Project Manager - Metals

Job Title: Project Manager – Metals

Location: Merrillville, IN

Type: Direct hire

Pay: $120K - $140K

Industry: Steel/Metals

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall development and execution of a portfolio of metals industry projects (typically $1MM ) including profitability, quality, safety, client satisfaction, and alignment to scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact and manage relationships with clients and outside consultants
• Lead execution of multiple steel/metals industry projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives are met
• Coordinate project delivery across disciplines and office locations
• Manage project financials including budgeting/forecasting, invoicing, and cash flow to ensure profitability
• Develop proposals, define scope/specifications, support contract negotiations, and manage change authorizations as needed
• Track project performance and provide regular client reporting on cost, schedule, and overall progress
• Support business development and client relationship growth in partnership with senior leadership

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering preferred
• PE license and/or PMP certification a plus
• Steel/Metals industry experience is REQUIRED
• 5 - 10 years of project management experience (consulting environment preferred)
• Experience leading complex heavy industrial or manufacturing projects
• Knowledge of project delivery models (A/E, AEPCM, Design-Build)
• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites
• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and auto insurance coverage

*We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this role, including student visas