Senior Project Manager – Structural Steel & PEMB
Location/Onsite: In-Office – Charlotte, NC
Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager with deep experience in structural steel and pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems to join their high-performing team. Do you have 10+ years of steel erection or fabrication experience? Have you led complex industrial or commercial construction projects from contract to closeout? Are you ready to mentor and grow a team while managing $100M+ in annual project volume? If yes, this may be the perfect Senior Project Manager position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.
The Perks!
- Compensation: Base salary + performance based bonus incentives
- Benefits information: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, PTO
- Special, company-specific perks: Company credit card and reimbursement for travel/gas, advancement and training opportunities, entrepreneurial and performance-driven culture
A Day in the Life of the Senior Project Manager
In this role, you’ll be leading large-scale structural steel and PEMB projects across diverse sectors, including industrial, commercial, oil & gas, data centers, aviation, and more. You’ll oversee everything from scheduling to billing to team development, all while working closely with general contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. This is a key leadership role with direct impact on project success, client satisfaction, and company growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading the full project lifecycle: estimating support, contracting, scheduling, financial auditing, billing, and closeout
- Coordinating with GCs, vendors, and internal teams
- Planning erection sequences and overseeing execution timelines
- Managing and mentoring a team of 4+ Project Managers and 4+ Assistant PMs (as you grow into the role)
- Using tools like Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and 3D modeling platforms to drive project efficiency
- Managing approximately $100M+ in project value annually
- Participating in travel 1–2x/month for site visits and team coordination
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in steel erection/fabrication
- At least 3 years in an office-based construction PM role
- Strong people management experience—mentoring, performance reviews, and leadership input
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools
- Solid grasp of financial and contract management
- Experience with both structural steel and PEMB projects (steel preferred)
- Able to work onsite AND able to travel to sites 1-2 times/month
About the Hiring Company:
Our client is a national leader in the structural steel and metal building systems. With projects spanning healthcare, industrial, mining, oil & gas, data centers, and beyond, they thrive on high-complexity, fast-track builds. With the stability of being a large company, they intentionally foster a collaborative and close-knit culture, built on organic growth, performance, and communication.
Come Join Our Project Management Team!
Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!