Project Manager – Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection

Construction Worldwide; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Worldwide is seeking a Project Manager for structural steel fabrication and erection on West Coast projects, including commercial, infrastructure, aviation, and high-rise work.

You will own project strategy, constructability, scheduling, cost management, fabrication, erection, and client relationships, guiding teams from pre-construction to closeout. Strong leadership and steel experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field OR 10+ years of relevant construction management experience.
• Proven experience managing structural steel fabrication and erection projects.
• Experience with complex commercial, infrastructure, aviation, stadium, high-rise, or similarly challenging projects.
• Strong understanding of AISC, AWS, and structural steel construction practices.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, change orders, contracts, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural steel projects from pre-construction and contract award through fabrication, erection, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project execution plans.
• Monitor project financial performance, costs, changes, and risk.
• Identify potential issues early and develop practical solutions before they impact the project.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for general contractors, clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate communication between office and field teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, detailing, fabrication, and erection teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements for constructability and potential issues.
• Participate in Design-Assist and pre-construction coordination.
• Help develop fabrication schedules and field erection sequencing.
• Coordinate procurement, subcontractors, deliveries, and field activities.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and coordination.
• Mentor Project Engineers and developing project professionals.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and effective communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, productivity, and profitability.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

10+ years of relevant construction management experience

Job description

Project Manager – Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection

Lead Complex Steel Projects That Shape the West Coast

Your next project could be one people drive past every day.

A well-established structural steel contractor with a strong reputation across the West Coast is looking for an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on complex structural steel fabrication and erection projects.

This is an opportunity for a construction professional who knows steel, understands the full project lifecycle, and enjoys having real ownership of schedule, cost, client relationships, and project results.

You’ll work on significant commercial, infrastructure, aviation, high-rise, and other complex projects while partnering with some of the region’s leading general contractors, developers, engineers, and construction professionals.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Lead Projects That Matter
Take ownership of major structural steel projects from pre-construction through final closeout—projects that become part of the West Coast’s skyline and infrastructure.

Be More Than a Project Administrator
You’ll have a meaningful role in project strategy, constructability, scheduling, cost management, fabrication, erection, and client relationships.

Work Across the Entire Steel Project Lifecycle
Collaborate with estimating, engineering, detailing, fabrication, transportation, and field erection teams to turn complex designs into successful builds.

Grow Your Leadership Impact
Mentor Project Engineers and junior team members while helping strengthen project execution and develop the next generation of steel construction professionals.

Join a Stable, Established Organization
Be part of a respected company with a strong project pipeline, experienced leadership, and the resources to support complex work.

Competitive Compensation & Long-Term Growth
A competitive compensation package and the opportunity to build a long-term career within an established structural steel organization.

What You’ll Do

As Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving successful project execution across safety, quality, schedule, client satisfaction, and profitability.

• Lead structural steel projects from pre-construction and contract award through fabrication, erection, and closeout
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project execution plans
• Monitor project financial performance, costs, changes, and risk
• Identify potential issues early and develop practical solutions before they impact the project

Client & Project Coordination

• Serve as a primary point of contact for general contractors, clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Build strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead project meetings and coordinate communication between office and field teams
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation

Steel Operations

• Coordinate with engineering, detailing, fabrication, and erection teams
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements for constructability and potential issues
• Participate in Design-Assist and pre-construction coordination
• Help develop fabrication schedules and field erection sequencing
• Coordinate procurement, subcontractors, deliveries, and field activities
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and coordination
• Mentor Project Engineers and developing project professionals
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and effective communication
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, productivity, and profitability
• Support Lean Construction and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Support LEED documentation and sustainable construction practices when applicable

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines strong project management skills with real structural steel experience.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field OR 10+ years of relevant construction management experience
• Proven experience managing structural steel fabrication and erection projects
• Experience with complex commercial, infrastructure, aviation, stadium, high-rise, or similarly challenging projects
• Strong understanding of AISC, AWS, and structural steel construction practices
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, change orders, contracts, and financial performance ... (continue the remaining list items exactly as above) ...

  Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.