Senior Project Manager – Miscellaneous & Ornamental Metals

DL Metal Design, LLC; Quakertown (Bucks County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DL Metal Design (DLM) seeks a leadership-level Project Manager to oversee complex miscellaneous and ornamental metal projects from kickoff to closeout. You will mentor an Assistant Project Manager and coordinate with detailing, shop, and field teams to ensure on-time installation and project success.

The role offers exposure to diverse commercial construction projects across the region, with a potential hybrid work arrangement for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of construction project management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of miscellaneous and ornamental metal fabrication, detailing, and field installation.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple commercial construction projects.
• Strong reading of architectural and structural drawings, specs, shop drawings, and contract documents.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, costs, profitability, and risk.
• Strong understanding of change orders, scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Leadership experience supervising or mentoring junior project managers or coordinators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with general contractors, architects, engineers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple miscellaneous and ornamental metal projects from kickoff through installation and closeout.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project schedules for detailing, procurement, fabrication, and installation milestones.
• Review contract documents and drawings to identify challenges, discrepancies, and scope gaps.
• Coordinate shop drawings with the Detailing Management team for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate fabrication priorities with shop management and field crews.
• Attend project meetings with general contractors and other trades; conduct field visits and measurements.
• Manage closeout requirements including punch lists, final documentation, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor costs against budgets and identify overruns or margin concerns.
• Provide updates to executives on schedule, financials, changes, risks, and challenges.
• Escalate significant issues with recommended solutions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Supervision

Coordination

Communication

Budget management

Scheduling

Travel readiness

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

DL Metal Design (DLM) specializes in fabricating miscellaneous, ornamental, and light structural metalwork, integrating a diverse range of metals and glass. We have built our reputation on exceptional product quality, meticulous project coordination, and client-first service. Grounded in a culture of honesty, transparency, and real-time communication, our commitment to excellence has driven a rapid growth model that continues to expand today. At DLM, employees thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting where they have the runway to make a direct impact, advance their careers, and tackle complex, custom builds.

Job Overview

This is a leadership-level position for an individual with extensive experience managing complex miscellaneous and ornamental metal projects from initial coordination through final installation and closeout. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, proven project management capabilities, and the ability to independently lead multiple projects while supervising and mentoring an Assistant Project Manager.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a skilled and dedicated team on diverse commercial construction projects throughout the region. A hybrid work schedule may be considered for the right candidate.

Project Management & Execution

• Independently manage multiple miscellaneous and ornamental metal projects from initial contract review and project kickoff through fabrication, installation, and final closeout.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project schedules to ensure detailing, procurement, fabrication, and installation milestones are achieved.
• Review contract documents, architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify potential challenges, discrepancies, and scope gaps.
• Coordinate shop drawings with the Detailing Management team to make sure, submittals, RFIs, and other project documentation is accurate, complete, and complies with project requirements.
• Coordinate with shop management to establish fabrication priorities, monitor production progress, and address potential scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate with the Field Director to manage field installation crews, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Attend project meetings, coordinate with general contractors and other trades, and conduct field visits and measurements as required.
• Manage project closeout requirements, including punch lists, final documentation, and outstanding contractual obligations.
• Monitor project costs against established budgets and proactively identify potential overruns or margin concerns.
• Identify, document, price, and negotiate changes in contract scope in coordination with the estimating and sales departments.
• Ensure change orders are properly tracked, submitted, and followed through to approval in a timely manner.
• Review project progress and coordinate with the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely monthly progress billings.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, reduce unnecessary costs, and protect project margins.
• Directly supervise and manage an assigned Assistant Project Manager, providing clear direction, guidance, and accountability.
• Delegate appropriate project responsibilities to the APM while maintaining overall ownership and accountability for project performance.
• Review and monitor the APM's work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company procedures and project requirements.
• Establish clear priorities, expectations, and deadlines for assigned tasks.
• Provide constructive feedback and participate in evaluating the APM's performance and professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented working environment and serve as a resource for less experienced project management team members.
• Lead by example in communication, organization, accountability, and professional conduct.

Communication & Reporting

• Serve as a primary point of contact for general contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain clear, professional, and timely communication with internal departments and external project partners.
• Provide regular project status updates to company executives, including schedule performance, financial status, change orders, risks, and anticipated challenges.
• Escalate significant project issues promptly, accompanied by recommended solutions.
• Ensure project documentation, correspondence, and records are accurate, organized, and maintained in accordance with company procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of construction project management experience, including substantial direct experience managing miscellaneous and ornamental metal projects.
• Demonstrated success independently managing multiple commercial construction projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Extensive knowledge of miscellaneous and ornamental metal fabrication, detailing, and field installation processes.
• Strong understanding of architectural and structural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and construction contract documents.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, tracking costs, maintaining profitability, and identifying financial risks.
• Strong understanding of change order management, project scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Demonstrated leadership, including supervising, mentoring, or directing junior project managers, assistant project managers, or project coordinators.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities while maintaining accountability for overall project performance.
• Strong negotiation, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with general contractors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple active projects, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction project management software.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to regional project sites as required (reimbursable business expenses).
• Ability to safely access and navigate active construction sites in varying conditions.