Job Description

You must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No C2C or 3rd parties, please.

Construction Site Project Manager (Structural Steel)

• Remote between projects (Home base is flexible – ideally Texas or Louisiana)
• Base Salary: $100,000 and up (commensurate with experience)
• Direct Hire / Full-Time
• On-site at project locations nationwide; remote work between mobilizations
• 75%+ travel required; temporary relocation per project (4 weeks to 6+ months)

Are you a hands-on construction leader who thrives in industrial environments and takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality projects in the field?

We’re seeking a Construction Site Project Manager to serve as the single point of accountability on-site during industrial construction and installation projects across the U.S. This is a highly mobile, field-based leadership role where you’ll direct subcontractor crews, coordinate directly with clients, and drive execution from mobilization through commissioning.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for the full duration of projects
• Lead and direct subcontractor crews and field personnel to ensure work aligns with issued drawings, specifications, and scope
• Manage day-to-day site execution including scheduling, sequencing, safety, and quality control
• Coordinate with client representatives on access, shutdowns, outage windows, lockout/tagout, and logistics
• Oversee structural steel installation, crane rail alignment, heavy lifts, rigging operations, welding, and scaffold activities
• Enforce project safety plans, OSHA 1926 standards, and client-specific requirements
• Review engineered lift plans, rigging plans, and critical work procedures
• Manage QA/QC activities including weld inspections (VT/MT), torque records, coating verification, and alignment checks
• Support load testing and final commissioning efforts
• Maintain daily reports, safety logs, progress documentation, and photo records
• Identify and communicate field conflicts or scope changes to engineering and project management

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in industrial construction, structural steel installation, or heavy mechanical/material handling projects
• Strong focus on client communications, subcontractor management, writing proposals and RFQ's, and managing inspection points
• Proven leadership managing subcontractor crews and multi-trade field activities
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection, bolted/welded connections, crane rail systems, and alignment practices
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, AISC, RCSC, CMAA-70, AIST TR-13, and OSHA 1926 standards
• AWS CWI or welding inspection experience preferred
• Ability to read structural/mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and fabrication details
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients, engineers, and craft personnel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams for reporting and documentation
• Ability to climb, crawl, work at heights, enter confined spaces, and operate in high-heat industrial environments
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively

Travel & Schedule:

• Travel 75%+ of the year to project sites nationwide
• Temporary relocation for project durations ranging from 4 weeks to 6+ months
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (extended hours, nights, and weekends during outages or critical phases)
• Per diem eligible while traveling

If you’re a field-driven leader who values accountability, safety, and delivering complex industrial work the right way, this opportunity offers strong compensation, nationwide project exposure, and long-term career stability.

If this sounds like your next move, let’s connect!

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For subcontractor, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work

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