Steel Project Manager

MDAEdge; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Steel Project Manager at MDAEdge will lead complex construction projects, coordinating with the Project Superintendent and design teams to plan, execute, and close out profitable initiatives. The role emphasizes safety, schedule, cost control, and stakeholder communication.

Empathy for client relationships and subcontractor alignment, plus hands-on management of preconstruction activities, buyout, and submittals are essential. Travel and non-traditional hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment.
• Manages the prestart process.
• Supports the preconstruction team including quantity takeoff, trade coordination and scope of work development.
• Leads plan and implementation of buyout schedule and manages subcontracts.
• Coordinates priorities with the team and approves shop drawings and samples.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

MS Office

Project management software

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

MS Office

PM software

Scheduling software

Accounting software

Job description

• The Steel Project Manager will provide overall direction and leadership for an entire project or a portion of a larger, more complex project in concert with the Project Superintendent. This position will fully implement and manage the operation and administration of the project. Builds and maintains lasting relationships with clients, design teams and subcontractors. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and core values of our client. As a Steel Project Manager, you will Self Perform Steel General Contracting with Commercial Building Experience.


• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.

Role Summary:

• The Steel Project Manager will provide overall direction and leadership for an entire project or a portion of a larger, more complex project in concert with the Project Superintendent. This position will fully implement and manage the operation and administration of the project. Builds and maintains lasting relationships with clients, design teams and subcontractors. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and core values of our client. As a Steel Project Manager, you will Self Perform Steel General Contracting with Commercial Building Experience.


• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.


• Career Path: Project Manager 2.

Core Key Role Responsibilities:

• Leads all aspects of the company's safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed.


• Manages the prestart process.


• Supports the preconstruction team including quantity takeoff, trade coordination and scope of work development, scope review, bid package development, schedule development, bid list creation and bid advertisement.


• Leads plan and implementation of buyout schedule. Verifies pricing and scope, identifies successful bidders, provides gap analysis against initial scope and manages issuance of subcontracts. Manages the submittal schedule set-up.


• Coordinates priorities with the team; reviews and approves all shop drawings and samples prior to submittal to architects or engineers.


• Ensures approved submittals are returned to subcontractors and available to project team per the project schedule and the contract.


• Coordinates with Logistics to obtain pricing on materials and equipment.


• Confers with risk management to ensure approval and/or bonding requirements for subcontractors. Reviews decisions with project leader. Provides ongoing risk analysis of subcontractors throughout project lifecycle.


• Coordinates the various stakeholders of the project including but not limited to subcontractors, owner, field, design team, vendors, etc.


• Disseminates change requests to subcontractors for pricing and schedule input. Gathers and evaluates subcontractor pricing to confirm accuracy.


• Prepares, submits and obtains owner/architect approval for change requests.


• Leads various meetings such as monthly project reviews, progress meetings and OAC (Owner Architect) meetings.


• Completes monthly subcontractor and owner pay application process.


• Prepares project schedule with the Project Superintendent. Gathers input from project team and utilizes Lean principles as appropriate. Develops and updates project schedule for both preconstruction and construction activities. Manages materials, labor and procurement logs to ensure appropriate resources are available to meet the project schedule.


• Identifies potential schedule impacts including scope, weather, manpower and changes, and facilitates mitigation plans for these impacts.


• Provides appropriate written documentation for decisions affecting various aspects of the project such as budget, schedule, legal, quality and/or safety. Employs current best practices for documentation requirements.


• Provides a variety of regular reporting and analysis to project team(s) to communicate overall project status and profitability.


• Prepares monthly cost and margin forecast with input from superintendent and reviews with the project team. Participates in the development of the project budget. Regularly reviews costs relative to the budget and highlights discrepancies to enable improved financial performance.


• Leads overall project closeout process using best practice standards, tools and processes such as the close-out punch list, financials, sub contracts, warranties, etc.


• Interfaces with region/company legal counsel as appropriate.

Additional Core Key Role Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.


• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).


• Ability to conduct effective presentations.


• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).


• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects.


• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.


• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.


• Proficiency in project management and accounting software (Advanced).


• Proficiency in required construction technology (Advanced).


• Proficiency in scheduling software (Advanced).


• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy (Intermediate).


• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships.


• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.


• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:

• 5+ years construction management experience.

Working Environment:

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.


• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.


• May require periods of travel and/or relocation.


• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.


• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).


• Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office.


• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.


• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.