Project Manager - Steel Erection

BALTIMORE JAZZ ALLIANCE INCORPORATED; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading construction firm in St. Louis seeks a Project Manager to oversee structural-steel and precast-erection projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in project management. Responsibilities include leading daily project activities, managing change orders, and ensuring timely communication with teams and clients. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $140,000, benefits including health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project-management or project-engineering experience in structural steel.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and shop details.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a professional, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily project activities from award through completion.
• Manage, track, and negotiate change orders.
• Support job superintendents with day-to-day job-site needs.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Mathematical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

Build Your Career With a Century‑Strong Leader in Construction

Ben Hur Construction Company has been shaping skylines and delivering exceptional construction solutions for more than 100 years. Founded in 1909 as a local steel erector, we have grown into a respected regional contractor with expertise in steel erection, fabrication, and general contracting across multiple Midwest locations. Our success is built on craftsmanship, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

About The Role

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers, architects, engineers, and internal project teams. This role oversees all phases of structural‑steel and precast‑erection projects, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, on time, and within budget.

Why This Role is for You

• Competitive Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 annually based on experience, plus additional incentives for extended travel assignments and company‑covered project‑related travel expenses.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), company‑paid life insurance, short‑term & long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match.
• Professional, stable company with more than a century of proven success.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership & Planning

• Lead daily project activities from award through completion.
• Interpret contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Establish project quality standards and safety requirements.

Contract & Change Management

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• Manage, track, and negotiate change orders.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, logistics plans, and erection sequences.

Field & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate contract requirements with subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Manage manpower, tools, equipment, and crane needs.
• Ensure timely drawing distribution and responses to RFIs.
• Oversee field surveys, documentation, and job‑site communication.

Execution & Reporting

• Support job superintendents with day‑to‑day job‑site needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, job cost reporting, and project records.
• Commun Constitutional progress and issues proactively with leadership and clients.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Build strong collaborative relationships across the organization, promoting teamwork and guiding cross‑departmental efforts to meet strategic objectives.
• Partner with team members and other internal stakeholders to drive projects forward, ensuring alignment, communication, and successful outcomes.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of project‑management or project‑engineering experience, preferably in structural steel or precast erection.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and shop details.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a professional, team‑focused attitude.
• Valid driver’s license.

Ready to Build What’s Next? If you are a project leader who thrives in a fast‑paced construction environment and enjoys seeing your work come to life in the built environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a company where your expertise truly makes an impact.

Ben Hur Construction Company is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.