Structural Steel Project Manager

Structural Steel Project Manager – Direct Hire Opportunity

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a growing company seeking a highly skilled Structural Steel Project Manager for their Structural Steel Division in Central California. This is a direct hire opportunity offering a competitive salary, generous discretionary bonus, and full benefits.

Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 + generous yearly discretionary bonus
Industry: Structural Steel 
Location: Office Fresno, CA Servicing Central California area (Must be willing to relocate to Fresno, CA)
 

Job Overview

The Structural Steel Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing structural steel projects from award through completion. This role ensures projects are thoroughly studied, properly prepared, and executed on time, within or ahead of budget, and in accordance with company quality and safety standards.

This position requires a boots-on-the-ground leader with deep knowledge of structural steel fabrication, detailing, erection, and construction project management. The ideal candidate is hands-on, decisive, and a creative troubleshooter who can step into the field, make real-time decisions, and support crews as needed—including wearing a tool belt and jumping in when required.

Projects range from large-scale commercial and institutional builds, including hospitals, schools, and other complex facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Project Preparation

• Review and interpret contracts, drawings, plans, and specifications with a high level of accuracy and detail

• Convert contract and plan requirements into a clear, proactive execution strategy for fabrication and erection

• Own all aspects of project execution, accountability, and performance outcomes

• Break down plans to identify constructability issues, conflicts, and potential obstacles

• Create, submit, track, and resolve RFIs prior to and throughout the project lifecycle

• Add notes, RFI responses, key points, and fabrication/erection instructions to plan sets for team alignment

Project Planning & Management

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and work plans

• Track project costs, timelines, productivity, and deliverables

• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget

• Maintain overall responsibility for project financial performance

Detailing & Shop Drawings

• Oversee and review structural and miscellaneous steel shop drawings for accuracy and compliance

• Communicate directly with detailers to ensure drawing completeness and constructability

• Understand and manage differences between submittal drawings and fabrication drawings

• In some cases, produce and submit hand shop drawings as required

• Ensure drawings are accurate prior to submittal and release to fabrication

Procurement & Buyout

• Procure all required project materials, steel, and equipment

• Solicit, evaluate, and manage subcontractor and vendor buyouts as needed

• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and schedule

• Maintain control of project budgets and expenditures

Field Leadership & Project Execution

• Serve as a boots-on-the-ground leader focused on daily field operations

• Perform field measurements and site verifications as required

• Develop site-specific erection procedures and execution plans

• Coordinate closely with fabrication and erection teams

• Be present on-site when necessary to prepare, execute, and resolve urgent issues

• Make immediate, on-the-spot decisions regarding construction methods, sequencing, and resource allocation

• Willingly wear a tool belt and assist crews to keep projects moving

Client & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders

• Proactively communicate via phone, email, meetings, and project management software

• Manage scheduling, jobsite meetings, project updates, change orders, billing, and conflict resolution

• Maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors

Team Leadership & Communication