Project Manager - Construction

Red Cedar Steel Erectors (RCS) is one of the nation’s top union structural steel erecting companies with offices in Wisconsin, Arizona and Kansas and projects nationwide. In business for over 45 years, the firm has grown significantly in the last five years and continues to expand in scope and territory to service a large and diverse client base such as Amazon, Ford and Target as well as top construction firms and steel fabricators.

The Project Manager at Red Cedar Steel oversees structural steel fabrication and construction projects from contract award through final completion. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and communications to ensure successful project execution. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers, vendors, contractors, and internal teams while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to Red Cedar Steel's quality standards. This position reports to the Senior Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage all assigned steel erection/fabrication projects to ensure they are completed profitably and with a high client satisfaction level.
• Review and analyze blueprints, specifications other documentation to accurately understand the work of the contract and the estimated budget.
• Coordinate with field operations team to understand equipment and material needs, prepare purchase orders and subcontracts to support the field team.
• Set up and manage projects in the project management software.
• Regularly meet with clients and the operations teams to ensure projects are progressing smoothly.
• Prepare reports including productivity analyses and financial cost projections at regular intervals.
• With admin assistance, prepare client billings and ensure proper cashflow for the project.
• Interact professionally with clients, partners and vendors in order to develop rapport and properly service their needs.
• Occasional travel to site locations

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Management or an engineering related field of study highly preferred. Other degrees may be considered based on industry experience.
• Understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection process.
• At least three (3) years as commercial construction project manager. Structural steel experience is preferred but not necessary. PM experience from General Contracting and other specialty contractors are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret construction documents.
• Experience with Bluebeam, MS Office Suite essential. Experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST) a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to properly oversee multiple projects in a region.

Red Cedar Steel is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. Employees are expected to comply with all company safety policies and procedures and actively support our culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Employment At-Will

Employment with Red Cedar Steel is voluntary and subject to the employment-at-will doctrine. Nothing in this job description creates an employment contract, expressed or implied, or guarantees employment for any specific duration. Red Cedar Steel reserves the right to modify job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as business needs require.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ADA Statement

Red Cedar Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Red Cedar Steel provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Applicants requiring assistance or accommodations during the application or employment process should contact Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person