What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Manager - Structural Steel Erection (Traveling Role) position at gpac?
Overview
We are seeking a Traveling Site Manager to join a large, privately owned structural steel fabricator and erector. This is a hands-on field leadership role responsible for overseeing operations on major projects including data centers, stadiums, and other large, complex structures across the country. You'll play a key role in coordinating field activities, ensuring project success, and serving as the on-site leader.
Key Responsibilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
We are seeking a Traveling Site Manager to join a large, privately owned structural steel fabricator and erector. This is a hands-on field leadership role responsible for overseeing operations on major projects including data centers, stadiums, and other large, complex structures across the country. You'll play a key role in coordinating field activities, ensuring project success, and serving as the on-site leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, erectors, and field teams
- Lead site coordination including scheduling, deliveries, and subcontractor management
- Partner closely with the Project Manager to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and execution
- Track and manage steel deliveries in coordination with the shipping department
- Maintain daily reports and monitor overall project progress
- Document and track field issues including fabrication errors, detailing discrepancies, and erection challenges (FCNs)
- Coordinate issue resolution with internal teams and external partners
- Track design changes, revised drawings, and associated change orders
- Lead site meetings and maintain clear communication across all stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and jobsite protocols
- Willingness to travel nationwide for extended durations (relocation as needed)
- Ability to work overtime and weekends based on project demands
- 6 years of experience in structural steel fabrication and/or erection
- Strong knowledge of AISC standards and OSHA regulations
- Experience managing field operations on large-scale construction projects
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and adaptable to new systems/software
- Per Diem (travel sustenance)
- Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contributions
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Join a well-established, privately owned industry leader
- Work on high-profile, complex projects across the U.S.
- Strong backlog of work and long-term stability
- Opportunity to make a direct impact in the field on major builds
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.