Sr. Project Manager

Axion Recruitment Limited; Aubrey (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axion Recruitment Limited represents a client seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead structural steel fabrication projects from contract award through to completion. You will manage multiple high-value projects, coordinating with general contractors, engineers, detailers, fabrication teams and subcontractors to deliver work on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Travel to site locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in structural steel or fabrication
• 5+ years managing projects exceeding $5M
• Experience with concurrent projects totaling $10M+
• Proficient in Procore, Autodesk, EJE or Endeavour
• Knowledge of Tekla or SDS/2, AWS D1.1, AISC Code of Standard Practice
• Experience with BIM coordination and fabrication shop workflows
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Willingness to travel; valid driver''s license
• All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work in the USA

Responsibilities

• Lead structural steel fabrication projects from award to completion
• Develop and manage schedules, resources and milestones
• Coordinate contractors, detailers, erectors, suppliers
• Monitor shop drawings, submittals and RFIs to prevent delays
• Oversee purchasing schedules for timely materials
• Manage scope changes and change orders with approvals
• Monitor budgets and address cost overruns with production
• Act as senior client contact for kickoff meetings and progress updates
• Support bid reviews and handovers with estimating teams
• Mentor or supervise project managers as required

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership & mentoring

Tools

Procore

Autodesk

EJE

Endeavour

Tekla

SDS/2

Job description

Our client is recruiting an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead structural steel fabrication projects from contract award through to completion. You will manage multiple high-value projects, coordinating with general contractors, engineers, detailers, fabrication teams and subcontractors to deliver work on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural and custom steel fabrication contracts ranging from $1M to $25M+, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop and manage project schedules, resource plans and key milestones.
• Coordinate general contractors, detailers, steel erectors, joist and deck suppliers, and miscellaneous metal fabricators.
• Monitor shop drawings, submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) to prevent delays and rework.
• Oversee purchasing schedules to ensure materials are ordered and delivered on time.
• Identify changes to project scope, issue written notices, and secure approval before additional work proceeds.
• Price and negotiate change orders, maintaining accurate records against contract values.
• Monitor budgets, identify cost overruns and work with production teams to address issues.
• Act as the senior client contact, leading project kickoff meetings, progress updates and project reviews.
• Work with estimating teams to ensure accurate project handovers and support bid reviews.
• Mentor or supervise project managers as required.

Skills

• 10+ years of project management experience in structural steel or steel fabrication, including at least 5 years managing projects exceeding $5M.
• Proven experience managing concurrent projects with a combined contract value of $10M or more.
• Strong knowledge of steel fabrication, shop drawings and erection processes.
• Proficiency in project management and ERP software such as Procore, Autodesk, EJE or Endeavour.
• Strong understanding of contract documents, project specifications, change order pricing and negotiation.
• Excellent communication, organization and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Knowledge of Tekla or SDS/2, AWS D1.1 standards, and the AISC Code of Standard Practice is advantageous.
• Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection and fabrication shop workflows is preferred.
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising project managers or project engineers is preferred.

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.