Project Manager - Structural Steel & Precast Construction

AlphaX•Milwaukee, WI

23h

About The Position

The Project Manager will oversee structural steel and precast construction projects throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, managing them from kickoff through execution and final closeout. The role coordinates engineering, detailing, fabrication, transportation, and field installation, working with field leadership, fabricators, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, and other project stakeholders. Candidates must have direct structural steel project management experience and prior employment with a structural steel contractor, steel fabricator, or specialty steel erection company. General commercial construction project management experience without direct structural steel project experience does not meet the requirements. The position involves managing project schedules, budgets, procurement, workforce and equipment planning, financial controls, documentation, fabrication and delivery logistics, and field erection coordination. The Project Manager also oversees quality, safety, subcontractor and supplier performance, inspections, punch lists, warranty obligations, turnover, and closeout. The role is based in or requires reliable commuting to Milwaukee or Southeastern Wisconsin. The company offers a competitive salary based on experience, performance-based bonus opportunities, insurance, retirement matching, paid time off, holidays, professional development, and opportunities for long-term career growth in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project management experience in structural steel construction.
Direct experience managing commercial or industrial structural steel erection projects.
Previous employment with a structural steel contractor, steel fabricator, or specialty steel erection company.
Strong knowledge of steel fabrication, detailing, erection sequencing, procurement, transportation, crane operations, and jobsite logistics.
Ability to interpret structural plans, shop drawings, erection drawings, specifications, and contracts.
Experience managing project budgets, cost forecasts, billing, change orders, procurement, subcontractors, and financial controls.
Understanding of the complete structural steel workflow, from engineering and detailing through fabrication, delivery, and erection.
Experience coordinating with general contractors, structural engineers, fabricators, erectors, and field personnel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore or Bluebeam.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate office, fabrication, and field operations.
Understanding of project risks involving fabrication lead times, material availability, delivery restrictions, crane access, and erection sequencing.
Must live in or be able to reliably commute to Milwaukee or the Southeastern Wisconsin area.
General commercial construction project management experience without direct structural steel project experience does not meet the requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with precast concrete, miscellaneous metals, or ornamental iron.

Responsibilities

Manage structural steel and precast construction projects from kickoff through execution and final closeout.
Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, fabrication timelines, workforce forecasts, and equipment requirements.
Coordinate superintendents, field crews, detailers, fabricators, subcontractors, suppliers, crane operators, and general contractors.
Review structural plans, shop drawings, erection drawings, specifications, and contracts to confirm project requirements.
Coordinate engineering, detailing, fabrication, material delivery, and field erection to maintain project schedules.
Track project costs, labor productivity, financial forecasts, billing, change orders, and profitability.
Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, change orders, payment applications, and project documentation.
Oversee fabrication schedules, material releases, transportation, delivery sequencing, crane requirements, and jobsite logistics.
Ensure drawings, materials, equipment, and labor are available when needed for installation.
Resolve detailing discrepancies, fabrication challenges, delivery delays, and scheduling conflicts.
Coordinate erection sequences with field leadership, crane operators, general contractors, and other trades.
Lead project meetings and communicate progress, financial performance, risks, and outstanding issues to stakeholders.
Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance to maintain cost, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
Oversee inspections, punch lists, warranty obligations, project turnover, and final closeout.
Maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, fabricators, suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors.