Project Manager – Structural & Miscellaneous Steel

Iron Sky Recruiting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership participation (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive company culture

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager in Tucson, Arizona. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or 5–7 years of experience in commercial construction, preferably with structural steel. Key responsibilities include managing project activities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining profitability. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers competitive compensation based on experience and employee ownership participation.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in commercial construction, preferably structural steel.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with FabSuite or Bluebeam a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project management functions for assigned projects.
• Serve as primary customer interface for technical questions.
• Uphold company reputation through outstanding client service.
• Coordinate shop production, material availability, and approved drawings to meet project schedules.
• Serve as primary customer interface for technical questions and project coordination issues.
• Work independently while collaborating with management and other departments to ensure communication, coordination, and profitability.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

FabSuite

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

An employee-owned construction company is seeking a skilled Project Manager to coordinate all project activities and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining profitability. This role is critical in managing timelines, budgets, and communication between clients, field teams, and shop personnel. The Project Manager will help deliver high-quality projects on schedule while fostering collaboration and efficiency across departments.

The Role

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing assigned projects from start to finish. Success in this role means ensuring projects meet customer requirements, remain profitable, and are completed on time. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for technical questions, change orders, and project coordination while maintaining strong communication with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage, organize, coordinate, and control project management functions for assigned projects.
• Support the RFI process, reviewing submissions to ensure clarity and prompt responses.
• Issue change orders as needed, balancing customer fairness with company cost coverage.
• Coordinate shop production, material availability, and approved drawings to meet project schedules.
• Serve as primary customer interface for technical questions and project coordination issues.
• Work independently while collaborating with management and other departments to ensure communication, coordination, and profitability.
• Respond promptly to emails, phone calls, and inquiries to maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain flexibility and composure while juggling multiple priorities and adjusting to changing demands.
• Uphold company reputation through professional appearance, actions, and outstanding client service.
• Create a positive and productive work environment for team members, customers, and vendors.
• Stay informed on steel industry trends and general economic conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or 5–7 years of commercial construction experience (structural steel experience preferred).
• General knowledge of commercial construction trades for coordination purposes.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with FabSuite or Bluebeam a plus.
• Excellent planning, negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability and capacity to work independently while making sound decisions.

Nice to Have

• Experience in an employee-owned company environment.
• Prior experience managing structural and miscellaneous steel projects.

Salary

Competitive compensation based on experience.

Location

On-site, Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Benefits

• Employee ownership participation (ESOP)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive company culture