Assistant Construction Manager – Structural Steel

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager - Structural Steel for a large-scale semiconductor project in Taylor, Texas. The ideal candidate will oversee steel erection, coordinate RFIs, review drawings, and ensure adherence to AISC 360, AWS D1.1, and IBC standards while maintaining safety and schedule discipline.

The role requires 5–10 years of structural steel experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management,

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of structural steel construction, erection, or design review experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience reviewing steel shop drawings, coordinating RFIs, and managing field construction activities.
• Working knowledge of AISC 360, AISC 303, AWS D1.1, RCSC, and IBC standards.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee structural steel erection, installation, inspections, and field activities.
• Review structural and architectural drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, and specifications.
• Coordinate RFIs, design clarifications, and communication between engineering teams, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction schedules, progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Conduct field inspections involving structural steel connections, bolting, and welding.
• Identify and resolve construction conflicts, technical discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Support contractor oversight, project documentation, and progress reporting.

Skills

Reading drawings

Contractor coordination

Field supervision

Project reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Now Hiring: Assistant Construction Manager - Structural Steel

Location: Taylor, TX | Full-Time | On-Site

We are recruiting an experienced Assistant Construction Manager - Structural Steel to support a large-scale semiconductor construction project in Taylor, Texas.

This position requires a strong technical background in structural steel construction, erection, and design review, along with experience coordinating contractors, overseeing field operations, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and construction standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee structural steel erection, installation, inspections, and field activities.
• Review structural and architectural drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, and specifications.
• Coordinate RFIs, design clarifications, and communication between engineering teams, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction schedules, progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Conduct field inspections involving structural steel connections, bolting, and welding.
• Identify and resolve construction conflicts, technical discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Support contractor oversight, project documentation, and progress reporting.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of structural steel construction, erection, or design review experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Experience reviewing steel shop drawings, coordinating RFIs, and managing field construction activities.
• Working knowledge of AISC 360, AISC 303, AWS D1.1, RCSC, and IBC standards.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, semiconductor, or data center projects.
• Experience with structural steel quality inspections, construction safety, and contractor coordination.