Senior Project Manager / Project Executive – Structural Steel
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Project Executive to oversee large-scale structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects from preconstruction through completion. This is a senior leadership position responsible for project strategy, financial performance, client relationships, and overall execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level oversight of multiple structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects.
- Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.
- Develop project execution strategies, schedules, staffing plans, and workflows.
- Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost control, change orders, and profitability.
- Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, procurement, and field operations.
- Monitor project schedules, fabrication progress, material procurement, and overall production.
- Maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
- Identify and manage project risks, delays, and operational challenges.
- Ensure projects meet company standards for safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
- Oversee QA/QC, project documentation, and final project closeout.
- Provide executive-level reporting and updates on project performance.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of construction management experience
- Significant experience with structural steel, steel erection, miscellaneous metals, or heavy industrial construction
- Proven experience managing large-scale projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, contracts, and risk management
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar software preferred
- AISC/AWS knowledge preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
- OSHA 30 preferred
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed
Benefits
- Medical insurance – 70% employer-paid premiums
- Dental insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Voluntary life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
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.
