# Project Manager - Structural Steel & Precast Construction

> AlphaX · Milwaukee, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-16

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee structural steel and precast construction projects throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. The ideal candidate has direct experience with a structural steel contractor, steel fabricator, or specialty erection company and can coordinate engineering, detailing, fabrication, transportation, and field installation.

**Responsibilities**

-   Manage structural steel and precast construction projects from kickoff through execution and final closeout.
-   Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, fabrication timelines, workforce forecasts, and equipment requirements.
-   Coordinate superintendents, field crews, detailers, fabricators, subcontractors, suppliers, crane operators, and general contractors.
-   Review structural plans, shop drawings, erection drawings, specifications, and contracts to confirm project requirements.
-   Coordinate engineering, detailing, fabrication, material delivery, and field erection to maintain project schedules.
-   Track project costs, labor productivity, financial forecasts, billing, change orders, and profitability.
-   Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, change orders, payment applications, and project documentation.
-   Oversee fabrication schedules, material releases, transportation, delivery sequencing, crane requirements, and jobsite logistics.
-   Ensure drawings, materials, equipment, and labor are available when needed for installation.
-   Resolve detailing discrepancies, fabrication challenges, delivery delays, and scheduling conflicts.
-   Coordinate erection sequences with field leadership, crane operators, general contractors, and other trades.
-   Lead project meetings and communicate progress, financial performance, risks, and outstanding issues to stakeholders.
-   Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance to maintain cost, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
-   Oversee inspections, punch lists, warranty obligations, project turnover, and final closeout.
-   Maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, fabricators, suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors.

## Requirements

-   5+ years of project management experience in structural steel construction.
-   **Direct experience managing commercial or industrial structural steel erection projects is required.**
-   **Previous employment with a structural steel contractor, steel fabricator, or specialty steel erection company is required.**
-   Experience with precast concrete, miscellaneous metals, or ornamental iron strongly preferred.
-   Strong knowledge of steel fabrication, detailing, erection sequencing, procurement, transportation, crane operations, and jobsite logistics.
-   Ability to interpret structural plans, shop drawings, erection drawings, specifications, and contracts.
-   Experience managing project budgets, cost forecasts, billing, change orders, procurement, subcontractors, and financial controls.
-   Understanding of the complete structural steel workflow, from engineering and detailing through fabrication, delivery, and erection.
-   Experience coordinating with general contractors, structural engineers, fabricators, erectors, and field personnel.
-   Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore or Bluebeam.
-   Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate office, fabrication, and field operations.
-   Understanding of project risks involving fabrication lead times, material availability, delivery restrictions, crane access, and erection sequencing.
-   Must live in or be able to reliably commute to Milwaukee or the Southeastern Wisconsin area.

**Note:** General commercial construction project management experience without direct structural steel project experience will not meet the requirements for this role.

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary based on experience.
-   Performance-based bonus opportunities.
-   Health, dental, and vision insurance.
-   401(k) with company match.
-   Paid time off and company holidays.
-   Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
-   Opportunity to lead complex structural steel and precast construction projects.
-   Stable workload with long-term career growth opportunities.
-   Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

## Apply

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