Project Manager — Structural Steel & Metals

Waukegan-Steel; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $110k

Bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Career growth

Vehicle program

Phone and laptop

Training and development

Job summary

Lockport Steel is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects across the Chicagoland and Midwest regions. You will manage the day-to-day contract scope from award to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence while serving as the main point of contact for GCs and customers.

The role offers growth in responsibility as the company expands its client base, fabrication capabilities, and project portfolio, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of PM experience in construction or steel fabrication.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in reading architectural and structural drawings.
• Knowledge of AIA billing procedures (G702/G703).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follow established Lockport Steel PM policies and procedures.
• Review project documents to understand scope, specs, schedules, and contracts.
• Manage multiple structural steel and metals projects from award through closeout.
• Develop project schedules, sequencing, and installation coordination strategies.
• Coordinate shop drawings, submittals, approvals, fabrication schedules, and field installation.
• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs.
• Identify scope changes, prepare change orders and track approvals.
• Prepare and manage monthly pay apps using AIA G702 and G703.
• Coordinate activities with customers, architects, engineers, fabricators, erectors, and field personnel.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Resolve day-to-day project issues while maintaining customer relationships.
• Lead project closeout activities, including punch lists and final documentation.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Independent work

Procore

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil Eng or Construction Mgmt

Tools

Procore

Job description

Lockport Steel is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects across the Chicagoland and Midwest regions. You will manage the day-to-day contract scope from award to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence while serving as the main point of contact for GCs and customers.

The role offers growth in responsibility as the company expands its client base, fabrication capabilities, and project portfolio, with