Project Manager- Industrial Steel Projects-Fab/Erecting

MK Consulting Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group in Norfolk, VA seeks an Industrial Projects Steel Project Manager to oversee structural and miscellaneous steel projects from contract award through fabrication, delivery, and field erection.

You will coordinate internal teams such as detailing, estimating, and shop fabrication with external field erection crews, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals while maintaining strong client and contractor relationships.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management or estimating experience in structural steel fabrication or industrial construction.
• Ability to read complex structural and shop drawings; familiarity with AISC and ASTM.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Bluebeam, and 3D detailing software (e.g., Tekla or SDS/2).

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Coordination: Review contracts, blueprints, and drawings; set schedules and track milestones.
• Fabrication & Shop Oversight: Coordinate with the fabrication shop to set priorities and review shop drawings.
• Financial & Cost Management: Create budgets, forecast costs, and approve change orders or invoices.
• Communication & Management: Serve as the main contact for owners, general contractors, and subcontractors; lead project meetings.
• Safety & Quality Control: Ensure compliance with industry standards and enforce job-site safety plans.

Skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Tekla

SDS/2

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Industrial Projects Steel Project Manager oversees structural and miscellaneous steel projects from contract award through fabrication, delivery, and field erection.

Position Overview

The Project Manager serves as the main contact for clients, engineers, and vendors. They coordinate internal teams like detailing, estimating, and shop fabrication with external field erection crews. Their main goal is to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Coordination: Review contracts, blueprints, and architectural drawings. Set project schedules, track milestones, and manage material procurement.
• Fabrication & Shop Oversight: Coordinate with the fabrication shop to set production priorities, monitor progress, and review shop drawings.
• Financial & Cost Management: Create project budgets, forecast costs, and approve change orders or invoices.
• Communication & Management: Act as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, and subcontractors. Lead project meetings and resolve site issues.
• Safety & Quality Control: Ensure all work complies with industry standards (such as AISC and ASTM guidelines) and enforce job-site safety plans.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of project management or estimating experience in structural steel fabrication or industrial construction.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read complex structural and shop drawings. Familiarity with industry standards (AISC, NISD, ASTM).
• Software Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Project), Bluebeam, and 3D modeling or detailing software (like Tekla or SDS/2).
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is often preferred, though equivalent hands‑on industry experience is widely accepted.