Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

A growing and well-established structural steel fabricator and erector is seeking an experienced Industrial Structural Steel Project Manager to lead industrial construction projects from award through closeout.

This role will oversee structural steel fabrication and erection scopes for industrial facilities including manufacturing plants, processing facilities, heavy industrial expansions, energy projects, and complex structural builds.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organization with a strong backlog of work, long-term stability, and advancement potential.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage industrial structural steel projects from contract award through final completion
• Coordinate detailing, engineering, fabrication, procurement, delivery, and field erection activities
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, and production timelines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, EPCs, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal operations teams
• Review contracts, specifications, IFC drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Monitor project costs, labor productivity, procurement status, and material tracking
• Coordinate with shop leadership and field superintendents to ensure successful execution
• Lead project meetings and proactively manage risks, schedule impacts, and client expectations
• Negotiate and manage change orders and scope modifications
• Track project progress and provide regular reporting to leadership and customers
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within structural steel fabrication and/or erection
• Experience managing industrial structural steel projects preferred (manufacturing, processing, industrial facilities, heavy commercial, energy, or related markets)
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication workflows and field erection sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, forecasting, and cost controls
• Knowledge of procurement, subcontract management, and change order administration
• Experience with project management software, scheduling platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of AISC standards and industry best practices
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Base Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 DOE
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Stable workload with a growing and reputable steel contractor

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION – APPLY TODAY!

Justin Knitt
justin.knitt@gogpac.com
608.608.2665

Confidential inquiries welcome.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.