Senior Structural Steel Project Leader

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Mental-health support

Volunteer time

Industry training and leadership

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd in Austin is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex steel projects from contract award through fabrication, erection and closeout.

The role offers responsibility across the full project lifecycle, with support from experienced teams and a clear route toward division leadership. Office-based with regular site visits and collaborative work with multiple stakeholders throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience covering both structural steel fabrication and erection.
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, schedules and variations.
• Confident communication with clients, shop teams and field leadership.
• Working knowledge of AISC requirements and construction safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and steel project management systems, such as Tekla.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects, taking responsibility for budgets, schedules, quality and safe delivery.
• Coordinate detailing, material orders, fabrication releases and erection sequences to keep shop and field operations aligned.
• Manage RFIs, drawing revisions and change orders, protecting project margins and maintaining accurate records.
• Build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors and internal teams through clear progress and financial updates.
• Work closely with site teams to resolve issues and maintain safe working practices.
• Mentor assistant project managers and support their development.
• Complete project closeouts, including cost reconciliation, documentation and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Client communication

AISC standards

Tekla

Tools

Tekla

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd in Austin is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex steel projects from contract award through fabrication, erection and closeout.

The role offers responsibility across the full project lifecycle, with support from experienced teams and a clear route toward division leadership. Office-based with regular site visits and collaborative work with multiple stakeholders throughout the project.