Project Manager, Operations Manager

Overview

Summary The Project Manager (PM) serves as the central hub of communication and coordination across clients, contractors, field teams, detailers, engineers, and the shop. As the primary representative of Banker Steel/NYCC for their assigned projects, the PM is responsible for driving schedule adherence, cost control, and quality from detailing through fabrication, erection, and closeout. This role demands a proactive, organized, and solution-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands that communication, responsiveness, and accountability are key to project success.

• Leadership & Oversight
  • Act as the company’s primary representative for assigned projects, maintaining professionalism and responsiveness with all stakeholders.
  • Drive project execution from detailing to fabrication to erection and closeout, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
  • Lead and facilitate project meetings, including job kickoff and shop kickoff sessions with Sales, General Manager, Shop Manager, QA/QC, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain open, factual, and timely communication with management regarding project issues, progress, and risks.

• Project Administration
  • Review project scope, contracts, drawings, and specifications to confirm inclusions and exclusions; identify potential gaps early.
  • Ensure all subcontractors (detailer, connection engineer, erector, deck, joist, miscellaneous metals) are contracted promptly post-award.
  • Coordinate and manage project documentation, including RFIs, change requests (CRs), approvals, and contract modifications.
  • Maintain organized digital records, ensuring all emails and project files are properly labeled by project number and stored in designated job folders.

• Scheduling & Coordination
  • Develop and maintain internal project schedules covering detailing, fabrication, and erection.
  • Obtain and integrate schedules from clients, detailers, connection engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Monitor and manage schedule adherence—releasing complete shop drawing sequences at least 6–8 weeks ahead of fabrication needs.
  • Update and communicate schedule changes promptly, notifying clients if delays are due to external factors (design or site-related).

• Shop Coordination
  • Ensure drawings and approvals are delivered to the shop with sufficient lead time—typically 8 weeks before fabrication start.
  • Respond quickly to shop questions or clarification requests to prevent production delays.
  • Collaborate closely with shop management to maintain production flow and quality standards.

• Site Coordination
  • Serve as the key point of contact for erectors and field teams, addressing site issues efficiently and proactively.
  • Manage back charges and corrective work promptly to avoid unnecessary cost exposure, particularly in high-cost markets (e.g., NYC).

• Client & Contractor Relations
  • Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, GCs, and CMs—ensuring performance excellence and positioning Banker Steel for future opportunities.
  • Communicate clearly and promptly regarding RFIs, changes, and schedule impacts.
  • Represent Banker Steel professionally in all interactions, balancing performance with diplomacy.

• Detailer & Connection Engineer Coordination
  • Oversee detailing progress to ensure timely and accurate drawing releases.
  • Hold detailers and connection engineers accountable to schedule commitments and quality expectations.
  • Ensure both disciplines receive current design documents and specifications at all times.

• Change Management
  • Identify and document all project scope changes immediately.
  • Create and maintain CR folders, defining clear scope, schedule impacts, and cost implications.
  • Collaborate with the CR Manager and accounting to process and collect payments for approved changes.
  • Understand and comply with all contractual change notification requirements.

• Procurement & Buyouts
  • Manage buyouts for anchor rods, bolts, bearings, and other specialty items.
  • Obtain multiple competitive quotes from approved vendors and coordinate with management for any out-of-budget purchases.
  • Develop accurate general notes reflecting all job requirements and vendor selections.

• Financial Management
  • Develop, review, and…