Project Manager - Structural Steel

Gpac

Waco, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
115000–140000
SKILLS
Best Practices, Billing Records, Budgeting, Change Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Cost Reporting, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Profit & Loss Management, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Steel Industry, Support Documentation, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Waco, TX
POSTED
15 days ago

Structural Steel Project Manager

A well-established and growing structural steel fabricator/erector is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Project Manager to oversee projects from award through closeout. This role is ideal for a driven construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background managing structural steel fabrication, erection, and field coordination.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle—ensuring schedules, budgets, communication, and execution remain aligned while delivering successful outcomes for clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage structural steel projects from contract award through final closeout

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting

  • Coordinate with fabrication teams, detailers, field superintendents, subcontractors, and clients

  • Lead project meetings and maintain strong customer relationships throughout execution

  • Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documents

  • Monitor project progress, manpower planning, logistics, quality, and safety performance

  • Manage procurement activities and support subcontractor/vendor negotiations

  • Identify and resolve project issues proactively to maintain schedule and profitability

  • Oversee project documentation, billing support, and final turnover

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience managing structural steel fabrication and/or erection projects

  • Strong understanding of structural steel construction methods, sequencing, and field operations

  • Ability to interpret structural drawings, specifications, and contract documents

  • Experience with scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and change management

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

  • Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or heavy structural steel projects

  • Familiarity with AISC standards and structural steel industry best practices

  • Previous experience working for a structural steel fabricator and/or erector

  • Exposure to detailing, fabrication workflows, or shop coordination is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • $115,000–$140,000 DOE + bonus potential

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • PTO & Paid Holidays

  • 401(k)

  • Career advancement and long-term growth opportunities

If you're an experienced Structural Steel Project Manager looking to join a reputable organization with a strong backlog and long-term opportunity, we'd like to connect.

Send your resume to:

justin.knitt@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

About the Company

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Gpac

Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations.

Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.gogpac.com/