Project Manager I

Seizmic-Inc; Covina (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Holidays and PTO

Hybrid/telework opportunities

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Structural Support Systems (SSS) is seeking an organized Project Manager to keep complex steel and material handling projects moving, coordinating customers, engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to avoid roadblocks.

You will oversee projects from handoff to completion, manage schedules, documentation, RFIs, submittals and milestones, and serve as the primary contact for customers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of project management or coordination experience in manufacturing or related industry.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from kickoff through final closeout.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers and internal teams.
• Coordinate activities between Engineering, Manufacturing, and other internal groups.
• Lead kickoff and coordination meetings; track schedules and milestones.
• Monitor progress, risks, and changes; maintain project documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to support execution.
• Support continuous improvement within the PM department.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Drawing interpretation

Multitasking

PMP certification

Travel ~20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Construction Management or Business

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Description

Project Manager

Structural Support Systems (SSS)

Build Projects. Build Relationships. Build Your Career.

At Structural Support Systems (SSS), we're looking for an organized, proactive Project Manager who thrives on keeping projects moving and people connected. If you enjoy coordinating complex projects, solving problems before they become roadblocks, and working with customers, engineering, manufacturing, and field teams, this could be the perfect opportunity.

This position offers the chance to manage a variety of custom structural steel and material handling projects while growing your project management career within a collaborative and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you'll oversee assigned projects from handoff through completion while serving as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams. You'll coordinate schedules, documentation, communication, and project milestones to ensure successful execution.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage multiple projects from kickoff through final closeout.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers throughout each project.
• Coordinate activities between Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Solutions, Submittal Services, S-Mark Inspections, and other internal teams.
• Lead project kickoff and coordination meetings.
• Track project schedules, engineering drawings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, approvals, and documentation.
• Coordinate fabrication schedules, procurement activities, installation planning, and project logistics.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks, delays, or scope changes.
• Maintain organized project documentation and provide regular project status updates.
• Work closely with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to support successful project execution.
• Assist in resolving project challenges while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Project Management department.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys bringing people together to accomplish shared goals.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 2 to 4 years of project coordination or project management experience in manufacturing, structural steel, construction, engineering, fabrication, or a related industry.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn project management software.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time, primarily within Southern California with occasional overnight travel.

Why Join Structural Support Systems?

At SSS, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects while collaborating with talented professionals across engineering, manufacturing, and installation. As your experience grows, so will the size and complexity of the projects you manage.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Potential hybrid/telework opportunities (position dependent)
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

If you're looking for a career where organization, communication, and leadership make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that's helping build safer, stronger structural solutions throughout the Western United States.