Steel, Coatings and Non-Destructive Testing Project Manager

SMEUSA; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k profit sharing

Performance bonuses

Wage evaluations

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

SME is seeking a Project Manager in our Steel, Coatings, and Nondestructive Testing (SCN) group to lead fabrication QA review services for steel and concrete structures in Michigan.

You will work directly with counties, cities, fabricators, and SCN staff, coordinating reviews from proposal through final documentation and providing technical consulting on DOE fabrication QA requirements applicable to Local Agencies. Collaboration with inspection and testing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication review, QA, and/or material testing.
• Ability to scope, price, and manage technical review work.
• Organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage fabrication QA review projects for Local Agency clients in Michigan.
• Prepare scopes and quotes for fabrication review work.
• Serve as primary contact for counties, cities, fabricators, and SCN staff.
• Coordinate and schedule fabrication shop reviews for structural steel and concrete components.
• Oversee review schedules, reporting, and final documentation packages.
• Review reports for quality, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal.
• Identify issues during fabrication and coordinate resolution with the team and client.
• Support business development, proposal generation, project setup, and invoice review.

Skills

QA/QC knowledge

Client communication

Project coordination

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SME is seeking a Project Manager to join our Steel, Coatings, and Nondestructive Testing (SCN) group to leadprojectmanagement and provide technical support forfabricationquality assurance (QA)review services for steel and concrete structures. This role focuses onprojects performed in fabrication shops on behalf of Michigan counties and cities,in accordance withMDOT requirements.

This position is ideal for someone who understands fabrication processes,has experience withQA/QCtestingand inspections, is familiar with DOT standards and specifications,is comfortable working directly withclients andfabricators, and can lead technical review work from proposal through final documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage steel and concrete fabricationQAreview projects for Local Agency clients in Michigan
• Prepare scopes and quote fabrication review work based on MDOT standards and project requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for counties, cities, fabricators, and internal SCN staff
• Coordinate and schedule fabrication shop reviews for structural steel and concrete components
• Work closely with inspection and testing staff to execute reviewsin accordance withMDOTspecifications and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Oversee review schedules, reporting, and final documentation packages
• Review reports for quality, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal
• Identifyissues during fabrication and coordinate resolution with the team and client
• Support business development, proposal generation, project setup, and invoice review
• Become proficient with MDOT and project specific fabrication QA requirements applicable toLocal Agencies
• Provide technical consulting related to structural steel and prestressed concrete fabrication QAservices
• Occasionallyassistwith project management support for other SCN services

Requirements:

• Experience with fabrication review,specialinspections, quality assurance,and/or materialstesting-related projectmanagementpreferred, but notallrequiredfor the right candidate with a learning mindset
• Ability to scope, price, and manage technical review work
• Organized, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple active fabrication projects
• Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel,Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, teammembers, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly.
• Has a general aptitude foridentifyingand resolving complex technical problems in the field or office,utilizingcritical thinking and logical reasoning.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct,maintainingconfidentiality and ensuring safety and security in allaspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe workingenvironment for yourself and others
• Technicalexpertiseassociated with DOT specifications and construction standards
• Comfortable managing, tracking progress, and monitoring deliverables for several projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

SME's Core Values:

• Honestly and Integrity
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Teamwork
• Practical Solutions

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees isthecornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meetingan expectation, but a keycomponentof your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after30 daysof employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off

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