Head of Project Management

Extreme Steel is a growing structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication company seeking a highly organized and hands-on Project Manager to oversee the execution of fabrication and erection projects from award through closeout. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing schedules, budgets, materials, subcontractors, and customer communication to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This role serves as a key link between estimating, purchasing, production, field operations, and customers. A successful Project Manager is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. The ideal candidate has experience in steel fabrication, construction, or industrial project management and is capable of balancing technical, operational, and client-facing responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage structural and miscellaneous steel projects from contract award through final completion

Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and scope to ensure full understanding of project requirements

Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with fabrication, purchasing, and field teams

Coordinate with Estimating to ensure proper handoff of awarded projects

Work closely with Purchasing to ensure timely procurement of materials, subcontracted services, and equipment

Monitor project budgets, costs, and labor hours to maintain profitability targets

Track and manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation

Serve as primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, engineers, and vendors

Coordinate shop drawings, detailing, and approvals to maintain project timelines

Work with Production and Shop Supervisors to prioritize fabrication schedules

Coordinate field installation schedules with erection crews and subcontractors

Identify potential risks, delays, or cost impacts early and develop solutions

Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety, quality, and company standards

Review invoices, subcontractor billing, and material costs for accuracy

Maintain accurate project files, reports, and status updates

Participate in project meetings, job site visits, and internal planning meetings

Support continuous improvement of project management processes and workflows

Assist leadership with forecasting workload, staffing, and material needs

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred but not required

2+ years of project management experience in steel fabrication, construction, metal manufacturing, or industrial environments

Strong understanding of structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or construction project workflows

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

Experience working with general contractors, fabricators, and subcontractors

Proficiency with project management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel required)

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands, handle/feel objects, tools, or controls.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally push, pull, or lift from below the waist, or lift from an overhead position and carry 5-10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Intermittent interaction with clients and suppliers. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and requires professional use of company provided equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a both an office environment and on or near the shop floor or active construction job sites where there may be moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to the risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high.

TRAVEL

Occasional travel may be required for job site visits, project meetings, or customer coordination.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience:

Structural Steel fabrication: 2 years (Required)

#J-18808-Ljbffr