Project Manager/Coordinator

Katalyst Systems Impact; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Design Build Structures is seeking an organized Project Manager / Production Coordinator to lead fabrication operations from kickoff through delivery. You will coordinate schedules, production timelines, and customer expectations while serving as the primary liaison among customers, engineering, detailing, fabrication, and field installation.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, familiarity with structural steel fabrication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience reading structural and architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of AISC standards and structural steel fabrication practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple structural steel fabrication projects from award through final delivery.
• Coordinate project schedules, production timelines, and customer expectations.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers, engineers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review drawings, specs and contracts to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and resolve issues affecting schedule or budget.
• Coordinate material requirements and production priorities to support efficient flow.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication knowledge

Read structural drawings

MS Office & MS Project

Communication & organization

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Tekla EPM

FabSuite

Job description

Project Manager / Production Coordinator

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Salary: $60,000–$75,000, depending on experience

Design Build Structures is seeking an organized, hands‑on Project Manager / Production Coordinator to help lead fabrication operations from project kickoff through final delivery.

This newly created leadership position is designed to support the company's continued growth and will play a key role in coordinating projects, leading production activities, and developing a high-performing team. As the link between customers, engineering, detailing, fabrication, and field installation, you'll ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the high-quality standards our customers expect.

The ideal candidate has experience in structural steel fabrication, blueprint interpretation, project coordination, production scheduling, and customer communication. This role requires exceptional organization, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, leading people, and seeing projects come together from concept to completion, we'd love to talk with you.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health benefits beginning after 30 days
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with an excellent employer match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long-term career growth with a locally owned, growing company

What You'll Do

Project Management & Customer Coordination

• Manage multiple structural steel fabrication projects from award through final delivery.
• Coordinate project schedules, production timelines, and customer expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, engineers, architects, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and related documentation to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively resolve issues affecting schedule, quality, or budget.
• Coordinate material requirements and production priorities to support efficient project flow.

Production Coordination & Operations

• Coordinate production schedules to maximize efficiency and meet customer deadlines.
• Monitor workloads, labor utilization, and production priorities across multiple projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication, workflow, and operational efficiency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, direction, and support to production personnel.
• Foster collaboration between detailing, fabrication, purchasing, and installation teams.
• Help establish priorities while maintaining accountability for project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes and project sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Working knowledge of AISC standards and structural steel fabrication practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Project.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• Three to five years of project management experience within structural steel fabrication, miscellaneous metals, or commercial construction.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with fabrication management software such as Tekla EPM, FabSuite, or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of AWS welding standards and structural steel quality control practices.
• Leadership and team development
• Project planning and coordination
• Time management and organization
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Cost control and budget awareness
• Customer relationship management
• Contract administration
• Negotiation and conflict resolution

Why Design Build Structures?

Since 2002, Design Build Structures has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality structural steel fabrication through exceptional craftsmanship, dependable service, and strong customer relationships. As a locally owned and growing company, we're investing in the people and leadership needed to continue building on that success.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, help shape a growing team, and build a long‑term career with a company that values quality and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.