Senior Project Manager

Stella Jones

Fayetteville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total benefits package (

3 medical plans to choose from

Dental and Vision coverage

Life Insurance and AD&D policies

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Employee assistance program

Annual bonus program opportunity

401(k) with company match (150% on the

first 4% deferred)

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Stella-Jones Steel Structures in Fayetteville, TN is seeking a Project Manager II to lead complex steel fabrication projects from contract award through final delivery. The role requires coordinating across Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Planning, Shipping and Quality to meet schedules, budgets and quality standards.

This hybrid position requires 3 days in office and 2 days remote, with travel up to 15% across the US and Canada to meet clients, visit plants, and participate in industry

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
5+ years of industrial project management experience.
Steel fabrication experience preferred.
Familiarity with contract management and change orders.
Travel up to 15% within US and Canada.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of multiple steel fabrication projects from kickoff to delivery.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Planning, Shipping, and Quality.
Identify and manage risks and change orders.
Provide financial forecasting and reporting.
Maintain strong customer communications and relationships.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Financial awareness

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

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

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Learn more about our Steel Structures division: https://www.stella-jonessteelstructures.com

Position Overview

Stella-Jones Steel Structures is seeking a customer-focused Project Manager II to lead the execution of complex steel fabrication projects from contract award through final delivery. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders. This role requires excellent organizational skills, financial awareness, technical understanding, and the ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This newly added position is hybrid and based out of our Fayetteville, Tennessee plant/office (currently under construction), typically with 3 days in office and 2 days working from home per week. The role also requires the ability to travel within the United States and Canada up to 15% of the time to meet with clients, visit plants, and attend industry conferences.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery:

Manage multiple projects simultaneously from kickoff to final completion.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
Ensure alignment between Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Planning, Shipping, and Quality.
Identify and proactively manage risks.
Monitor progress against milestones and contractual commitments.
Ensure timely resolution of technical or operational issues.
Monitor project budgets and cost performance.
Track labor, material, and subcontractor costs.
Identify and manage change orders.
Protect project margins through disciplined oversight.
Provide regular financial forecasting and reporting.

Customer Communication & Relationship Management:

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers.
Maintain proactive and transparent communication.
Manage expectations and resolve concerns professionally.
Support long-term customer relationships through service excellence.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

Work closely with Engineering to ensure design clarity and constructability.
Coordinate with the team to ensure realistic scheduling.
Align with Supply Chain to mitigate material risks.
Facilitate internal project meetings to maintain alignment.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance:

Review contracts to understand scope and obligations.
Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure adherence to quality standards (CWB, AWS, customer specifications).
Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned.

Reporting & Documentation:

Prepare internal and customer progress reports.
Update dashboards and project tracking systems.
Ensure contractual compliance and record keeping.
All related tasks.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering field required
5+ years of experience in industrial project management required
Steel fabrication experience preferred
Excellent understanding of project scheduling and cost control
Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects
Familiarity with contract management and change order processes
Ability to travel in the United States and Canada up to 15%

Note: Employment at Stella-Jones in the United States is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. Also, there is no visa sponsorship of any kind available for this role.

Employee Benefits

As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including: