Senior Project Manager / Structural Steel Construction

Achievers USA; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievers USA is seeking a seasoned Project Manager specializing in vertical structural steel for public works and commercial buildings in California. The role requires directing projects from initiation through close-out, coordinating with customers, design teams, detailers, and subcontractors, and ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.

You will manage detailing schedules, RFI processes, material purchasing, and shop fabrication coordination while maintaining safety standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years in structural steel (Coordinator/APM); 3+ years as PM.
• Experience reading architectural/structural plans; familiar with AISC Code of Standard Practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate structural steel projects from kick-off to close-out.
• Act as primary liaison between customers, design teams, detailers, and subcontractors.
• Oversee detailing schedules, RFI processes, material purchasing, and shop fabrication coordination.
• Coordinate delivery schedules, transportation, and field activities with subcontractors.
• Manage Change Order Requests (CORs), billing, and budget monitoring to meet or exceed gross profit goals.
• Ensure adherence to contract agreements, safety standards, and quality policies.

Skills

Client-facing

Organized

Fast-paced environment

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Trimble

ProCore

Job description

• Total Experience: 5+ years in structural steel (Coordinator/APM); 3+ years specifically as a Project Manager.
• Sector Focus: Vertical construction (public works and commercial buildings).
• Project History: * Managed 10+ vertical structural steel projects.
• Minimum of 2 projects exceeding $5M as the primary PM.
• Ability to manage an annual project load of $10M+.

Experience Requirements

• Total Experience: 5+ years in structural steel (Coordinator/APM); 3+ years specifically as a Project Manager.
• Sector Focus: Vertical construction (public works and commercial buildings).
• Project History: * Managed 10+ vertical structural steel projects.
• Minimum of 2 projects exceeding $5M as the primary PM.
• Ability to manage an annual project load of $10M+.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Plan, direct, and coordinate structural steel projects from kick-off to close-out.
• Communication: Act as the primary liaison between customers, design teams, detailers, and subcontractors.
• Workflow Management: Oversee detailing schedules, RFI processes, material purchasing, and shop fabrication coordination.
• Logistics: Coordinate delivery schedules, transportation, and field activities with subcontractors.
• Financials: Manage Change Order Requests (CORs), billing, and budget monitoring to meet or exceed gross profit goals.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to contract agreements, safety standards, and quality policies.
  

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Technical Skills: Proficient in reading architectural/structural plans; familiar with AISC Code of Standard Practice.
• Software: Experience with Microsoft Project, Trimble, and ProCore.
• Soft Skills: Strong client-facing abilities, highly organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000