Lead Structural Steel Project Manager

Kern Steel Fabrication, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Steel Fabrication, Inc. in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated structural steel projects to ensure work is completed per bid specs.

You will maintain strong client relationships and oversee coordination between design, detailing, erectors, and subcontractors. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction project management, with a focus on structural steel.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of construction management and structural steel.
• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with construction software and tools (MS Project, Trimble, ProCore).
• Able to read and interpret architectural and structural plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of structural steel projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Coordinate detailing schedules and drawings with production.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures; manage change orders and close-out.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Teamwork

Communication

Reading construction documents

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in construction management or related field

High school diploma + relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Trimble

ProCore

Job description

Kern Steel Fabrication, Inc. in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated structural steel projects to ensure work is completed per bid specs.

You will maintain strong client relationships and oversee coordination between design, detailing, erectors, and subcontractors. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction project management, with a focus on structural steel.