About the Company - Waukegan Steel is a mid-size regional AISC certified steel fabricator with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
About the Role - The Regional Manager will manage multiple structural steel and misc. metal projects located throughout the western Michigan area. They will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of our contracted scope of work – from bid award, shop drawings/submittals, steel fabrication, field installation, and project closeout. The PM is the main contact for our
customers for all day-to-day issues (GCs and CMs). This hybrid role has strong growth potential as Waukegan Steel expands their presence in the Midwest.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regional Manager leads WS efforts to expand into the western Michigan construction market
- Identify bid opportunities and connect with local General Contractors, CMs, and erectors
- Follow established Waukegan Steel project management policies and procedures
- Review project documents and develop strong knowledge of project scope and all requirements
- Develop project schedules, sequencing plans, and overall coordination of the install of all steel work
- Prepare, submit, and track resolution to project RFIs
- Identify added scope, prepare change order pricing, submit and track approvals of COs
- Prepare monthly pay applications utilizing AIA G702, G703 forms; track approval
- Resolve day to day project issues; follow up with customer as needed
Education and Experience:
- Strong interest in working for a Structural Steel fabricator/subcontractor
- Strong knowledge of the Grand Rapids and western Michigan construction market
- 5+ years of experience with structural steel fabrication/erection or related industry preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a project management role
- Proficient with architectural/structural blueprint reading and steel shop drawings
- Knowledge of AIA billing process (G702/G703 forms)
- PROCORE software knowledge is preferred
- Education: BS Structural or Civil Engineering is preferred
Key Skills:
- Candidate must be driven and assertive with strong communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment
- Highly organized, detail-oriented individual with the ability to follow up on tasks without daily guidance
- Ability to effectively manage a high volume of tasks/requests in a professional manner
Equal Opportunity Statement - Waukegan Steel is committed to diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of our operations.