Are you looking to take your career in construction to the next level? Do you have a passion for steel fabrication and project management? Look no further!

About the Company

Our client is a recognized leader in the structural steel industry, known for delivering complex, large-scale fabrication and erection projects across the West Coast. With a reputation built on precision, integrity, and innovation, our client partners with some of the top contractors and developers in the region. Their team takes pride in high standards for safety, quality, and performance—and they are looking for a dedicated Project Manager to join their team.

Position Overview

The Project Manager oversees all phases of assigned steel fabrication and erection projects—from contract award through closeout—ensuring successful execution in terms of safety, quality, schedule, and cost. This individual serves as the primary liaison between the client, the internal project team (detailing, fabrication, field), and external stakeholders to ensure that all technical, contractual, and financial objectives are met.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all phases of structural steel projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget
• Develop, manage, and update project schedules, budgets, and quality control plans.
• Coordinate with detailing, engineering, fabrication, and erection teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in deliverables.
• Lead pre-construction planning and Design-Assist efforts, ensuring constructability, value engineering, and alignment with client goals.
• Manage Lean Construction workflows, drive efficiency, and identify opportunities to minimize waste and rework.
• Oversee procurement of materials, subcontractor buy-out, and delivery coordination with suppliers and vendors.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, change orders, and shop/erection plans to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and GCs—communicating project progress, milestones, and challenges.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, electricians, and other specialists to resolve design or site issues.
• Generate and maintain detailed project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress reports.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor work progress, enforce safety, and ensure adherence to project scope and quality standards.
• Support LEED certification processes and documentation where applicable.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and junior staff, fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, or a minimum of 10 years of construction management experience (structural steel preferred).
• Strong leadership and delegation skills; capable of managing multiple teams and priorities across large, complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing steel fabrication and erection for commercial, aviation, or high-rise projects.
• Deep understanding of AISC, AWS, and other relevant structural steel codes and standards.
• Proficient in project management and documentation software (e.g., Procore, Tekla EPM, Bluebeam, MS Office Suite).
• Strong financial and contractual acumen—able to manage cost tracking, change orders, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across California occasionally, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Construction and Design-Assist delivery models.
• Knowledge of LEED certification processes and sustainable building practices.
• Background in steel detailing coordination, fabrication workflows, and erection sequencing.

Why Join Our Client’s Team

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale structural steel projects across the West Coast.
• Supportive team environment where safety, quality and innovation are core values.
• Professional growth and development: access to training, career advancement and exposure to best-in-class steel fabrication/erection practices.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with industry leadership.

If you have the required experience and qualifications, apply today!

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