Project Manager

EXTREME STEEL INC.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Extreme Steel Inc. is seeking a highly organized Project Manager to oversee fabrication and erection projects from award through closeout in Sterling, VA.

You will manage schedules, budgets, materials, subcontractors, and customer communication to deliver safely, on time, and within budget. A successful PM is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing technical, operational, and client-facing responsibilities across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced steel fabrication

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management in steel fabrication, construction, metal manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Experience with general contractors, fabricators, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with project management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel required).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural and miscellaneous steel projects from contract award through final completion.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and scope for full understanding.
• Develop and maintain project schedules with fabrication, purchasing, and field teams.
• Coordinate with Estimating for proper handoff of awarded projects.
• Work with Purchasing to secure materials, subcontracted services, and equipment.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and labor hours to maintain profitability.
• Track change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Serve as primary contact for customers, general contractors, engineers, and vendors.
• Coordinate shop drawings, detailing, and approvals to meet timelines.
• Work with Production and Shop Supervisors on fabrication schedules.
• Coordinate field installation schedules with erection crews and subcontractors.
• Identify risks and develop proactive solutions.
• Ensure safety, quality, and company standards are met.
• Review invoices and subcontractor billing for accuracy.
• Maintain project files and status updates.
• Participate in meetings and site visits; support process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

MS Office / Excel

ERP systems

Reading drawings

Team coordination

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Construction management degree

Engineering background

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Extreme Steel is a growing structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication company seeking a highly organized and hands-on Project Manager to oversee the execution of fabrication and erection projects from award through closeout. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing schedules, budgets, materials, subcontractors, and customer communication to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This role serves as a key link between estimating, purchasing, production, field operations, and customers. A successful Project Manager is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. The ideal candidate has experience in steel fabrication, construction, or industrial project management and is capable of balancing technical, operational, and client-facing responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage structural and miscellaneous steel projects from contract award through final completion
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and scope to ensure full understanding of project requirements
• Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with fabrication, purchasing, and field teams
• Coordinate with Estimating to ensure proper handoff of awarded projects
• Work closely with Purchasing to ensure timely procurement of materials, subcontracted services, and equipment
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and labor hours to maintain profitability targets
• Track and manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, engineers, and vendors
• Coordinate shop drawings, detailing, and approvals to maintain project timelines
• Work with Production and Shop Supervisors to prioritize fabrication schedules
• Coordinate field installation schedules with erection crews and subcontractors
• Identify potential risks, delays, or cost impacts early and develop solutions
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety, quality, and company standards
• Review invoices, subcontractor billing, and material costs for accuracy
• Maintain accurate project files, reports, and status updates
• Participate in project meetings, job site visits, and internal planning meetings
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and workflows
• Assist leadership with forecasting workload, staffing, and material needs
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred but not required
• 2+ years of project management experience in steel fabrication, construction, metal manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or construction project workflows
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Experience working with general contractors, fabricators, and subcontractors
• Proficiency with project management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel required)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands, handle/feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally push, pull, or lift from below the waist, or lift from an overhead position and carry 5-10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Intermittent interaction with clients and suppliers. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and requires professional use of company provided equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a both an office environment and on or near the shop floor or active construction job sites where there may be moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to the risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high.

TRAVEL

• Occasional travel may be required for job site visits, project meetings, or customer coordination.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

Structural Steel fabrication: 2 years (Required)