Head of Project Management

Position Overview Orizon, a Spitzer company under the Race Rock platform is seeking a Project Director to lead the overall project management function in support of structural steel fabrication operations. This role is responsible for driving execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment between project management, engineering, estimating, procurement, and shop operations.
Success is measured by delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and with fabrication-ready engineering outputs that minimize rework and maximize shop efficiency.
The Project Director will lead project teams, interface with clients and EPC contractors, and ensure all project processes align with company objectives, customer requirements, and operational capabilities.

Project Leadership & Execution
Lead and manage the company’s project management function across multiple projects and teams
Provide direction to Project Managers, Coordinators, and Administrators
Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with contract requirements
Drive job profitability, cost control, and overall financial performance
Identify and proactively resolve risks before they impact schedule, cost, or fabrication
Change Order Management
Lead and standardize the change order process across all projects
Ensure all scope changes are identified early, documented, priced, and submitted in a timely manner
Drive alignment between project management, engineering, and estimating to ensure accurate change order development
Interface with clients and EPC contractors to negotiate and close change orders
Track, forecast, and report change order status, exposure, and recovery against project financials
Ensure alignment between project management, engineering, fabrication, and operations
Support estimating during the bid phase and ensure proper project setup for execution
Partner with department leaders to ensure overall project success
Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary management interface with clients and EPC contractors
Ensure clear and consistent communication of project status, risks, and deliverables
Support negotiation and resolution of commercial and technical issues
Lead, mentor, and develop project management teams
Manage employee performance, productivity, and professional growth
Structural steel fabrication or heavy industrial environment
Proven leadership experience managing project management teams across multiple projects
Fabrication workflows and shop operations
Project scheduling, cost control, and profitability
Change order management and contract execution
Experience working with EPC contractors (e.g., Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

• 10+ years of experience in project management, engineering, or fabrication
• Familiarity with Tekla Structures, BIM workflows, and automated fabrication systems
• Strong commercial acumen, including contracts, T&Cs, and change management