Senior Project Manager (Steel Structures)

Position Overview
Stella-Jones Steel Structures is seeking a customer-focused Project Manager II to lead the execution of complex steel fabrication projects from contract award through final delivery. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders. This role requires excellent organizational skills, financial awareness, technical understanding, and the ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This newly added position is hybrid and based out of our Fayetteville, Tennessee plant/office (currently under construction 25 miles north of Huntsville, Alabama), typically with 3 days in office and 2 days working from home per week. The role also requires the ability to travel within the United States and Canada up to 15% of the time to meet with clients, visit plants, and attend industry conferences.

Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Delivery:

Manage multiple projects simultaneously from kickoff to final completion.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
Ensure alignment between Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Planning, Shipping, and Quality.
Identify and proactively manage risks.
Monitor progress against milestones and contractual commitments.
Ensure timely resolution of technical or operational issues.

Financial Management:

Monitor project budgets and cost performance.
Track labor, material, and subcontractor costs.
Identify and manage change orders.
Protect project margins through disciplined oversight.
Provide regular financial forecasting and reporting.

Customer Communication & Relationship Management:

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers.
Maintain proactive and transparent communication.
Manage expectations and resolve concerns professionally.
Support long-term customer relationships through service excellence.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

Work closely with Engineering to ensure design clarity and constructability.
Coordinate with the team to ensure realistic scheduling.
Align with Supply Chain to mitigate material risks.
Facilitate internal project meetings to maintain alignment.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance:

Review contracts to understand scope and obligations.
Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure adherence to quality standards (CWB, AWS, customer specifications).
Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned.

Reporting & Documentation:

Maintain accurate project documentation.
Prepare internal and customer progress reports.
Update dashboards and project tracking systems.
Ensure contractual compliance and record keeping.
All related tasks.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering field required
5+ years of experience in industrial project management required
Steel fabrication experience preferred
PMP certification a plus
Excellent understanding of project scheduling and cost control
Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects
Familiarity with contract management and change order processes
Ability to travel in the United States and Canada up to 15%

Note: Employment at Stella-Jones in the United States is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. Also, there is no visa sponsorship of any kind available for this role.

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