Construction Site Manager (Structural Steel)

You must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No C2C or 3rd parties, please.

Construction Site Manager

• Remote between projects (Home base is flexible – ideally Texas or Louisiana)
• Base Salary: $100,000 and up (commensurate with experience)
• Direct Hire / Full-Time
• On-site at project locations nationwide; remote work between mobilizations
• 75% travel required; temporary relocation per project (4 weeks to 6 months)

Are you a hands-on construction leader who thrives in industrial environments and takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality projects in the field?

We’re seeking a Construction Site Manager to serve as the single point of accountability on-site during industrial construction and installation projects across the U.S. This is a highly mobile, field-based leadership role where you’ll direct subcontractor crews, coordinate directly with clients, and drive execution from mobilization through commissioning.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for the full duration of projects
• Lead and direct subcontractor crews and field personnel to ensure work aligns with issued drawings, specifications, and scope
• Manage day-to-day site execution including scheduling, sequencing, safety, and quality control
• Coordinate with client representatives on access, shutdowns, outage windows, lockout/tagout, and logistics
• Oversee structural steel installation, crane rail alignment, heavy lifts, rigging operations, welding, and scaffold activities
• Enforce project safety plans, OSHA 1926 standards, and client-specific requirements
• Review engineered lift plans, rigging plans, and critical work procedures
• Manage QA/QC activities including weld inspections (VT/MT), torque records, coating verification, and alignment checks
• Support load testing and final commissioning efforts
• Maintain daily reports, safety logs, progress documentation, and photo records
• Identify and communicate field conflicts or scope changes to engineering and project management

What You Bring:

• 5 years of experience in industrial construction, structural steel installation, or heavy mechanical/material handling projects
• Proven leadership managing subcontractor crews and multi-trade field activities
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection, bolted/welded connections, crane rail systems, and alignment practices
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, AISC, RCSC, CMAA-70, AIST TR-13, and OSHA 1926 standards
• AWS CWI or welding inspection experience preferred
• Ability to read structural/mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and fabrication details
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients, engineers, and craft personnel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams for reporting and documentation
• Ability to climb, crawl, work at heights, enter confined spaces, and operate in high-heat industrial environments
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively

Travel & Schedule:

• Travel 75% of the year to project sites nationwide
• Temporary relocation for project durations ranging from 4 weeks to 6 months
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (extended hours, nights, and weekends during outages or critical phases)
• Per diem eligible while traveling

If you’re a field-driven leader who values accountability, safety, and delivering complex industrial work the right way, this opportunity offers strong compensation, nationwide project exposure, and long-term career stability.

If this sounds like your next move, let’s connect!