Project Executive

gpac, a recruiting firm with 30+ years in business, is partnered with a well-established company in the structural steel and metals fabrication industry in the Chicago, IL area. Our client is seeking a senior project management leader to deliver large and complex structural steel and metals projects and to mentor the project management team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Own the delivery of the company's largest and most complex steel projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, owners, and design teams
• Drive schedule, cost, and quality performance across fabrication and erection
• Mentor and support project managers and assistant project managers
• Lead contract review, risk assessment, and change order negotiations

Position Essential Job Functions:

• Plan project execution strategy with estimating, detailing, shop, and field leadership
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, detailing schedules, and fabrication sequencing
• Forecast project costs, cash flow, and margins and report to leadership
• Resolve escalated client, scope, and schedule issues
• Support estimating with constructability input on pursuits

Position Skills:

• 7+ years of project management experience in structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or PEMB construction
• Proven track record managing multi-million dollar steel packages
• Experience with the AISC certification program and quality requirements
• Strong contract, financial, and negotiation skills
• Leadership experience developing project teams
• OSHA 30 and familiarity with Tekla Structures or SDS2 a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $150,000 - $165,000 per year
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

To apply, contact Clint Long at clint.long@gogpac.com or 605-370-5504.