Structural Steel Construction Senior Project Manager

MK Consulting Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group is seeking a Structural Steel Project Manager in Newark, NJ to lead planning, execution, and closeout of structural steel projects. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget control, and compliance with specifications, coordinating with engineers, fabricators, erectors, and subcontractors.

The role requires experience in fabrication/erection, strong leadership, communication, and risk management, with responsibilities across planning, budgeting, change orders, QA, and client

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading structural steel construction projects.
• Strong understanding of fabrication and erection practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and project costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead and coordinate project teams including engineers, fabricators, erectors, and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, general contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure materials, labor, and equipment costs are included and controlled.
• Monitor changes in scope, cost, and schedule and manage change orders.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and safety regulations.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status to all stakeholders.
• Select and manage subcontractors and coordinate their activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and shop/field drawings.
• Oversee project closeout, including inspections, punch lists, and final payments.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Financial acumen

MS Project / PM software

Tools

MS Project

Job description

• Newark, NJ


• Construction/Facilities

Must have structural steel fabrication/erecting experience

Multiple options nationwide with other companies and locations.

Structural Steel Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of structural steel projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required specifications . Manage all aspects of the project, from initial planning and budgeting to final completion, including coordinating with various teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution:
  Developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and timelines.


• Team Leadership:
  Managing and coordinating project teams, including engineers, fabricators, erectors, and other subcontractors.


• Client and Stakeholder Management:
  Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, general contractors, and other stakeholders.


• Budget Management:
  Ensuring all materials, labor, and equipment costs are accurately included in estimates and managing project expenses.


• Change Management:
  Monitoring and reviewing changes in project scope, cost, and schedule, and managing the change order process.


• Quality Control:
  Ensuring all work is completed according to quality standards and safety regulations.


• Risk Management:
  Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.


• Communication:
  Effectively communicating project status, updates, and issues to all stakeholders.


• Subcontractor Management:
  Selecting and managing subcontractors, including negotiating contracts and coordinating their activities.


• Document Control:
  Maintaining accurate project documentation, including shop drawings, field drawings, and other project-related information.


• Closeout Process:
  Managing the project closeout process, including final inspections, punch lists, and final payment applications.

Skills and Qualifications

• Project Management Experience:Significant experience in project management, particularly in structural steel construction.


• Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, erection, and construction practices.


• Communication Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Problem-Solving Skills:Ability to identify and resolve complex problems.


• Leadership Skills:Ability to lead and motivate project teams.


• Financial Acumen:Ability to manage project budgets and track costs.


• Software Proficiency:Familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project, and other relevant software applications.