[Remote] REMOTE Senior Project Manager (Structural Steel Fabrication & Erection)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tiello is recruiting for a structural steel engineering firm seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex structural steel projects from pre-construction through closeout. The role leads and mentors project managers while managing project execution, budgets, schedules, resources, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Project Managers, providing guidance and performance feedback
• Oversee resource allocation across the Project Management team to ensure appropriate personnel are assigned to meet project deadlines
• Foster a culture of collaboration, communication, accountability, and consistent project delivery
• Organize and lead regular team meetings to share best practices, resolve challenges, and track project KPIs
• Coordinate with general contractors, owners, architects, subcontractors, field personnel, and other project stakeholders
• Manage and monitor communication and coordination of project budgets with internal and external departments
• Proactively communicate project status, issues, risks, and opportunities to company management
• Prepare scope of work assessments and manage quotes from outside subcontractors
• Select, coordinate, and manage subcontractor performance
• Conduct formal and informal project status meetings with key stakeholders
• Create and manage project schedules by working backward from required project and installation dates
• Identify and address unreasonable expectations or schedule requirements that do not align with established work procedures
• Coordinate fabrication and delivery schedules to ensure materials are available when required
• Coordinate with field subcontractors regarding installation of finished and fabricated products
• Monitor subcontracted erection activities and ensure on-site work quality meets project expectations
• Coordinate detailing priorities based on project requirements, fabrication schedules, and delivery needs
• Oversee in-house and subcontracted detailing resources as project needs require
• Manage project submittals, including shop drawings, samples, technical data, and related documentation
• Prepare and manage RFIs to ensure questions are addressed and resolved in a timely manner
• Manage procurement processes and ensure project invoices are properly coded and routed for accurate cost tracking
• Manage project budgets to achieve targeted profitability
• Monitor actual project costs throughout the project lifecycle and identify potential cost overruns
• Calculate additional costs resulting from project changes and promptly issue change order requests
• Track change order requests through resolution and approval
• Prepare project estimates and manage project budgets, including monthly project reviews with management
• Prepare and manage monthly project billings
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages of completion
• Maintain project scope in accordance with contract requirements
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, estimates, and other project documents to fully understand project scope
• Identify revisions, discrepancies, and potential value engineering opportunities
• Prepare and issue project-specific contracts and purchase orders
• Maintain thorough documentation of project events, decisions, changes, and communications
• Identify and mitigate project risks and implement solutions to resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, quality control requirements, and contractual obligations
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to promote customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Drive project outcomes related to profitability, accounts receivable, schedule performance, document management, and client satisfaction

Skills

• 15+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication, steel erection, construction, or a combination thereof
• 12+ years of project management experience
• Extensive knowledge of structural steel detailing, fabrication, and erection processes
• Strong understanding of the complete building construction process from pre-construction through closeout
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural building plans and specifications
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand contracts, technical drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, and project requirements
• Detailed understanding of project scope, contractual obligations, project schedules, budgets, and technical and administrative requirements
• Proven experience managing project costs and maintaining cost controls
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, change orders, billing, procurement, and profitability
• Proficiency with project management software
• Strong understanding of industry codes, safety regulations, and quality control standards
• Proven ability to lead, manage, coach, and mentor project management personnel
• Strong experience coordinating with general contractors, owners, architects, subcontractors, field personnel, and internal teams
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities
• Eligibility to work in the U.S
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities

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