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Steel Fabricators

Fabricates and installs structural steel

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
In PersonJob-site visits are required as needed and may involve extended out-of-state travel.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma and at least 5 years of experience managing structural steel projects.
  • Thorough knowledge of the construction industry.
  • Knowledge and understanding of American Institute of Steel Construction standards and American Welding Society codes.
  • Ability to read construction blueprints.
  • Ability to walk, reach, climb, stoop, and lift up to 75 pounds to move through construction sites and identify field problems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, manage, and lead structural steel projects from beginning to end while meeting budget and project deadlines; this may include managing the activities of project coordinators and other project managers.
  • Monitor project costs and meet with the Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, or Chief Financial Officer when costs exceed budget.
  • Work closely with management teams in the shop, field, and detailing departments.
  • Handle dealings with clients, engineers, architects, detailers, and construction teams to identify potential problems and develop resolutions.
  • Ensure contract terms and obligations are maintained.
  • Comply with American Institute of Steel Construction policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety standards.
  • Follow up on project requirements to ensure customer service.
  • Prepare management reports and meet with key personnel to ensure projects remain on schedule.
  • Review plans and proposals to determine appropriate procedures for achieving department and company goals.
  • Ensure project change orders are properly accounted for, including estimating change-order budgets as needed.
  • Ensure all project details are documented.
  • Visit job sites as required, including possible extended out-of-state travel.
  • Develop, review, and continuously maintain customer, detailing, shop, and installation schedules.
  • Analyze budgets by department discipline to subcontract work as required.
  • Prepare invoicing documents as required.
  • Maintain and enhance customer relationships.
  • Work hours outside the scheduled shift as workload dictates, including weekends when necessary.

About the company

Steel Fabricators makes and installs structural steel for general contractors and construction managers building commercial, industrial and government facilities. Its projects include the Broward County Convention Center, the Port of Miami's Cruise Terminal A and theme park structures at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The company handles steel detailing, fabrication and erection with its own teams, combining shop production with field installation under construction contracts. This single-source approach keeps coordination across successive project stages within the same organization. Founded in 1962, Steel Fabricators is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • Repeat business anchors Steel Fabricators' workload: the employer says returning customers account for over 90% of work.
  • Full-time administrative assistants in Oakland Park get retirement support: Steel Fabricators advertises an employer-matched 401(k).
  • Steel Fabricators has two sales bases: Fort Lauderdale and Orlando offices cover its Florida market.

What critics are saying

  • Full-time Fort Lauderdale project managers face extended travel: Steel Fabricators lists potentially lengthy out-of-state jobsite visits.
  • Steel Fabricators' full-time Oakland Park crane operators face variable hours: workload-driven extra hours potentially include weekends.
  • Steel Fabricators' full-time Oakland Park ironworkers face physical exposure: the role requires heavy lifting, heights and varying weather.

What makes Steel Fabricators unique

  • Steel Fabricators combines certified functions: American Institute of Steel Construction certification covers both fabrication and erection.
  • Large contracts fit Steel Fabricators' bonding limits: it advertises $125 million single-project and $625 million aggregate capacity.
  • Steel Fabricators operates a substantial production base: FabSouth lists a 110,000-square-foot facility for structural steel components.

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