Project Manager

If you thrive at the intersection of steel, schedules, and people, this role is for you.

Owen Industries (PVS Division) is looking for a Steel Construction Project Manager to lead multiple structural steel projects from award through delivery—keeping jobs safe, on track, and profitable. You’ll be the hub that connects detailing, production, logistics, estimating, and the customer, making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

This is a hands-on project role for someone who understands how steel fabrication really works—and knows how to keep momentum when details, drawings, and priorities are constantly shifting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate with Project Detailers to ensure accurate, timely shop and erection drawings
• Act as the key liaison between detailers, customer engineers, and internal teams
• Track and manage material buyouts, deliveries, and long-lead items
• Maintain and update project schedules weekly, keeping all stakeholders informed
• Communicate critical milestones and sequencing needs to the Production Manager
• Track scope changes and provide estimating with accurate information for change orders
• Maintain strong customer relationships and manage evolving project requirements
• Help set shop priorities and ensure the best use of fabrication resources
• Coordinate shipping logistics to meet customer schedules and site constraints
• Communicate special project requirements including:
• Weld testing or inspection needs
• Paint systems and coating requirements
• Special handling or shipping instructions
• Track field back charges and coordinate internal review prior to acceptance
• Verify IFC drawings and contract documents against bid sets
• Track estimate vs. actual costs, invoices, and lien-related documentation
• Travel as needed to support customers, detailing coordination, or project execution

What Success Looks Like

• Projects ship on time, within budget, and without surprises
• Communication is clear between the shop, detailers, and customers
• Changes are documented, priced, and managed—not absorbed
• The production floor always knows what’s coming next
• Customers trust you as their go-to contact

What We’re Looking For

• 3 years of Project Management experiencein:
• Structural steel fabrication
• AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction)
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Steel fabrication workflows
• Project scheduling and material planning
• Change management and cost tracking
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines without losing details
• Strong communication, prioritization, and time management skills
• Self-starter mentality with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• BA/BS degree preferred—or equivalent real-world experience

Travel

• Local, regional, and occasional national travel
• Estimated 0–20% travel, based on project needs

Why Join Owen Industries / PVS

• Work on real structural steel projects, not paper-only PM roles
• Collaborate with experienced detailers, fabricators, and production leaders
• Stable, well-established steel operation with strong customer relationships
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on project performance and profitability
• Team-oriented culture that values communication, accountability, and execution

If you’re a steel-savvy Project Manager who knows how to keep projects moving, manage change, and build trust with both customers and the shop floor—we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver steel projects done right.