Steel Erection Project Manager

Superior Rigging and Erecting Co•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Steel Erection Project Manager is responsible for leading structural steel erection projects from pre-construction through closeout, with full accountability for safety, schedule, quality, and financial performance. This role is heavily focused on steel erection operations, including sequencing, connection detailing coordination, erection planning, and field execution alignment. The Steel Erection Project Manager ensures that all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and company standards. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for clients, field leadership, and internal stakeholders while maintaining strong visibility into jobsite operations and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience
5+ years of construction project management experience required
Experience managing projects in crane, rigging, steel erection, or related construction environments strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience with project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with construction management or project tracking software preferred
Ability to travel to jobsites as needed
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check

Nice To Haves

Experience managing projects in crane, rigging, steel erection, or related construction environments strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with construction management or project tracking software preferred

Responsibilities

Lead structural steel erection projects from award through closeout
Develop detailed erection plans, including sequencing, crane utilization, and manpower planning
Coordinate with engineering, detailing, and fabrication to ensure constructability and execution readiness
Monitor field progress and proactively resolve erection challenges
Maintain accountability for project budgets, cost control, and forecasting
Manage billing, change orders, and cost tracking specific to steel erection scope
Drive margin performance through disciplined execution and cost oversight
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, and stakeholders
Maintain strong relationships through consistent communication and reliable execution
Address and resolve project issues quickly and professionally
Work closely with Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews to ensure successful steel erection
Maintain direct awareness of jobsite conditions, constraints, and productivity
Support critical lifts, complex picks, and high-risk erection activities
Ensure all steel erection activities comply with OSHA standards, including Subpart R
Reinforce a zero-compromise safety culture across all projects
Participate in lift planning, job hazard analysis, and pre-task planning
Identify erection risks, structural conflicts, and sequencing issues early
Develop and implement solutions to mitigate schedule, cost, and safety impacts
Maintain disciplined decision-making in high-risk environments
Delivery of steel erection projects on time, within budget, and aligned with scope
Strong financial performance and margin achievement
High-quality client relationships and repeat business
Effective coordination between detailing, fabrication, and field execution
Consistent enforcement of safety and compliance standards