Remote Structural Steel Project Leader

Kimmel & Associates Inc.; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Project travel across Western US

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Structural & Miscellaneous Steel to lead projects from detailing through fabrication, erection, and closeout.

This remote opportunity focuses on delivering schedules, budgets, and client relationships across Western US projects. You will collaborate with preconstruction, detailing, fabrication, purchasing, safety, and project administration teams to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable project execution.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing structural and miscellaneous steel projects.
• 3–5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager within the structural steel industry.
• Strong understanding of the full structural steel project lifecycle, including detailing, fabrication, procurement, delivery, and erection.
• Experience with design-assist and design-build project delivery preferred.
• Structural steel detailing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, change management, subcontract administration, and progress billing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, OneNote, and Bluebeam Revu/Studio.
• Experience with Procore document control and project management workflows.
• Ability to navigate IFC detailing models using Trimble Connect.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 preferred.
• Familiarity with Tekla or SDS2 is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel for project meetings and jobsite visits, including overnight travel and periodic weekly site visits.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and general contractors following preconstruction turnover.
• Coordinate engineering, design teams, and detailing personnel to manage drawing releases, model reviews, RFIs, and submittals.
• Align material procurement, fabrication releases, deliveries, and erection sequencing with project schedules.
• Direct and support assigned Assistant Project Managers and project coordinators.
• Coordinate vendors, sub-fabricators, and erection subcontractors throughout project execution.
• Manage project scope changes, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and contract administration.
• Develop monthly cost forecasts, oversee progress billing, and manage project cash flow.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and overall performance to identify and resolve potential issues.
• Coordinate field issue resolution with erection teams, safety personnel, and quality teams.
• Participate in project meetings and jobsite visits to maintain alignment and address project needs.
• Maintain project documentation and document control through Procore.
• Drive final billing, retention release, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Trimble Connect

Bluebeam Revu/Studio

Microsoft Project

Job description

Kimmel & Associates Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Structural & Miscellaneous Steel to lead projects from detailing through fabrication, erection, and closeout.

This remote opportunity focuses on delivering schedules, budgets, and client relationships across Western US projects. You will collaborate with preconstruction, detailing, fabrication, purchasing, safety, and project administration teams to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable project execution.