Project Manager – Structural & Miscellaneous Metals

Job Title: Project Manager – Structural & Miscellaneous Metals
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Location: York, Pennsylvania or Richmond, Virginia
Compensation: $65,000 – $85,000 annually (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Additional hours, including overtime and occasional Saturdays, may be required based on project demands.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager with experience in miscellaneous metals and structural steel to oversee fabrication and erection projects from initial planning through final completion. This position is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple project phases while coordinating closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee fabrication and field installation activities for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, joists, and metal decking
• Coordinate detailing efforts and manage surveying requirements
• Review construction drawings and specifications to determine material quantities, sizes, and placement
• Build and maintain comprehensive project schedules, covering all phases from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage submittals, contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, and related project documentation
• Develop schedules of values and process monthly billing submissions
• Prepare and negotiate change orders, including additions, deductions, and scope revisions
• Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Coordinate with other trades to maintain timelines, ensure material availability, and resolve design conflicts
• Participate in BIM coordination efforts, including clash detection for steel scope integration
• Issue corrective actions to subcontractors when performance or compliance issues arise
• Maintain organized and accurate project records in both digital and physical formats

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of project management experience, ideally within steel fabrication or erection
• Proven experience managing commercial or industrial steel construction projects
  2- or 4-year degree in a related field preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera is preferred
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Familiarity with Tekla and Fabtrol systems is a plus
• Strong understanding of steel construction processes, materials, and equipment
• Knowledge of safety practices, quality standards, and cost control methods
• Ability to perform job-related calculations and support field verification activities

Work Environment & Travel

• Work involves exposure to active construction environments, including dust, welding and paint fumes, and elevated noise levels
• Interaction with moving equipment and potential electrical hazards is expected
• Approximately 15% travel required; mileage reimbursement provided

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and project coordination abilities
• Effective communicator across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Committed to delivering quality results while maintaining safety and efficiency