Structural Project Manager

TrueNorth Steel; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TrueNorth Steel is seeking a Structural Project Manager to oversee steel fabrication projects across various markets. This role involves managing project phases from preconstruction to close-out, ensuring timely communication with all stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess relevant education and experience, along with strong project management and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural steel projects and subcontractor coordination.
• Develop and publish project schedules in Smartsheets.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Architectural Drafting and Estimating or Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Management/Engineering

Tools

Smartsheets

Job description

POSITION:Structural Project Manager SHIFT:Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SALARY: $80,000 - $110,000 (DOE) + Full Benefits Package LOCATION: Fargo, ND, Billings, MT or Lubbock, TX

TrueNorth Steel is a steel fabrication company with a footprint spanning the Midwest, Southwest, and Rocky Mountains, with over 1.1M square feet of under-roof fabrication space. Our unparalleled work ethic and decades of experience in various markets make us a leading structural steel solutions provider. Our steel solutions can be found in structures and containment systems across the United States and Canada and are used in multiple markets and applications, including Architectural, Commercial, Industrial, Civil, Agriculture, Mining, and Energy Markets. No job is too big or too small.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for managing structural steel and miscellaneous metal scope on both contract and negotiated construction projects. This position will provide leadership and direction during the preconstruction, detailing, fabrication, delivery, installation, and project close-out phases.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.

• Perform and execute all constructability reviews.

• Maintain continuous communication with job managers, subcontractors, clients and project stakeholders.

• Establish biweekly meetings with the project engineer to discuss project happenings to ensure cohesiveness.

• Prepare for and attend production scheduling meetings.

• Develop and publish project schedules in Smartsheets to mimic a “p6” schedule.

• Update project schedules weekly.

• Write all subcontracts associated with projects.

• Coordinate preconstruction and construction activities with all subcontractors and major suppliers.

• Lead and coordinate all preconstruction and design assist activities.

• Responsible for all project finances including timely reporting of changes to the project finances on a bi-weekly basis or as directed by management.

• Single point of accountability for timely submittal, approval and execution of change orders.

• Responsible for all on-site coordination and conflict resolution with applicable parties.

• Single point of contact for clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

• Development and execution of construction schedules.

• Review construction contract documents to ensure all requirements are distributed to appropriate stakeholders.

• Identify and manage risk and opportunity with current and future projects.

• Establish means and methods, project sequence, and specific milestone dates through communication with customers, subcontractors, and other project trade partners.

• Maintain continuous communication with project customers, engineers, architects, erectors, and sub-contractors. This communication will be maintained through in-person visits, written, verbal, and virtual communications.

• Review and estimate PR’s, ASI’s, RFI’s, and more for cost and schedule-related impacts. Estimate, issue, and manage change order requests due to the impacts. Coordinate this effort with the project engineer (if one is assigned to the project).

• Work with all key personnel to ensure compliance with contract documents. Coordinate this effort with the project engineer (if one is assigned to the project).

• Onboard subcontractor resources through the means of PO and subcontract issuance.

• Work with the project engineer to on-board and issue POs to suppliers.

• Enhance relationships with clients through prompt and meaningful customer communications.

• Understand and identify opportunities to cross-sell products for the other business units within TrueNorth Steel.

• Demonstrate a willingness to approach each project in an entrepreneurial manner and respond to urgent items during off hours, as needed.

• Job site travel is required to ensure projects success.

• Provide backup assistance to in-house project engineer as needed.

• Prompt and dependable attendance.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree in Architectural Drafting and Estimating, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Management/Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALITIES

• Must have general computer experience and experience using spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specs.
• Detail-orientated and able to process and sort information quickly.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and not be discouraged by stopping and restarting tasks throughout any given time.
• Possesses the ability to work independently and have a fast-paced work ethic.
• Ability to accept responsibility and accountability for his/her actions.
• Willingness to strive to get ahead and close out projects.
• Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Bring a team-orientated attitude and willingness to have fun in the workplace

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