Structural & Industrial Project Manager

Summit City Steel Erection • Fort Wayne, IN

3d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an experienced project manager who wants more ownership, more influence, and a clear path to leadership? At Summit City Steel Erection (SCSE), you won't just manage projects from the sidelines. You'll take ownership from estimating and purchasing through field execution, customer relationships, and final closeout. We're looking for a hands-on, solutions-oriented professional who understands steel, construction, fabrication, or industrial work and is ready to take the next step in their career. You'll work directly with company leadership, make meaningful project decisions, and help shape the future of our project management team. You don't have to know everything on day one. We provide training on our software, erection practices, and required safety certifications.

Requirements

• Experience managing projects from start to finish, including scope, cost, scheduling, and customer communication.
• A background in steel fabrication, welding, erection, or industrial work.
• Technical experience with drawings, design, estimating, quoting, or welding and quality requirements.
• The ability to read and interpret structural and shop drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify problems before they become costly issues.
• Independent problem-solving skills and sound decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer proposals, RFIs, change orders, and project coordination.
• A valid driver's license and residence within approximately two hours of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• 7+ years experience working in steel mills, heavy industrial facilities, structural steel erection or fabrication experience.
• Estimating, bidding, or quoting experience.
• CAD or solid modeling experience, including AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, AISC standards, or OSHA Subpart R.
• An engineering degree, passed FE exam, or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Hands-on experience as an ironworker, welder, fitter, or other field or shop professional.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from the initial customer conversation through design coordination, construction, and closeout.
• Visit jobsites, define project scope, prepare estimates, and develop customer proposals.
• Estimate structural steel erection, labor, and equipment requirements using bid documents and project specifications.
• Manage project budgets, supplier quotes, purchasing, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Monitor labor hours, costs, profitability, and schedules to keep projects on track.
• Review structural, shop, and erection drawings to identify conflicts, missing scope, and potential construction challenges before work begins.
• Develop erection plans covering sequencing, structural stability, crane picks, equipment, and crew requirements.
• Coordinate connection design and technical solutions in-house or with outside engineering resources.
• Review drawings and coordinate lift planning for metal building and crane projects.
• Identify practical solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and constructability.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, providing updates and resolving project issues.
• Coordinate plans with superintendents, foremen, general contractors, and plant personnel.
• Schedule work around construction milestones, plant operations, and industrial shutdown windows.
• Develop job safety plans and coordinate with safety and quality leadership.
• Build long-term customer relationships and generate repeat business.
• Provide after-hours support when urgent customer or plant issues arise.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $120,000–$160,000, based on experience.
• Profit-sharing opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off established in your offer, plus paid holidays.
• Company truck and fuel.
• Company-provided phone and laptop.
• PE license expenses reimbursed under a retention agreement, with study time provided.
• Training on company software, erection practices, and job-required safety certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed