Project Manager, Operations Manager, Civil Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible for leading high-level structural steel construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring the project meets scope, budget, and timeline goals. This position requires a high level of coordination across departments—including engineering, detailing, procurement, production, field operations, and executive management—to deliver projects that meet or exceed client expectations., with a focus on monitoring progress and identifying and addressing risks.

SME Steel Contractors has provided comprehensive structural steel fabrication and erection since 1992 and is one of the largest fabricators/erectors of structural steel in the United States. Driven to be different from all others, SME is a division 5 company with a commitment to safety, value, and innovation. Visit  to learn more. SME Steel Contractors is a division of SME Industries, Inc.

• Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Financial Benefits including competitive compensation and 401(k) plan.
• Additional Benefits including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

• Lead and oversee structural steel construction projects from award through completion, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Plan, implement, and control all phases of assigned projects—including procurement, detailing, engineering, production, shipping, and field installation.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders beyond original contract scope.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure accuracy in drawings, material procurement, and fabrication.
• Conduct regular meetings with internal stakeholders, clients, contractors, and field teams to communicate progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Maintain compliance with SME policies, safety standards, and contract requirements.
• Transparent reporting to executive management, client and other authorities of jurisdiction.
• Represent SME professionally in all client and subcontractor communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Project Management or department leadership.

Must be able to perform each essential duty daily.

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading large-scale structural steel construction projects.
• Leadership:
  Strong leadership and team management skills with ability to delegate and motivate.
• Problem Solving:
  Strategic thinker with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Communication:
  Effective communicator across all levels—verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Problem Solving:
  Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to addressing challenges and improving workflows.
• Project Coordination:
  Skilled in planning, organizing, and executing project support functions in collaboration with other project managers and executive leadership.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Advanced knowledge of construction documents, specifications (AISC, AWS), and submittal processes. High proficiency in digital project management tools and document control systems.
• Discretion and Confidentiality:
  Maintains a high level of professionalism and discretion when dealing with sensitive project information.

Must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a desk or computer, with regular use of hands and fingers for typing, using a computer mouse, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting and moving files, supplies, or materials typically up to 40 pounds.

• Primarily works in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to temperature changes.
• Job site visits as needed will include outdoor…