Structural Steel Project Manager

Accelera; North Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a Structural Steel Project Manager to lead projects from initial estimates through fabrication and delivery. The role is facility-based at the Shreveport plant, overseeing estimating, material procurement, production timelines, fabrication, and erection logistics to ensure a smooth transition from design to completion.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in steel erection, fabrication, and the ability to interpret complex blueprints.

Qualifications

• Proven background in steel erection, fabrication, or structural steel work is mandatory.
• Deep understanding of the lifecycle of structural steel fabrication and installation.
• Expertise in interpreting complex structural and fabrication blueprints.
• Comprehensive knowledge of steel materials, industry terminology, and connection methods.
• Familiarity with sequencing and shipping requirements for field erection.
• Background in project management or coordination within the construction or steel manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate fabrication, erection, and structural construction blueprints.
• Help calculate project costs and estimates.
• Oversee execution of projects from drawing approval to final shipment.
• Align fabrication workflows with project milestones.
• Manage procurement process for structural steel and supplies.
• Generate and manage purchase orders and maintain vendor relationships.
• Track material lead times to avoid production bottlenecks.
• Coordinate communication between detailing, production, purchasing, and shipping.
• Set and track project schedules to meet production priorities.

Skills

Project Management

Industrial Construction

Structural Steel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Compensation: $55,000 to $75,000 annually, based on experience.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

A fabrication and manufacturing plant specializing in structural steel in Shreveport is looking for a skilled Structural Steel Project Manager. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of projects, starting from initial estimates and approved plans, through the fabrication phase, and concluding with final delivery.

This is a facility-based role focused on supporting new construction. You will be responsible for managing the flow of projects by overseeing estimating, material procurement, production timelines, fabrication, and the logistics required for steel erection to ensure a seamless transition from design to completion.

Compensation: $55,000 to $75,000 annually, based on experience.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Worksite: Shreveport, LA 71106.

A fabrication and manufacturing plant specializing in structural steel in Shreveport is looking for a skilled Structural Steel Project Manager. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of projects, starting from initial estimates and approved plans, through the fabrication phase, and concluding with final delivery.

This is a facility-based role focused on supporting new construction. You will be responsible for managing the flow of projects by overseeing estimating, material procurement, production timelines, fabrication, and the logistics required for steel erection to ensure a seamless transition from design to completion.

Core Duties

• Analyze and translate fabrication, erection, and structural construction blueprints.
• Support the team by helping calculate project costs and estimates.
• Oversee the successful execution of projects from the point of drawing approval through to final shipment.
• Evaluate project plans to ensure optimal constructability, connection integrity, and field installation efficiency.
• Align fabrication workflows with overall project and erection milestones.
• Identify and calculate the specific material needs for upcoming production runs.
• Manage the procurement process for structural steel and necessary project supplies.
• Generate and manage purchase orders while maintaining vendor relationships.
• Track material lead times to help the team avoid production bottlenecks.
• Facilitate communication between internal departments, including detailing, production, purchasing, and shipping.
• Set and track project schedules to ensure production priorities are met.
• Monitor fabrication output to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Resolve issues related to drawings, materials, or scheduling to keep the project on track.
• Ensure that components are fabricated and delivered in the correct order to improve field installation efficiency.
• Manage the logistics and scheduling for the delivery of finished steel products.
• Keep project documentation updated using ERP software and Excel.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contractors, clients, and project partners.

Professional Requirements

• Proven background in steel erection, fabrication, or structural steel work is mandatory.
• Deep understanding of the entire lifecycle of structural steel fabrication and installation.
• Expertise in interpreting complex structural and fabrication blueprints.
• Comprehensive knowledge of steel materials, industry terminology, and connection methods.
• Familiarity with the sequencing and shipping requirements for field erection.
• Background in project management or coordination within the commercial construction or steel manufacturing sectors.
• Prior experience with project estimation is highly desired.
• Experience in material planning or procurement is considered a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules and hit project deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with manufacturing or ERP software is preferred.
• Strong organizational capabilities to handle multiple concurrent projects effectively.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will possess a comprehensive grasp of the structural steel workflow, covering everything from initial estimation and blueprints to procurement, fabrication, and final site delivery.

We are looking for someone who considers the broader impact of their work, ensuring that shop decisions and shipping sequences are optimized to make the final field assembly process as efficient as possible.

While this is an office-based role at our Shreveport plant rather than a field-based position, your background in steel erection is vital for ensuring that the fabricated components are perfectly suited for their final installation.

Key proficiencies include:

• Project Management
• Industrial Construction
• Structural Steel