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Field Project Manager - Structural Steel in Indianapolis

Date Posted: 25 June 2026

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

A well-established structural steel erector in the Midwest is seeking an experienced Field Project Manager to join their team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected organization with a strong reputation for delivering complex commercial and industrial structural steel projects while maintaining long-term client relationships and a commitment to execution excellence.

This organization offers the stability of an established contractor combined with the opportunity to remain closely connected to field operations and project execution. They are seeking a motivated project professional who thrives onsite, enjoys collaborating with superintendents and field crews, and can successfully manage structural steel erection projects from mobilization through completion.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage field execution of structural steel erection projects from project kickoff through closeout

  • Serve as the primary liaison between project management, superintendents, field personnel, and clients

  • Coordinate manpower planning, sequencing, equipment needs, and site logistics

  • Monitor project schedules and ensure milestones are achieved safely and efficiently

  • Review contracts, drawings, specifications, RFIs, and change orders for field execution

  • Manage project budgets, forecasting, labor productivity, and cost controls

  • Coordinate crane activities, erection sequencing, deliveries, and subcontractors

  • Attend and lead jobsite meetings with owners, general contractors, and internal stakeholders

  • Identify and resolve field issues while minimizing schedule and cost impacts

  • Support safety initiatives and ensure compliance with company and site requirements

  • Maintain accurate project reporting, documentation, and communication

  • Travel to active projects throughout the Midwest as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of Project Management experience within structural steel erection

  • Direct experience managing field operations for commercial and/or industrial steel projects

  • Strong understanding of structural steel erection methods, sequencing, rigging, and jobsite coordination

  • Ability to read and interpret structural, architectural, and erection drawings

  • Experience managing schedules, labor productivity, budgets, and change management

  • Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced field environment

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction management software

  • Experience coordinating directly with owners, general contractors, superintendents, and field teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience managing projects exceeding $10M in erection scope

  • Exposure to industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, data centers, or large commercial construction

  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Tekla, FabTrol, or related project platforms

  • Background managing multiple concurrent projects and field teams

COMPENSATION:

  • Base Salary: $100,000–$140,000 DOE

  • Performance-based bonus opportunity

  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

  • Travel package and project-related expenses provided

  • Exposure to large commercial and industrial structural steel projects throughout the Midwest

  • Long-term growth with an established structural steel erector

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION – APPLY TODAY!

justin.knitt@gogpac.com
608.608.2665

Confidential inquiries are 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.

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