Project Manager

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto/Fuel Allowance

ESOP

Full Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Traveling Project Manager for structural steel projects in the Greater Philadelphia region.

You will oversee projects from $100K to $40M, with a sweet spot of $3M to $10M, traveling regionally and coordinating with engineering, fabrication, and field teams. This role demands 3–7+ years of PM experience, strong knowledge of fabrication and erection, and proficiency in Bluebeam and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of direct PM experience in structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals.
• Familiar with fabrication and field erection operations.
• Able to independently manage 3–5 active projects simultaneously.
• Software: Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel regionally; valid driver's license.
• Onboarding: 2-day regional training within 2–3 months.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil/Structural Eng.
• Experience with Sage ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from turnover through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence.
• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, RFIs, change orders, billing support, and contract compliance.
• Coordinate with detailing, fabrication, and erection teams and with clients/subcontractors.
• Build and maintain critical-path schedules; mitigate risks and site issues.
• Conduct site visits, participate in client meetings, maintain relationships.

Skills

3 to 7+ years PM experience

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Travel

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Civil-Structural Eng

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Project Manager (3682481) Pennsylvania, USA

Salary: GBP80000 - GBP120000 per annum

Schedule: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation: $80,000 – $120,000 / year + Auto/Fuel Allowance, ESOP & Full Benefits

About the Company

We are a premier, 100% employee-owned (ESOP) specialty contractor delivering full-service structural steel and miscellaneous metals solutions from design and fabrication through field erection. With a long-standing legacy of excellence and continuous regional expansion across commercial, public, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure markets, we foster a collaborative, growth-focused culture where every employee shares directly in the company's financial success.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Traveling Project Manager based in the Greater Philadelphia region to oversee structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects ranging from $100K to $40M (with a sweet spot of $3M to $10M).

In this role, you will independently manage 3 to 5 concurrent projects, serving as the central liaison between internal engineering, detailing, fabrication, and erection teams, as well as external clients and field subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Full Lifecycle Management: Lead projects from initial turnover through final closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence.

Financial & Contract Oversight: Manage project budgets, cost tracking, RFIs, change orders, billing support, and contract compliance.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with internal detailing, fabrication, and erection divisions to maintain alignment and momentum.

Schedule & Operations: Build and maintain critical-path project schedules, proactively mitigating risks and addressing job-site issues.

Site & Client Engagement: Conduct regular site visits, participate in customer coordination meetings, and maintain strong client relationships.

Candidate Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

3 to 7+ years of direct project management experience in structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals.

Strong familiarity with both fabrication and field erection operations (preference for candidates with robust field/erection experience).

Demonstrated ability to independently manage 3–5 active projects simultaneously.

Software Proficiency: Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.

Travel & Driver's License: Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally based on project needs.

Onboarding Requirement: Willingness to attend a initial 2-day regional training program within the first 2–3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with Sage ERP software.

Months 1–3: Comprehensive onboarding covering internal workflows, estimating integration, change-order management, and managing initial small-scale/miscellaneous scopes.

Months 3–6: Mentorship phase working alongside a senior PM on complex builds.

Months 6–12: Full autonomy managing dedicated project portfolios with ongoing operational support.

Long-Term Development: Structured individual development plans, sponsored conference attendance, and specialized technical training.

Base Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Employee Ownership (ESOP): Direct participation in profit-sharing and company growth

Transportation: Monthly auto allowance and fuel coverage

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare options (including family plans)

Perks & Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), mobile phone stipend, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Interview Process

Predictive Index Behavioral & Cognitive Assessment (~20 mins)

On-site Interview & Facility Tour