Steel Project Manager

Job Title: Steel Project Manager Location: Hillside, IL

Type: Full-Time

Commission: Based on Experience

About MTH Industries

Are you ready to advance your career with a proven industry leader? MTH Industries has been a cornerstone in the structural steel fabrication, architectural metal, ornamental iron, and custom metalwork industry for over a century. Serving clients nationwide, we are known for our craftsmanship, reliability, and ability to meet the most demanding project specifications. Join a team that values excellence and innovation in every detail.

Position Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and driven Project Manager with experience in miscellaneous and architectural steel . This role requires strong expertise in design review, shop drawings, material procurement, fabrication, and field coordination for commercial construction projects involving products like stairs, railings, platforms, and structural supports .

Key Responsibilities

- Project Scheduling: Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring key deliverables are met and milestones achieved.

- Safety Management: Create and implement job-specific safety plans and JHAs; ensure job site safety compliance.

- Design Coordination: Review and interpret design drawings, track revisions, and manage scope changes.

- Change Orders: Prepare pricing and documentation for change requests and negotiate adjustments as needed.

- Field Collaboration: Act as the primary onsite presence, resolving field issues in real time and coordinating with trades.

- Procurement: Issue purchase orders and subcontracts; ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

- Production Oversight: Monitor and manage productivity, schedule, cost, quality, and safety across all assigned projects.

- Shop Drawings: Guide drafting staff; review and approve drawings for accuracy before submission.

- Client & Vendor Relations: Maintain strong communication with clients, vendors, and field teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

- Project Controls: Forecast costs, track job metrics, and lead post-project reviews for lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

- Minimum 5 years of experience in steel project management (miscellaneous or architectural metals preferred)

- Strong understanding of construction scopes including structural, electrical, and architectural

- Experience reviewing and managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, field work orders, certified payrolls, OCIP/CCIP, and pay apps

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam

- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

- Excellent organizational and communication skills

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

- Ability to travel to job sites and be present on-site as needed

Preferred Qualifications

- Estimating and bidding experience in the construction industry

- Familiarity with CAD, Revit, Advance Steel, and/or Tekla

- Experience developing client proposals and negotiating contracts

What We Offer

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, LPFSA, DCFSA)

- 401(k) retirement savings plan

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Generous paid time off

- Wellness programs

- Career development and advancement opportunities

- Tuition reimbursement