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Steel Shop Trade Manager

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

  • $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
  • Dental Insurance Plan
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
  • Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
  • Wellness Programs
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website. ACIBuilds.com

Summary/Objective

The Stainless-Steel Shop Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the day-to-day operation of the steel trade's shop including safety, leadership, production, materials, and quality assurance over the course of the fabrication process.

Essential Functions

  • Is responsible for safety compliance and adherence to all OSHA, VOSHA, and ACI safety standards. This may include but is not limited to safety meetings, taking corrective actions, administering aid, investigating accidents, and reporting on safety matters.
  • Sets goals as related to scheduling and assigns workloads to the shop foremen/leaders to meet necessary production goals.
  • Responsible for start-up and manning a second shift including assigning workload goals for shift including leadership delegation.
  • Proofs all incoming work to the shop for errors, viability of manufacturing, ordering, and safety. This may include entering work via a CNC/CAM program for use by the shop equipment and/or tracking software.
  • Responsible for stainless-steel pipe shop production and tracking reports.
  • Responsible for maintaining all scheduling for work in progress as per the shop (trade) and communicates any changes in deliverables to the appropriate operational team members. Serves as the main point of contact if any external scheduling changes/priorities are needed.
  • Orders materials and consumables as necessary for projects which may include any number of the following (gathering quotes, placing orders, writing purchase orders, tracking orders, billing, and updating statuses). This includes meeting with our vendors and assuring we are getting the best value for our needs.
  • Evaluates and maintains the manpower needs of the shop which includes hiring and managing disciplinary measures to promote a viable workforce.
  • Manages all shop time which includes any added temp labor including time and billing.
  • Is responsible for all shop equipment and tools which includes managing tool accounts, rentals, scheduling repairs, setting maintenance schedules, managing tool lists, and setting budgetary needs for new equipment.
  • Oversees inter-trade QA/QC standards to ensure compliances are being followed including corrective actions where/when needed.
  • Leads the shop team to improve processes for safety, better efficiency, time management, and materials usage. This also includes working with and/or communicating with the Fabrication manager on such improvements.
  • Provides ongoing training and development in leadership practices where/as needed.
  • Evaluates and conducts year-end reviews of our workers.
  • May be involved with smaller spot estimates and estimate verifications.
  • May attend some/all/but not limited to (turnover meetings, kickoff meetings, prefab meetings, schedule meetings, production meetings, and planning meetings).
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Required

  • 10 years of combined education and/or experience in stainless steel piping or a related field.
  • Experience with leading teams.
  • Proficient in reading construction drawings. (Blueprints)
  • Experience in looking up job specifications and submittals.
  • Excellent math and writing skills.
  • Proficient computer skills in 3 or more of the following. (CAD, CAM, CNC, Bluebeam, M-Suite, Build Centrix, Vista, or Microsoft Office)
  • Able to read simple Gantt charts or other construction schedules.
  • An understanding of shop equipment including related equipment maintenance upkeep.
  • A general understanding of the necessary trade codes and best practices.
  • Must adhere to all company policy and procedures.
  • Must be available to work assigned schedules and extended hours as needed including day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Works in a shop/manufacturing environment.
  • May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness.
  • May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
  • May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.
  • May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.

Physical Demands

  • Site visits will require walking through existing buildings, industrial plants and/or on-going construction sites. This will involve stairs and at times ladders on multiple floors/levels.
  • This role at times, may use construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools including powered machinery.
  • While performing duties of the job, the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pulling reach overhead, stand/walk for long period of times, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

  • May require travel (typically not required or overnight)

Preferred

  • Trades education certificate, Journeyman, or an Associate's degree in a related field.
  • Prior Military experience.
  • Prior management experience
  • HS diploma or GED equivalent

Visit us at www.acibuilds.com for more information!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer



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