Miscellaneous Metals Fabrication Project Manager

gpac; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee steel projects from contract award through fabrication, delivery and installation, serving as the primary contact for customers, general contractors, architects, engineers, detailers, shop personnel, and field teams.

This role requires a strong understanding of miscellaneous and light structural steel construction, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in structural steel or related field.
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings and project specifications.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, procurement and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-service orientation.
• Experience with shop drawings, RFIs and submittals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from award through final completion and closeout.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers and project stakeholders.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules and project requirements.
• Coordinate with estimating, detailing, engineering, procurement, fabrication, QC, transportation and installation teams.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, material requirements and milestones.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, models, RFIs, submittals and revisions.
• Work with detailing and engineering to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Coordinate material procurement and ensure materials are available for fabrication.
• Communicate project requirements and priorities to shop and field personnel.
• Monitor fabrication progress and keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate delivery and field installation activities.
• Address changes, delays, conflicts and customer concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor costs and identify potential issues affecting profitability or schedule.
• Participate in project meetings with general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers.
• Support successful project closeout with punch lists and final documentation.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Company

We are well-established supplier of fabricated miscellaneous and light structural steel, serving construction projects throughout the U.S. Since 1996, the company has built its reputation around dependable service, quality fabrication, on-time delivery, and attention to detail. The company provides comprehensive services including preconstruction planning, 3D modeling, detailing, engineering, fabrication, procurement, transportation, and field installation. The company fabricates a wide range of products including stairs, railings, ladders, gates, canopy framing, mechanical framing, cooling tower frames, and other miscellaneous and light structural steel components.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee steel projects from contract award through fabrication, delivery, and installation. The Project Manager will serve as a primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, architects, engineers, detailers, shop personnel, and field installation teams.

This position requires a strong understanding of miscellaneous and/or light structural steel construction, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from award through final completion and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and project stakeholders.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with estimating, detailing, engineering, procurement, fabrication, quality control, transportation, and installation teams.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, material requirements, and production milestones.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, models, RFIs, submittals, and revisions.
• Work closely with the detailing and engineering teams to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Coordinate material procurement and ensure materials are available when needed for fabrication.
• Communicate project requirements and priorities to shop and field personnel.
• Monitor fabrication progress and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Coordinate delivery and field installation activities.
• Address project changes, delays, conflicts, and customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs and identify potential issues before they impact profitability or schedule.
• Participate in project meetings with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Support successful project closeout, including punch lists and final documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in structural steel, miscellaneous metals, steel fabrication, construction, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication and construction processes.
• Experience working with shop drawings, structural drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications and identify potential project issues.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, fabrication, and installation.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Experience with miscellaneous steel, stairs, railings, canopies, mechanical framing, or light structural steel is highly preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join an established steel fabrication company with a history dating back to 1996.
• Work on a diverse range of commercial, institutional, and industrial construction projects.
• Exposure to the complete project lifecycle-from design and detailing through fabrication and installation.
• Collaborative environment working with experienced estimators, detailers, engineers, fabricators, welders, and erectors.
• Career growth within a growing steel organization.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on steel project manager who understands what it takes to move a project successfully from the office to the shop and ultimately into the field. This person should be comfortable communicating with customers and contractors while also working closely with detailers, fabricators, and installers to keep projects moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.