Steel Stud Framing Project Manager

Suburban Drywall Inc.; Town of Lake Mills (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Drywall Inc. in Wisconsin’s Lake Mills area seeks a Project Manager for the Framing Division. You will coordinate metal framing projects, manage schedules, documents, and communications with general contractors, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring safety and quality compliance from start to close.

The role requires strong planning, budgeting, and leadership to keep multiple framing projects on time and within budget while maintaining professional client relations.

Qualifications

• Experience reading construction plans and framing details.
• Estimating experience and understanding of costs and quantities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organization and project management abilities.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Review estimates, schedules, contracts, shop drawings, specs, and docs.
• Manage contract administration, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Coordinate metal framing layouts, sequencing, and materials.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, project teams, and vendors.
• Represent the company at pre-construction and progress meetings.
• Communicate daily with field supervisors on plans and site readiness.
• Generate job sheets, work orders, purchase orders, field handoffs.
• Track project costs, materials, labor, and change orders impacts.
• Coordinate deliveries, equipment, and vendor follow-up.
• Serve as primary contact for dispute resolution and escalation.
• Maintain organized project documentation and closeout records.
• Collaborate with safety personnel to ensure compliance.
• Assist with estimating, bid review, and scope clarification.
• Ensure professional conduct and timely follow-through with customers.
• Operate and maintain company-provided technology and tools.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Metal framing

Read drawings

Estimating

MS Office

Organization

Driver's license

Job description

Company Overview

Suburban was founded as a small drywall services business in 1978. Today, we are Southern Wisconsin’s leading provider of construction finishes. We offer a complete line of drywall, insulation, metal framing, painting, and staining services. We pride ourselves on providing a wide range of construction services to complete your building project on time and on budget. At Suburban, quality results and a seamless customer experience come first. We believe that service makes the difference.

Position Summary

Suburban Drywall is seeking a Project Manager for our Framing Division. The Project Manager coordinates, plans, organizes, and oversees all aspects of metal framing projects, including project schedules, job documents, material coordination, field communication, contract administration, and correspondence in accordance with company policy, contract documents, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review estimates, schedules, contracts, shop drawings, specifications, and construction documents related to framing scope.
• Manage contract administration, including change orders, RFIs, RFPs, submittals, and field changes.
• Coordinate metal framing layouts, sequencing, manpower needs, and material requirements with field supervisors and project teams.
• Initiate and maintain communication with general contractors, project managers, vendors, suppliers, and internal team members.
• Represent the company at pre-construction, coordination, scheduling, and job progress meetings.
• Communicate daily with field supervisors regarding plans, schedules, project scope, site readiness, safety concerns, and jobsite issues.
• Generate job sheets, work orders, purchase orders, and field handoff documentation.
• Track project costs, material usage, labor production, and change order impacts while supporting billing and accounts receivable processes.
• Coordinate material deliveries, returns, equipment needs, and vendor follow-up to support project schedules.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for dispute resolution and issue escalation on assigned framing projects.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, correspondence, records, and closeout information.
• Collaborate with safety personnel, field staff, and vendors to ensure project success and compliance with safety expectations.
• Assist with estimating, bid review, and scope clarification as needed.
• Ensure professional conduct, organized workspaces, and timely follow-through with customers and internal teams.
• Operate and maintain company-issued technology, tools, and equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of metal framing materials, systems, installation procedures, sequencing, and related construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, shop drawings, and framing details.
• Estimating experience and understanding of construction costs, labor production, and material takeoffs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, documentation, and project management skills.
• Professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with clients, vendors, field teams, and internal team members.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver's license