Project Manager

Cimolai-HY LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Career growth

Safety focus

Job summary

Cimolai-HY LLC in Chicago seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead steel fabrication projects from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate has a background in project management within steel fabrication, with a proven track record of delivering on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Strong leadership, communication skills, and proficiency with MS Project and Primavera are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience as a project manager in the steel fabrication industry.
• Strong knowledge of steel fabrication processes, including detailing, fabrication, and erection.
• Excellent project management skills including planning, scheduling, budgeting and resource management.
• Proficiency in project management software: Excel, Microsoft Project, Primavera, MS Word and Outlook.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate project teams.
• Effective communication skills with non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with data-driven issue resolution.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards (AISC, AWS welding codes).
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of steel fabrication projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to define scope and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal departments and subcontractors to communicate project requirements.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets and ensure milestones are met.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and forecast costs within constraints.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Provide timely project updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Maintain project documentation including contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and closeout documents.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Project management

Steel fabrication knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field

PMP certification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our steel fabrication projects and ensure their successful execution from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, expertise in steel fabrication processes, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a project manager in the steel fabrication industry, with a minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of steel fabrication processes, including detailing, fabrication, and erection.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
• Proficiency in project management software, Excel, Microsoft Project, Primavera as well as MS Word and Outlook.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire project teams to achieve project goals.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, and standards governing steel fabrication projects, including AISC standards and AWS welding codes.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee all aspects of steel fabrication projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and quality control.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with all internal departments and subcontractors to communicate project scope requirements.
• Manage all subcontractors and subcontracts.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure adherence to project milestones and deadlines.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and forecast costs to ensure projects are delivered within budgetary constraints.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services required for fabrication projects.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or issues, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to assess work progress, quality standards, and safety compliance.
• Communicate effectively with project team members, stakeholders, and senior management to provide project updates, address concerns, and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards governing steel fabrication projects, including safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and closeout documents.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the project team.

AS A MEMBER OF THE TEAM, YOU CAN EXPECT

• Competitive pay for the area based on your years of experience.
• Full benefits package – Including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, educational assistance, and more.
• Career growth – Opportunities to progress in your career will be provided based on experience, continued training, and education.
• Safety is the priority – Our goal is to send everyone home to their families in the same condition they arrived at each day.

About us

Cimolai-HY is a partnership between HY Steel LLC and Cimolai S.p.A., each an industry leader with a proven track record in their respective fields. Cimolai-HY combines the unique capabilities of each to provide best-in-class structural steel design and fabrication services to our clients.

Cimolai HY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, hairstyle, marital or family status, physical or mental disability, uniformed service, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.