Posted 5 months ago
Project Manager - Structural Steel Construction
AI Summary
Project Manager oversees end-to-end structural steel construction projects, coordinating design, fabrication, and field erection to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.
About this role
Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Project Manager – Structural Steel Construction for a premier steel fabrication and erection leader in North Phoenix, AZ.
This role owns the full project lifecycle—from design and fabrication through field erection and final close-out—on some of the most high-profile structural projects in the region. The Project Manager is responsible for driving multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex steel structures safely, on schedule, and within budget. This is a high-impact position for a decisive leader who excels at navigating the technical nuances of AISC/AWS standards while maintaining elite client relationships.
Job Responsibilities
- End-to-End Leadership: Direct the delivery of structural steel projects, seamlessly coordinating activities between the design team, fabrication shop, and field erectors.
- Financial Stewardship: Track all project costs, forecast financial performance, and proactively identify risk-mitigation and cost-saving opportunities.
- Schedule Management: Develop and manage rigorous project schedules and resource plans using ** Procore, MS Project, or Primavera **.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and engineers to resolve design discrepancies or field execution challenges quickly.
- Safety & Quality Enforcement: Enforce rigorous ** OSHA** safety standards and ** AISC/AWS** quality control protocols across all fabrication and jobsite activities.
- Subcontractor Management: Lead and hold accountable diverse teams of subcontractors and vendors, ensuring strict contract compliance and workmanship quality.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential bottlenecks in logistics or fabrication early; lead solutions for scope changes and unforeseen challenges with minimal disruption.
Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or ** Construction Management** is preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is highly preferred.
- PMP, LEED AP, or similar professional certifications are a significant plus.
Experience
- Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) or more years of project management experience specifically in Structural Steel is REQUIRED.
- Proven success managing large-scale, complex steel projects from design through final erection.
- Deep technical knowledge of AISC, AWS, and ASTM standards and fabrication methods.
Skills
- Leadership: Strong negotiation and decisive leadership skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Project Tools: High proficiency in ** Procore, MS Project, or Primavera **.
- Financials: Solid command of budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting for large-scale construction.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
