Metals Manager

Allegheny Millwork; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 110 000 - 165 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Allegheny Millwork is seeking a Metals Manager to lead procurement of architectural metalwork from kickoff through delivery and installation. You will coordinate with Project Managers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure on-time fabrication, accurate lead times, and compliant deliveries for high-end projects, including casino, hospitality, and specialty installations.

The role requires deep knowledge of Division 05 specs, strong negotiation and vendor management skills, and hands-on

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Structural/Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in metal purchasing, supply chain roles in metal fabrication, or custom manufacturing.
• Experience reading CSI Division 05 specs: rails, ornamental metalwork, decorative panels and custom elements.
• Hands-on knowledge of fabrication: MIG/TIG welding, CNC plasma/waterjet cutting, press brake forming, coatings.
• Ability to interpret architectural/structural drawings, shop drawings, and BIM models.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Innergy, NetSuite or similar).

Responsabilidades

• Identify scope, milestones, and fabrication resource requirements at project kickoff.
• Build and own metals production schedule with Project Manager coordination.
• Issue weekly reports and manage schedule slip before impacts occur.
• Select vendors based on material availability, lead time, cost, and past performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts; support CORs and pricing changes.
• Track costs against estimates; contribute to monthly forecast.
• Oversee sourcing strategies and onboard new vendors for all Allegheny Millwork projects.
• Coordinate third-party inspection, testing, and certification requirements.

Conhecimentos

Casino projects

Hospitality projects

Negotiation

Vendor management

Contract management

ERP/MRP proficiency

CSI Division 05 specs knowledge

Fabrication knowledge

Reading drawings/BIM

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Structural/Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Ferramentas

ERP/MRP systems (Innergy, NetSuite)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary:

The Metals Manager manages the procurement and coordination of architectural, ornamental, and decorative metalwork critical to Architectural Millwork projects. From project kickoff to final delivery and/or installation, this role works closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure metals items are ordered, tracked, and received in alignment with project timelines and specifications. The Metals Manager will monitor and drive supplier performance and continuous improvement. This role requires knowledge of Division 05 (Metals) specifications, fabrication processes, and field sequencing - with the organizational skills to move multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Schedule Management

• Identify scope, milestones, and fabrication resource requirements at project kickoff; flag conflicts between fabrication capacity and field need dates before they become problems.
• Build and own the metals production schedule for each project with collaboration of the Project Manager - assuring fabrication align with release dates, material lead times, and jobsite delivery times with the project schedule.
• Issue weekly reports to internal project teams; actively manage schedule slip before it impacts fabrication or installation.

Budget & Cost Control

• Selecting vendors based on material availability, lead time, cost, and past performance.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and contracts to meet project specifications and schedule with collaboration of the VP of Project Manager and Project Manager on deposit and payment terms.
• Track costs against estimate throughout each project lifecycle; elevate variances early.
• Prepare and support change order requests (CORs) for metals scope; obtain revised pricing and lead time to price changes accurately.
• Contribute to monthly cost-to-complete (CTC) forecasts with open PO status and fabrication progress.
• Serve as a technical resource to Estimating during the bid process - advising on metal element scope, fabrication methods, market pricing, and constructability.

Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management

• Oversee sourcing strategies for metals scope ensuring compliance with design specs and quality standards.
• Identify, evaluate, conduct on-site visits, and onboard new vendors capable of supporting architectural, ornamental, and decorative metalwork for all Allegheny Millwork projects.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships with an emphasis on quality, reliability, and long-term partnerships, ensuring alignment with company growth and goals.
• Leverage ERP/MRP tools and supplier data to enhance visibility, traceability, and procurement efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, etc.).

Risk & Compliance Oversight

• Review contracts, subcontracts, and purchase agreements for risk; ensure compliance and flag exposure to senior management and the assigned Project Manager.
• Manage risk related to material shortages, long lead times, and quality inconsistencies.
• Maintain a live project status tracking sheet accessible to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and sustainability regulations (e.g., FSC certification, LEED requirements, VOC compliance).
• Interpret and enforce Division 05 specifications - including NAAMM Pub. No. 500, NAAMM/NOMMA ornamental metal standards, AISC fabrication tolerances, AWS D1.1/D1.3 welding, and AAMA/ASTM finish and coating requirements.
• Coordinate third-party inspection, testing, and certification requirements (AWS CWI, AISC, AAMA, ASTM) without delaying fabrication
• Track and ensure adherence to internal quality standards and client specifications.
• Establish and maintain labeling, packaging, and checklist protocols with vendors.
• Resolve escalated supplier issues, including delivery delays, quality non-conformances, and contractual disputes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Structural/Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in metal purchasing, supply chain roles in metal fabrication, or custom manufacturing environment.
• Skills:
  • Proven experience on casino/gaming and high-finish hospitality projects, including accelerated schedules.
  • Direct experience reading and enforcing CSI Division 05 specifications: railings, ornamental metalwork, decorative panels, and custom architectural elements.
  • Hands-on knowledge of fabrication: MIG/TIG welding, CNC plasma/waterjet cutting, press brake forming, surface preparation, and coating systems, etc..
  • Comfortable interpreting architectural and structural drawings, shop drawings, and BIM models to coordinate with engineering and field teams.
  • Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Innergy, NetSuite, or similar).

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: The employee may be exposed to moderate noise levels, hazardous materials, and varying weather conditions depending on the job site.
• Travel: Travel up to 50% of the time for training opportunities, vendor visits, or job sites.