Structural Detailing Project Manager – Glastonbury, CT

Race Rock; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Race Rock is seeking a Structural Detailing Project Manager to convert engineering designs into accurate shop drawings for highway guardrail and steel structures. The role coordinates across Sales, Engineering, Drafting, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Management.

The candidate will manage bridge rail, guardrail, solar projects from contract review through production and closeout, requiring strong detailing and project-management skills, plus knowledge of structural fabrication practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of structural steel detailing experience.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects within fabrication/construction.
• Ability to read contracts and technical drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office, including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and drawings to interpret project requirements and deliverables.
• Prepare shop drawings and production-ready documentation using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain schedules.
• Manage project plans, milestones, deliverables, and customer communications.
• Support fabrication and production with technical clarifications and changes.

Skills

Structural detailing

Project management

Communication

Contract interpretation

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Project tracking tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Structural Detailing Project Manager is responsible for converting engineering designs into accurate and comprehensive shop drawings for the fabrication and assembly of highway guardrail products and other steel structures. This position also manages assigned bridge rail, guardrail, solar, and related infrastructure projects from contract review through production and project completion.

The Structural Detailing Project Manager serves as a key point of coordination among customers, Sales, Engineering, Drafting, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and other stakeholders. This individual is responsible for maintaining clear communication, monitoring schedules and deliverables, identifying potential issues, and ensuring that project requirements are accurately translated into production-ready documentation. Success in this role requires structural detailing experience, strong project-management capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of structural steel fabrication and construction practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Structural Detailing

• Contract Review: Review contracts, purchase orders, customer drawings, specifications, and other project documents to accurately interpret project requirements, scope, deliverables, and structural components.
• Prepare Shop Drawings: Utilize AutoCAD and other applicable design software to create detailed shop drawings, assembly drawings, erection plans, and production-ready documentation, ensuring accurate representations of steel components and connections.
• Material Takeoffs: Perform precise material takeoffs to determine the quantity and type of steel and other materials required for fabrication, considering weight, dimensions, specifications, and project requirements.
• Drawing Coordination: Coordinate with the VP of Operations, Drafting Manager, Engineering team, and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, conflicts, missing information, or modifications to design requirements.
• Compliance with Codes and Standards: Ensure that drawings and project documentation comply with applicable state highway requirements, industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Control: Conduct thorough reviews of drawings, bills of materials, dimensions, quantities, and other technical documentation before submission for approval or release to production.
• Fabrication Support: Collaborate closely with fabrication and production teams to communicate specifications, answer technical questions, provide clarifications, and resolve issues that may arise during manufacturing.

Project Management

• Manage assigned bridge rail, guardrail, solar, and other infrastructure projects from contract review and planning through production, delivery, and closeout.
• Serve as a primary internal point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating communication among Sales, Engineering, Drafting, Purchasing, Scheduling, Production, Quality, Shipping, and Management.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, priorities, milestones, submittal dates, approval timelines, production requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate project kick-off meetings and ongoing project-status discussions to ensure responsibilities, deadlines, and expectations are clearly communicated.
• Review project scope and requirements to identify potential technical, scheduling, material, fabrication, or delivery concerns before they affect production or the customer.
• Track drawing submissions, customer approvals, revisions, requests for information, material availability, production progress, and other key project deliverables.
• Communicate project status, risks, delays, scope changes, and outstanding decisions to internal stakeholders and customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate and document drawing revisions, customer-requested changes, and scope changes to ensure affected departments are working from the most current information.
• Partner with Sales and Management to identify work outside the original project scope and support the documentation of change orders, additional costs, or revised delivery requirements.
• Facilitate the timely resolution of technical questions and project issues by engaging the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and organized project files, correspondence, drawings, approvals, schedules, change documentation, and other records.
• Monitor multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities based on customer commitments, material availability, production capacity, and business needs.
• Support project closeout activities, including confirmation of completed deliverables, resolution of outstanding items, and documentation of lessons learned.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, engineers, vendors, and internal teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve detailing accuracy, project handoffs, communication, scheduling, material utilization, production readiness, and overall project execution.
• Stay informed of advancements in structural steel detailing technology, project-management practices, design software, and industry standards.
• Participate in post-project reviews and recommend improvements based on project outcomes and lessons learned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three to five years of structural steel detailing experience.
• Previous project-management, project-coordination, or technical project-lead experience within structural steel fabrication, construction, highway infrastructure, solar construction, or a related industry.
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders, competing deadlines, drawing approvals, material requirements, and production or construction deliverables.
• Experience with bridge rail, guardrail, solar structures, miscellaneous metals, or related infrastructure products is strongly preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD and related design software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and project-tracking tools.
• Sound understanding of structural engineering principles, steel fabrication processes, welding techniques, and construction practices.
• Familiarity with the AISC Code of Standard Practice, AWS requirements, and applicable state highway or Department of Transportation standards.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts, technical drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and construction documents.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy while handling complex projects.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems, evaluate possible solutions, and resolve issues while maintaining project progress.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly to internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative and accountable approach to work that supports a positive and productive team environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Expertise in structural steel detailing and familiarity with applicable industry codes, standards, and fabrication practices.
• Knowledge of project-management principles, including scope, scheduling, risk identification, stakeholder coordination, change management, and project documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and related detailing or design software.
• Ability to understand the relationship between contract requirements, engineering documentation, material procurement, fabrication, shipping, and field installation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for working with customers, engineering teams, fabricators, production leaders, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to resolve design conflicts, scheduling concerns, and project obstacles.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple assignments, and consistently follow through on commitments.
• Ability to lead project meetings, document decisions, assign action items, and ensure timely completion.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy, quality-control standards, and customer requirements.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration and communication with the broader team.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and includes the use of protective equipment.