Senior Structural Steel Project Manager

gpac; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

PTO

Career Growth

Discretionary Bonus

Long-term Opportunity

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Project Manager in Illinois to oversee large-scale steel projects from award to completion. The ideal candidate has hands-on fabrication and erection experience and can manage projects ranging from 2,500 to 5,000+ tons with strong leadership and communication.

Responsibilities include coordinating fabrication, detailing, erection, and field operations, reviewing drawings and schedules, and maintaining budgets and progress.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing structural steel projects.
• Hands-on with fabrication and erection processes.
• Ability to read and interpret structural/shop drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural steel projects from contract award through completion.
• Coordinate fabrication, detailing, erection, and field operations.
• Work closely with customers, engineers, detailers, fabricators, and erection crews.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, costs, materials, and manpower.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and project stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project issues to keep work on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to contract requirements.

Skills

Project management

Structural steel

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Job description

gpac is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Project Manager in Illinois to oversee large-scale steel projects from award to completion. The ideal candidate has hands-on fabrication and erection experience and can manage projects ranging from 2,500 to 5,000+ tons with strong leadership and communication.

Responsibilities include coordinating fabrication, detailing, erection, and field operations, reviewing drawings and schedules, and maintaining budgets and progress.