Senior Construction Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Anaheim, CA, supporting structural and miscellaneous steel construction projects for industrial facilities and infrastructure. This role is ideal for an experienced construction project management professional who understands steel fabrication, erection, field coordination, schedules, budgets, and the importance of clear communication across every phase of a project.

The Senior Project Manager will oversee multiple projects from contract award through completion, working closely with estimators, detailers, fabrication teams, erectors, contractors, engineers, and company leadership. This is a strong opportunity for a results-driven project leader who enjoys managing complex work, solving problems, protecting project profitability, and delivering high-quality results.

This environment offers the opportunity to work with experienced construction professionals, supportive leadership, and collaborative teams focused on safety, accountability, and successful project execution. Candidates who value stability, teamwork, ownership, and a clear path to make an impact will find this role highly rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage multiple structural and miscellaneous steel projects from award through closeout while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations.
- Coordinate with internal departments, subcontractors, contractors, detailers, plant teams, and field crews to support fabrication, material, and installation schedules.
- Review plans, specifications, proposals, contracts, shop drawings, and construction drawings to determine proper execution strategies.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and correspondence to help protect profitability and contractual interests.
- Attend job site meetings, perform field measurements as needed, and communicate project status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Resolve project challenges through clear communication, proactive planning, and effective coordination between clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $100,000 to $140,000 per year.
- Location: Anaheim, CA.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage structural and miscellaneous steel construction projects from contract award through closeout.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, RFIs, change orders, submittals, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
- Coordinate project execution with estimators, detailers, fabrication teams, erectors, contractors, engineers, and field crews.
- Review structural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure accurate and complete execution.

- 5 to 10 years of experience managing structural steel construction projects.
- Experience as a Project Coordinator, Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager may be considered with additional detailing, drafting, or 3D modeling experience.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Structural or Civil Engineering, or Business may substitute for up to 5 years of required experience.
- Relevant experience as a structural steel fabricator or erector may be considered in place of formal education.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and erection practices.
- Familiarity with AISC standards and AWS welding codes.
- Ability to read and interpret structural design drawings, construction drawings, and shop drawings.
- Experience managing large commercial or industrial steel projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with Tekla or similar 3D modeling software.
- Strong communication, scheduling, coordination, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Business.
- Experience with Tekla or similar 3D modeling systems.
- Background in structural steel detailing, drafting, fabrication, or erection.
- Experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or complex steel construction projects.
- Strong working knowledge of project documentation, contract administration, RFIs, change orders, and submittal processes.