Project Manager III

Canam Steel Corporation•Peru, IL

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Structural Steel Construction Project Manager with strong steel fabrication/structural industry experience to join our team. Position will have a hybrid schedule, reporting to one of our manufacturing facilities. Buckeye, AZ Jacksonville, FL Peru, IL Point of Rocks, MD South Plainfield, NJ Washington, MO JOB SUMMARY: Serves as the primary point of contact for customers for orders once they are handed off from sales. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining shop production targets, maximizing profitability for each order, and being consistent with our corporate mission, values and department objectives.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school and 5 years' experience in the structural industry is required. Or 10 years' steel fabrication background in the structural industry in lieu of degree.
Extensive background in steel fabrication is required.
Effective manage time skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to handle difficult conversations.
Must be able to schedule events, programs, and activities.
Strong problem solving skills and the ability to analyze information, evaluate results to choose the best solution.
Able to work independently and with a team.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, willingness to lead, take charge, offer suggestions and direction.
Working knowledge using Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and D365.
Ability to travel trainings, jobsite visits, and conventions. (10%-20% travel)

Responsibilities

Responsible for about 40 projects totaling about 20,000 tons.
Attend morning production meetings.
Be a mentor and resource for PM team members’ questions. Help others to come up with alternative solutions to issues through experience.
Understand production capacities of the plant(s) and select appropriate fabrication and delivery slots for sizeable projects to not overload/underutilize the shop.
Visualize erection sequence, connection fit up and site constraints from customer interactions.
Identify potential job specific limitations of the shop or understand the extra time it may take to produce the project.
Initiate and lead Kick off meetings when needed and ensure that follow-ups are completed.
Read, effectively communicate, and answer questions about joist and deck erection plans / calculations.
Determine if there will be a need for subcontracting (galvanization, bending, rolling.) Establish and communicate a timeline needed for extra prep.
Identify and select the optimum subcontractor by price, location, and overall expense.
Coordinate every aspect of the project: Ensure that the project meets all specifications, shop drawings, material, fabrication schedule and deliveries.
Understand and execute progress billing needs for both CSC and our customers. Work closely with sales and accounting to establish and manage a schedule of values, in accordance with AIA guidelines.
Provide timely direction for field issues to avoid or minimize back charges.
Negotiate change orders and back charges with our customers.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Regular and reliable attendance.