Structural Steel Project Manager

Job Title: Structural Steel Project Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85027

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $95,000-$130,000 per year

Industry: Construction

Key Skills: Structural Steel | Steel Fabrication | Steel Erection | AISC and AWS Standards | Project Cost Management | Change Orders | Bluebeam | Tekla

About the Company

An established Arizona industrial and structural steel contractor, operating since 1974, is seeking experienced Structural Steel Project Managers to support a major semiconductor construction project in the Phoenix area.

The company operates its own fabrication shop and field ironwork crews, allowing project teams to coordinate fabrication and field execution under one organization.

About the Role

The Structural Steel Project Manager will lead structural and architectural steel projects from kickoff through completion, with responsibility for project profitability, schedules, job costs, change orders, and client satisfaction.

This position requires a strong understanding of steel fabrication and erection, along with the ability to manage project financials, coordinate detailing and field teams, and identify potential delays before they affect project performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to achieve established gross profit margin targets.
• Develop and drive project schedules while identifying and addressing delays early.
• Track job costs, change orders, forecasts, and overall project financial performance.
• Conduct monthly project reviews with leadership.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate change orders and delay claims.
• Coordinate detailing, field drawings, subcontractors, vendors, fabrication, and erection activities.
• Identify long-lead materials, critical milestones, and potential schedule risks.
• Prepare accurate project billing, documentation, and financial reports.
• Manage project commitments through completion and closeout.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience managing structural or architectural steel projects.
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication and erection processes.
• Working knowledge of AISC and AWS standards.
• Experience managing construction budgets, job costs, gross margins, change orders, delay claims, and forecasts.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Tekla, Foundation, Smartsheet, and SiteDocs is expected or preferred based on the project team's software requirements.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and a consistent record of following projects through completion.

Why Join?

• Lead structural and architectural steel packages on a major semiconductor project.
• Work with an established contractor that has its own fabrication shop and field ironwork crews.
• Join a company with a long history in Arizona's industrial and structural steel market.

ATALNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.