Fabrication Project Manager

Sure Steel•South Weber, UT

About The Position

The Fabrication Project Manager oversees structural steel fabrication projects from post-award handoff through fabrication and delivery. The role ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to contract requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations. It coordinates work across estimating, detailing, engineering, procurement, shop operations, quality control, project management, and field erection teams, while serving as a key connection between the office, fabrication shop, and field teams. The position focuses on post-award execution, fabrication coordination, cost control, schedule management, client satisfaction, risk identification, change management, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle. The role establishes project plans and schedules, coordinates detailing, submittals, engineering, procurement, production, coatings, shipping, and field requirements, and monitors project budgets and costs. It manages communication with general contractors and other stakeholders, resolves technical and operational issues, oversees project records and financial administration, and completes project closeout and lessons-learned reviews. The manager also upholds the company safety program and ensures work complies with applicable AISC, AWS, and project specification requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project management experience in structural steel fabrication.
Experience in structural steel estimating, including change order estimating and pricing.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil or structural engineering, or a related field; equivalent industry experience is considered.
Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
Working knowledge of the AISC Code of Standard Practice, AISC 360, and AWS D1.1.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, change orders, and progress billing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word, and a scheduling tool such as Microsoft Project.
Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities under deadline pressure.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Hold internal turnover meetings with estimating to review the contract, scope, exclusions, budget, and schedule.
Review contract documents, specifications, and drawings for scope gaps, constructability issues, and risks.
Work with office and field project managers to build project schedules and erection sequences that align detailing, procurement, fabrication, coatings, and shipping.
Set up project dashboards to track budgets for material, shop hours, detailing, coatings, freight, and erection.
Manage in-house or third-party detailers, including scope, schedule, and invoice approval.
Drive shop drawing and erection drawing submittals through the approval cycle with the general contractor and engineer of record.
Write, track, and close RFIs; resolve design conflicts with architects, engineers, and other trades.
Coordinate delegated connection design and ensure calculations are stamped and submitted as required.
Coordinate mill orders and material purchases with purchasing to meet fabrication release dates.
Release work to the shop in planned sequences and monitor production progress against the schedule.
Work with fabricators and the QC manager to resolve fabrication issues, nonconformance reports, and rework.
Coordinate galvanizing, painting, and other outside processing.
Plan load sequences and deliveries to match erection needs and site access limits.
Coordinate with field crews on sequencing, field issues, and back-charges.
Coordinate with fabricators, field crews, and logistics to schedule load pickups and jobsite deliveries that support installation.
Visit jobsites to attend progress meetings, verify field conditions, and resolve problems.
Track job costs and forecast cost-to-complete; report margin and risk to leadership monthly.
Identify, price, negotiate, and document change orders promptly.
Prepare progress billings, schedules of values, and lien waivers in accordance with contract terms.
Review and approve vendor and subcontractor invoices.
Serve as the primary point of contact for office and field project managers, providing regular status updates and meeting minutes.
Maintain complete project records, including correspondence, transmittals, logs, and approvals.
Complete closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, material certifications, warranties, and final billing.
Hold post-job reviews to capture lessons learned for estimating and operations.
Uphold the company's safety program and values.
Ensure work meets AISC, AWS, and project specification requirements.