Project Manager

Summary

The Project Manager (PM) serves as the central hub of communication and coordination across clients, contractors, field teams, detailers, engineers, and the shop. As the primary representative of Banker Steel/NYCC for their assigned projects, the PM is responsible for driving schedule adherence, cost control, and quality from detailing through fabrication, erection, and closeout. This role demands a proactive, organized, and solution-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands that communication, responsiveness, and accountability are key to project success.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

- Act as the company’s primary representative for assigned projects, maintaining professionalism and responsiveness with all stakeholders.

- Drive project execution from detailing to fabrication to erection and closeout, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.

- Lead and facilitate project meetings, including job kickoff and shop kickoff sessions with Sales, General Manager, Shop Manager, QA/QC, and other stakeholders.

- Maintain open, factual, and timely communication with management regarding project issues, progress, and risks.

Project Administration

- Review project scope, contracts, drawings, and specifications to confirm inclusions and exclusions; identify potential gaps early.

- Ensure all subcontractors (detailer, connection engineer, erector, deck, joist, miscellaneous metals) are contracted promptly post-award.

- Coordinate and manage project documentation, including RFIs, change requests (CRs), approvals, and contract modifications.

- Maintain organized digital records, ensuring all emails and project files are properly labeled by project number and stored in designated job folders.

Scheduling & Coordination

- Develop and maintain internal project schedules covering detailing, fabrication, and erection.

- Obtain and integrate schedules from clients, detailers, connection engineers, and subcontractors.

- Monitor and manage schedule adherence—releasing complete shop drawing sequences at least 6–8 weeks ahead of fabrication needs.

- Update and communicate schedule changes promptly, notifying clients if delays are due to external factors (design or site-related).

Shop Coordination

- Ensure drawings and approvals are delivered to the shop with sufficient lead time—typically 8 weeks before fabrication start.

- Respond quickly to shop questions or clarification requests to prevent production delays.

- Collaborate closely with shop management to maintain production flow and quality standards.

Site Coordination

- Serve as the key point of contact for erectors and field teams, addressing site issues efficiently and proactively.

- Manage back charges and corrective work promptly to avoid unnecessary cost exposure, particularly in high-cost markets (e.g., NYC).

Client & Contractor Relations

- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, GCs, and CMs—ensuring performance excellence and positioning Banker Steel for future opportunities.

- Communicate clearly and promptly regarding RFIs, changes, and schedule impacts.

- Represent Banker Steel professionally in all interactions, balancing performance with diplomacy.

Detailer & Connection Engineer Coordination

- Oversee detailing progress to ensure timely and accurate drawing releases.

- Hold detailers and connection engineers accountable to schedule commitments and quality expectations.

- Ensure both disciplines receive current design documents and specifications at all times.

Change Management

- Identify and document all project scope changes immediately.

- Create and maintain CR folders, defining clear scope, schedule impacts, and cost implications.

- Collaborate with the CR Manager and accounting to process and collect payments for approved changes.

- Understand and comply with all contractual change notification requirements.

Procurement & Buyouts

- Manage buyouts for anchor rods, bolts, bearings, and other specialty items.

- Obtain multiple competitive quotes from approved vendors and coordinate with management for any out-of-budget purchases.

- Develop accurate general notes reflecting all job requirements and vendor selections.

Financial Management

- Develop, review, and submit monthly Pay Applications, coordinating closely with accounting and the client.

- Verify subcontractor invoices and confirm alignment with work progress and PO agreements.

- Maintain cost control and monitor job budgets; notify management immediately if overruns or risks are identified.

- Work with management and accounting to ensure all budgets are current, accurate, and aligned with project performance.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

- Minimum 5 years of experience managing structural steel or large commercial construction projects.

- Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, erection, and detailing processes.

- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.

- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Project) and Bluebeam Revu.

- Familiarity with Tekla EPM (Powerfab) and other project management tools preferred.

Key Skills

- Leadership & Accountability: Owns project outcomes and drives collaboration across teams.

- Communication: Keeps stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged.

- Organization & Planning: Balances multiple schedules, documents, and tasks with precision.

- Problem Solving: Anticipates issues and develops practical, timely solutions.

- Financial Acumen: Manages project budgets, cost impacts, and change management effectively.

- Client Focus: Builds trust and strengthens relationships through performance and professionalism.

- Resilience: Handles pressure and shifting priorities with composure and focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.