators, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Lead by example in professionalism, integrity, communication, and commitment to operational excellence and safety.

• Foster a collaborative and safety-first project environment, aligned with company and customer expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable area of study, B.S. in Civil Engineering preferred.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of construction project management experience, including at least five (5) years of structural steel construction project management experience.

• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, erection methods and construction codes, including AISC structural steel fabrication and erection criteria.

• Deep understanding of estimating, tracking, reporting, managing and controlling costs.

• Proficient with project management software (e.g., Procore, e-Builder, P6, Microsoft Project).

• Proficient with common office software (e.g., Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Pro/Bluebeam, etc.)

• Excellent leadership, written and oral communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

• Valid driver's license.

• United States citizen or lawful permanent United States resident.

• Physical demands and mobility requirements of this position:

• Standing, walking, sitting and navigating rough terrain

• Lifting and dexterity

• Sensory abilities

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in developing expectations with crews to ensure compliance and a high level of customer service.

• Solid understanding of the construction industry

• Proven leader with demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.

• Team player, with the ability to work productively with both internal peers/employees and external customers.

• Experience in a union workforce environment.

• Strong commitment to safety and fully committed to maintaining a safe working environment.

• Promotes and embraces company Core Values.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

• High level of accountability, time management, and willingness to learn all aspects of the business.

• Requires little to no direct training or supervision

• Ability to travel and maintain full-time onsite presence during project execution

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship***

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location of Position: Long Beach, CA

Location Type: Hybrid

TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs.

*Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.