Director of Steel Fabrication & Erection Operations

Process Equipment & Controls; Covington (GA); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 290 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Performance-based compensation

Resumo da oferta

Process Equipment & Controls is seeking an executive leader to run the Structural Steel Division, owning strategy, sales, estimating, PM oversight, shop coordination, QA/QC, safety, and people development.

You will drive division growth, manage the P&L, and partner with HR on coaching, succession, and performance plans, while maintaining top-tier margins and customer relationships.

Qualificações

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or industrial construction.
• 5+ years managing Project Managers and department leadership.
• Track record leading teams responsible for multi-million-dollar construction portfolios.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Steer PEC's Structural Steel Division strategy and P&L.
• Lead teams of PMs, estimators, superintendents, and QA/QC staff.
• Drive backlog, forecasts, labor productivity, budgets, and margins.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop top performers; partner with HR on coaching and PIPs.
• Collaborate with Shop Manager to maximize fabrication throughput and schedule alignment.
• Ensure safety, QA/QC, quality, and client satisfaction across projects.

Conhecimentos

Structural steel leadership

P&L management

Project management leadership

Team leadership

Negotiation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you ready to run a structural steel operation end-to-end?If your answer is yes, read on. This role steers PEC’s Structural Steel Division—strategy, sales, estimating, PM oversight, shop coordination, QA/QC, safety, and people development—while owning the P&L.Why this role mattersYou control the levers: backlog, forecasts, labor productivity, budgets, margins, and customer relationships.You set the standard: quality, safety, operational excellence, and a culture of accountability.You grow the business: alongside the Vice President of Sales, you target opportunities that expand revenue without sacrificing profitability.Questions to considerCan you set division goals, KPIs, and accountability—and lead teams of Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, and QA/QC staff to hit them?Will you recruit, mentor, and retain top performers, build succession plans, and partner with HR on coaching, PIPs, and difficult decisions?Do you relish owning a P&L—achieving/exceeding annual sales goals while maintaining target gross margins?Can you scrutinize monthly financials, manage overhead, and keep project forecasts accurate through every phase?Will you hold PMs accountable for financial performance and project outcomes?Are you able to develop sales strategies, nurture relationships, present to major customers, and pursue work at acceptable risk levels and margins?Can you guide estimating and preconstruction—review major bids, validate labor assumptions, account for risk, review contracts, and negotiate terms?Do you ensure PM excellence in margin management, budgets, cost forecasting, contracts, change orders, schedules, procurement, risk, communication, closeout, and reporting?Can you regularly audit projects for budget compliance, schedule adherence, profitability, quality, and client satisfaction?Will you synchronize with the Shop Manager to maximize fabrication throughput, align shop schedules with field needs, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve shop–field communication?Can you spot automation and process improvements that lift capacity and consistency?Will you champion training across gross margin management, estimating, bidding strategy, contracts, financial forecasting, project budgeting, risk management, leadership development, customer service, and PEC procedures—and codify best practices and playbooks?Are you committed to PEC’s quality standards, effective QA/QC, continuous improvement, and an exceptional safety culture, including OSHA compliance?How we’ll measure your impactTargeted gross margins achieved and improved.Division profitability and overall P&L performance.Backlog growth and consistent, successful project delivery.High customer satisfaction and strong safety performance.Employee development and retention; schedule reliability.Fabrication efficiency; estimating and forecast accuracy.Reduced rework and warranty costs.Qualifications10+ years of progressive leadership in structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or industrial construction.5+ years managing Project Managers and department leadership.Strong understanding.Proven departmental P&L management.Track record leading teams responsible for multi-million-dollar construction portfolios.Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.Compensation & expectationsThis executive role features a heavily performance-based compensation package. A significant portion of total compensation ties directly to:Annual sales objective attainment.Division profitability and gross margin performance.P&L results and operational efficiency.Achievement of strategic growth goals.Your north star: grow PEC’s Structural Steel Division by increasing profitable sales while sustaining or improving target margins, delivering top-tier quality, and building a high-performing team. Think like an owner—drive sustainable growth, maximize profitability, and set the division up for long-term success.