Structural Steel Project Manager

Sentry•Watertown, SD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sentry is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Project Manager to oversee Division 5 structural steel and miscellaneous-metals projects from contract award through final completion. This position is responsible for coordinating detailing, procurement, fabrication, delivery, and field installation while maintaining project schedules, budgets, quality, and relationships.

Requirements

Three or more years of structural steel, miscellaneous metals, construction project management, estimating, detailing, or fabrication experience preferred.
Working knowledge of structural steel fabrication and erection.
Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings and specifications.
Understanding of structural steel, joists, decking, stairs, railings, ladders, embeds, and miscellaneous metals.
Knowledge of common steel connections, welding, bolting, coatings, and fabrication processes.
Strong scheduling, budgeting, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, engineers, detailers, shop personnel, and field crews.
Experience managing RFIs, submittments, purchase orders, and change orders.
Comfortable using construction-management, estimating, scheduling, and Microsoft Office software.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a structural steel fabricator or erector.
Familiarity with AISC standards and AWS welding requirements.
Experience managing projects from detailing through erection.
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Tekla, SDS2, or similar software is beneficial.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to anticipate problems and make timely decisions.
Ability to manage deadlines across multiple projects.
Strong financial understanding of project cost and profitability.
Professional written and verbal communication.
Ability to lead teams while holding people accountable for schedules and commitments.
Willingness to visit job sites and fabrication facilities as required.

Responsibilities

Review contracts, plans, specifications, addenda, and project scope.
Identify scope gaps, exclusions, schedule requirements, and potential project risks.
Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, submittal logs, and procurement plans.
Coordinate shop drawings and engineering with steel detailers, engineers, architects, and general contractors.
Review shop drawings for scope, constructability, field dimensions, and contract compliance before submission or fabrication.
Manage RFIs, submittments, approvals, design changes, and drawing revisions.
Release steel, hardware, joists, decking, stairs, railings, and other materials for purchasing and fabrication.
Coordinate fabrication priorities and schedules with shop personnel.
Plan deliveries and erection activities with field supervisors, erectors, crane providers, and general contractors.
Track labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overall project costs.
Identify extra work and prepare pricing, change-order requests, and supporting documentation.
Review subcontractor and supplier proposals, purchase orders, and invoices.
Attend project meetings and provide regular schedule and progress updates.
Resolve fabrication, delivery, and field-installation issues promptly.
Monitor quality-control requirements and applicable project specifications.
Coordinate closeout documents, punch-list work, warranties, and final billing.
Maintain organized and complete project records.
Build professional working relationships with customers, vendors, engineers, and field personnel.
Manage multiple active projects and changing priorities.