What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Trueline?
Trueline’s client, a well established structural steel fabrication firm in Oakdale, CA, is seeking a Project Manager – Structural Steel (In Office). This full time role is for an experienced leader who will oversee multiple projects, ensure production excellence, and maintain strong relationships with clients and field teams.
What You’ll Do as the Project Manager – Structural Steel:
Manage several structural steel fabrication and erection projects simultaneously, coordinating with field supervisors, fabricators, vendors, and senior management.
Develop and review project schedules and sequencing plans to ensure productivity, cost control, and profitability.
Oversee contract terms: review all contracts, maintain compliance, and ensure obligations are met.
Review RFIs, shop drawings, erection drawings, design specs; ensure accuracy, compliance with standards (AISC, AWS), and clarity before submitting to General Contractors.
Track cost impact of changes or delays (change orders, late RFIs), notify stakeholders immediately with documentation.
Collaborate with detailers, programmers, and QC to ensure files/software are production ready, and quality standards are upheld (finishes, etc.).
Produce weekly status reports, manage drawing transmittals, and maintain strong communication with clients, vendors, and GC.
Review specs for steel finishes, galvanization, cleaning, or primer to ensure compliance during the fabrication process.
Must Haves as the Project Manager – Structural Steel:
Minimum 10 years of project management experience in structural steel fabrication/erection.
Strong working knowledge of AISC standards and AWS codes.
Proficiency reading/interpreting design drawings, specs, shop/erection drawings.
Solid experience with construction cost control, schedule coordination, subcontractor management, and reporting.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and ability to proactively resolve challenges.
Capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
Nice to Haves:
Experience with Tekla (preferred).
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, construction management or documentation software.
Prior experience coordinating with Western Erectors or similar erection subcontractors.
Our Client Offers:
Salary range of $100,000 -$110,000/year (DOE)
Health insurance, dental insurance
Paid time off / vacation days & holidays
Retirement plan
In office role in Oakdale, CA, with stable schedule (Mon Fri) and clear visibility into project outcomes
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000
