Steel Project Manager

Job Title: Steel Project Manager

Job Description

Join a growing company specializing in public bid structural and miscellaneous steel projects. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to become a part of our team, contributing to our expanding operations and thriving in our new, state-of-the-art office.

Responsibilities

• Send bid invitations, reminders, and follow-ups to vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors.
• Investigate and identify general contractors for each project; manage addendums and ensure all relevant paperwork is sent and received.
• Gather pricing from subcontractors and vendors for bid packages.
• Review and sort incoming bids, categorize projects (public, private, union, etc.), and shortlist opportunities daily.
• Collaborate with the estimating team to review shortlisted jobs and prepare bid submissions.
• Send invoices for billing to vendors as part of the bidding process.
• Maintain records of bids, invoices, and vendor communications.
• Analyze vendor invoices and performance for future improvements.
• Read and understand blueprints and schematics.

Essential Skills

• Experience running projects for steel fabrication projects (structural and miscellaneous steel preferred).
• Understanding of public sector processes in New Jersey.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical schematics.
• Proficiency in RFI, Change order, and submittals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• 5 years of experience within structural steel or miscellaneous steel.
• 1 year of project management experience.
• Full life cycle project management experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Open-minded and willing to learn new processes and software.
• Experience in other fabrication sectors is transferrable.

Work Environment

The role requires working 5 days on-site in a modern and well-equipped office setting. You will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, contributing to significant projects in the public sector.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wayne, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Wayne,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $50