Project Manager -Structural Steel, Pottstown, PA
Pottstown, PA Area | Full-Time | Day Shift / Office Hours
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
About the Opportunity
A growing structural steel and metal fabrication company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee projects from contract award through successful installation. This individual will serve as the primary point of coordination between customers, detailers, production teams, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a project management professional with experience in the structural steel construction industry who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday
- Day shift / standard office hours
- Occasional travel to jobsites as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- $80,000 - $100,000 annual salary, based on experience
- Paid time off
- Health benefits (if applicable)
- Professional, team-oriented work environment
- Growth opportunities within a stable and expanding organization
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Customer Coordination
- Manage projects from award through final installation
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate communication between customers, field personnel, production teams, subcontractors, and vendors
- Monitor project schedules, timelines, and deliverables
Drawing & Detailing Management
- Coordinate and assign detailing services
- Review shop drawings prior to submission for accuracy and completeness
- Manage drawing revisions and approvals
- Identify potential cost impacts and coordinate changes with customers
- Maintain organized project documentation and drawing files
Field Coordination
- Coordinate shipping schedules with production and field personnel
- Arrange equipment rentals and jobsite resources
- Support field crews with project-related needs
- Perform site visits to monitor progress and address customer concerns
- Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to ensure successful project completion
Production Coordination
- Work closely with production leadership on project scheduling
- Prepare sequencing plans and shipping/load lists
- Ensure fabrication teams receive all required information before production starts
- Communicate project readiness and scheduling updates
Reporting & Tracking
- Update project management systems and status reports
- Track drawing statuses, deliveries, and project milestones
- Participate in weekly project review meetings
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in the structural steel construction industry
- Project management experience within construction, steel fabrication, or a related industry
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and vendors
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to read and interpret construction and fabrication drawings
- Experience performing material takeoffs and managing change orders
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with structural steel fabrication and erection projects
- Knowledge of project scheduling and production planning
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to interpret trade blueprints and shop drawings
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
- Working knowledge of construction project coordination processes
- Mathematical aptitude, including working with measurements and fractions
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based with periodic jobsite visits
- Exposure to fabrication shop environments and construction sites
- Ability to sit for extended periods and utilize standard office equipment
- Occasional travel to project locations and customer sites
Apply Today
If you have project management experience in the structural steel or construction industry and enjoy coordinating projects from start to finish, we encourage you to apply.
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