Job Title: Sheet Metal Project Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Austin, Dallas & Houston, Texas
Position Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of projects with a high level of professionalism and accountability. This role focuses on coordinating resources and managing complex sheet metal and metal fabrication projects from start to finish. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, adherence to schedules and budgets, and effective problem-solving abilities.
In this role, you will be responsible for the financial performance of the projects you manage, working to meet established goals while ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. You will also handle challenges that require sound judgment and conflict resolution skills. Effective project management is critical to delivering quality results and supporting both clients and field teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Review contracts in detail and provide input regarding scope, value, and terms
- Verify receipt of contracts or purchase orders and confirm project initiation
- Partner with field leadership and estimating teams to plan labor phases and track workforce allocation
- Develop and execute project plans to ensure timely and cost-efficient completion
- Coordinate with project support staff to set up projects within accounting systems
- Create and maintain design and fabrication/installation schedules, updating progress weekly
- Prepare, present, and negotiate monthly billing with clients
- Oversee procurement, fabrication timelines, equipment scheduling, and subcontractor submittals
- Monitor labor productivity in fabrication and field installation, providing updates to teams
- Lead weekly team meetings and establish short-term production goals
- Present monthly financial updates for assigned projects
- Manage change orders and maintain strong client relationships on-site
- Oversee project closeout activities, including punch lists and final installation completion
- Ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted at project closeout
- Promote and enforce safety standards for employees and subcontractors
- Perform additional duties as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
- Experience in sheet metal fabrication, detailing, or manufacturing processes preferred
- Prior project management experience in construction, fabrication, or industrial environments
- Strong understanding of sheet metal systems, fabrication workflows, and installation processes
- Experience with design-build or custom fabrication projects is a plus
- Ability to learn and use construction or fabrication management software
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Results-oriented with a focus on both process and outcomes
