Project Manager II

Sure Steel, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sure Steel, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager II to lead construction projects from planning through closeout, managing budgets, schedules, and client communications on complex initiatives.

This senior role requires autonomy and strong leadership to drive project success in the Charlotte area. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure safety and quality, and mentor junior staff while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Lead preconstruction efforts, including scope review, estimating support, and procurement planning
• Ensure alignment between project scope, contract documents, and deliverables
• Manage daily project operations, including subcontractor coordination and field activities
• Oversee project progress, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor performance and ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and project expenditures
• Identify and mitigate cost risks to maintain financial performance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on progress, risks, and performance
• Build and maintain strong client and vendor relationships
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams
• Delegate tasks and provide guidance to junior staff and project engineers
• Support mentoring and development of Project Manager I and team members
• Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Resolve project issues, conflicts, and delays to maintain project momentum
• Ensure compliance with contracts, building codes, and safety regulations
• Maintain all project documentation including contracts, drawings, schedules, and reports
• Track project performance metrics and provide accurate reporting to leadership
• Manage change orders, RFIs, and project communications

Job description

At Sure Steel, Inc., we are more than just a construction company – we are builders of success, integrity, and innovation. We have established ourselves as a trusted leader in the steel fabrication and construction industry. Our commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation for delivering top-quality projects on time and within budget. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Position Overview

The Project Manager II is responsible for independently managing construction projects from planning through closeout. This role oversees all phases of the project lifecycle, including budgeting, scheduling, execution, and client communication. The Project Manager II serves as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and leads project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. This position requires a higher level of autonomy and leadership compared to Project Manager I, including ownership of moderately complex projects and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Management

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Lead preconstruction efforts, including scope review, estimating support, and procurement planning
• Ensure alignment between project scope, contract documents, and deliverables

Project Execution & Oversight

• Manage daily project operations, including subcontractor coordination and field activities
• Oversee project progress, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor performance and ensure compliance with safety requirements

Financial & Cost Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and project expenditures
• Identify and mitigate cost risks to maintain financial performance

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on progress, risks, and performance
• Build and maintain strong client and vendor relationships

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams
• Delegate tasks and provide guidance to junior staff and project engineers
• Support mentoring and development of Project Manager I and team members

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Resolve project issues, conflicts, and delays to maintain project momentum
• Ensure compliance with contracts, building codes, and safety regulations

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain all project documentation including contracts, drawings, schedules, and reports
• Track project performance metrics and provide accurate reporting to leadership
• Manage change orders, RFIs, and project communications