Senior Project Manager

SST Direct; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revenue share potential

High-level ownership and visibility

Exposure to advanced systems

Job summary

SST Direct seeks a Senior Project Manager in McGregor, Texas, to lead structural steel programs. You will oversee project execution from design to delivery, ensuring integration across teams and maintaining client relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience in leadership roles, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and Procore. Competitive compensation includes a base salary of $130,000, with potential revenue sharing up to $325,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project leadership experience in structural steel or industrial construction.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent large-scale projects.
• Strong background in structural steel design and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own execution strategies for multiple projects.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery for engineered steel systems.
• Oversee portfolio-level performance across cost, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

BIM coordination platforms

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Structural Steel Programs

Location: McGregor, Texas
Compensation: $130,000 base + revenue share (up to $325,000 total compensation potential)
Travel: Up to 25%
Employment Type: Direct Hire Opportunity

About the Role

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a company seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic leadership across multiple concurrent, mission-critical structural steel programs. This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of engineered steel building systems—from pre-construction and design coordination through fabrication, logistics, erection, and commissioning.

This position operates at a senior level within the organization, driving execution strategy, portfolio performance, and cross-functional alignment between engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and field operations. The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in supporting continued expansion into data center, industrial, and large‑scale infrastructure markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own execution strategies across multiple concurrent structural steel projects, including master schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk management frameworks aligned with hyperscale and industrial client demands.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery for engineered steel building systems, ensuring seamless integration between design, engineering, fabrication (manufacturing facility), logistics, and field erection.
• Oversee portfolio-level performance across cost, schedule, quality, safety, and risk, ensuring consistent execution across all active programs.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Design Managers while maintaining direct ownership of the most complex and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with engineering and estimating teams to support proposal development, value engineering, and preconstruction strategy for competitive bid positioning.
• Manage executive-level client relationships, including progress reporting, governance meetings, and proactive issue resolution to ensure long‑term partnership success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including adoption of digital tools (Primavera P6, Procore, BIM platforms) and implementation of best practices across engineering and fabrication workflows.
• Identify systemic risks across projects and implement mitigation strategies to improve predictability, efficiency, and delivery performance.
• Ensure alignment between manufacturing output and field installation schedules to maintain optimal project flow and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive project leadership experience in structural steel, industrial construction, or mission‑critical infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent large‑scale projects or program‑level portfolios.
• Strong background in structural steel design, fabrication, and erection processes.
• Experience working in integrated environments involving engineering, fabrication, and field construction coordination.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, and BIM coordination platforms.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to expand technical scope beyond structural steel into broader construction disciplines.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and program-level decision‑making capability
• Ability to manage complex, fast‑paced, and evolving project environments
• Excellent communication skills with executive-level client and stakeholder engagement experience
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage and mentor cross‑functional teams
• High-level understanding of risk management, scheduling, and cost control at a portfolio scale
• Ability to lead subcontractors, vendors, fabrication teams, and field operations with accountability and performance focus
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret project data and drive performance improvementsHigh attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and execution excellence
• Adaptability and resilience in fast‑moving, high‑demand environments

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to lead high‑impact structural steel programs supporting data center and industrial expansion
• Direct involvement in an integrated engineering, manufacturing, and construction delivery model
• Revenue share potential tied to portfolio performance
• Exposure to advanced fabrication and delivery systems
• High‑level ownership and visibility across strategic client programs