Project Manager - Structural Steel/Misc. Metals

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager - Structural Steel/Misc. Metals

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Location: On Site - Arlington, Virginia

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Salary: $85,000-$105,000+ DOE

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Skills: Steel, Fabrication, Erection, Structural

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About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:

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Join a growing company in the construction industry specializing in structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and erection. This hands-on Project Manager opportunity oversees projects from award through closeout, coordinating teams across estimating, purchasing, production, field operations, and customer service. You’ll help deliver safe, high-quality work on schedule and within budget while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities:

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• Manage structural and miscellaneous steel projects from contract award through final completion.
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• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and scope to confirm project requirements.
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• Develop and maintain schedules with fabrication, purchasing, field teams, and subcontractors.
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• Monitor project budgets, costs, labor hours, invoices, and material expenses.
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• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, approvals, and project documentation.
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• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, engineers, and vendors.
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• Identify project risks, delays, and cost impacts, and develop solutions to keep work on track.
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• Coordinate fabrication and installation while supporting safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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Must-Have Skills:

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• At least 2 years of project management experience in steel fabrication, construction, metal manufacturing, or an industrial environment.
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• Strong understanding of structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or construction project workflows.
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• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, contracts, and specifications.
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• Experience managing multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and project documentation simultaneously.
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• Proficiency with project management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel.
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• Strong organization, time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, with experience working alongside general contractors, fabricators, and subcontractors.
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• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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Nice-to-Have Skills:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
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• Experience coordinating steel fabrication schedules and field erection crews.
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• Experience with project forecasting, workload planning, staffing, and material requirements.
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• Familiarity with job site safety and quality practices in active construction environments.
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