Project Manager

Novax Recruitment Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Career progression

Large-scale projects

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Project Manager for structural steel erection in Milwaukee, WI. You will own projects from award to completion, coordinating labor, equipment, and subcontractors while ensuring safety, quality, and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in structural steel, reads drawings well, and can manage budgets and schedules. A related degree is preferred, with strong client communication and MS Office/Bluebeam proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural steel
• Experience managing commercial construction projects for a GC or specialty contractor
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and specs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
• Strong organizational, communication, and client relationship skills
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple structural steel erection and fabrication projects from award through completion
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documentation
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and field operations
• Prepare purchase orders and subcontract agreements
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, profitability, and cash flow
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Produce project progress reports, financial forecasts, and billing updates

Skills

Project management

Structural steel

Communication

Client relations

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting

Reading drawings

MS Office

Bluebeam

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager – Structural Steel Erection

Why This Role Matters

Join a well-established and highly respected structural steel contractor that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering complex commercial and industrial projects.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects from award through completion while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a business that continues to invest in long-term growth.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

If you're looking for a stable company with a strong pipeline of work and genuine career progression, this is a fantastic opportunity.

• Manage multiple structural steel erection and fabrication projects from award through completion.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and field operations.
• Prepare purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, profitability, and cash flow.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Produce project progress reports, financial forecasts, and billing updates.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within structural steel.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects for a General Contractor or specialty contractor.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Strong organisational, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$110,000
• Bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term career progression with a growing, industry-recognised business
• Opportunity to work on large-scale commercial and industrial structural steel projects.