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Company: Steel Specialty Inc. (SSI)
Location: Charlotte, NC (Belmont, NC Office & Regional Field Operations)
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year plus an annual end-of-year bonus and a full benefits package
Industry: Construction / Structural Steel Fabrication & Erection
Company Overview
Steel Specialty Inc. (SSI) is a leading, fast-growing second-generation steel fabrication company with more than 50 years of experience.
Working in commercial, healthcare, industrial, and higher education building markets across the Carolinas, Steel Specialty is proud of its emotionally intelligent, family-friendly, and professional workplace.
The company specializes in both complex miscellaneous metals and large-scale structural steel framing, offering full-service craftsmanship, reliable supply chain delivery, and technical engineering support.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Project Ownership: Take full responsibility as the main point of contact from the start of a project through final closeout, handling all scheduling, budgeting, scope enforcement, and execution.
Contract Administration & Change Management: Review and analyze design changes, track project scope modifications, and write official Change Orders. Don’t let any unauthorized fabrication outside the project scope happen without written approval from the General Contractor (GC).
Fabrication & Logistics Orchestration: Work closely with the internal fabrication team to communicate strict quality standards and architectural requirements. Organize the sequence, delivery, and staging for Structural Steel, Bar Joists, Metal Deck, and Miscellaneous Steel components.
Field & Erection Coordination: Partner with on-site Erectors and General Contractors to identify, solve, and manage field erection issues, structural conflicts, or delivery delays in the most cost-effective way.
Cross-Functional Operations: Enter accurate data at weekly production and scheduling meetings to align plant capacity with field needs. Keep track of client billing milestones, start progress invoicing, and monitor outstanding project receivables.
Experience & Qualifications
3 to 5 years of direct project management experience with structural steel fabrication, miscellaneous metals, or heavy commercial construction projects from start to finish.
Proven track record as the main commercial link between General Contractors, engineers, architects, and onsite crews.
Strong experience managing complex contracts, change orders, and building logistics under tight project deadlines.
Highly responsive and detail-oriented communicator, skilled in balancing technical engineering requirements with a proactive, client-focused attitude.
A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a closely related technical field is highly preferred; comparable intensive industry experience will be considered.
Nice to Have: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and an active OSHA 30 safety credential.
Technical Skills Required
Construction Technology: Expert at reading and understanding structural blueprints, architectural specs, detail drawings, and engineering notes.
Management Platforms: Advanced user of construction management tools like Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, and complex Excel scheduling sheets.
Industry Modalities: Familiar with AISC standards, structural framing types, welding qualifications, and managing building material logistics.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to join our team and build a long-term career that includes employer-paid medical premiums and 401(k) matching, send your construction project history and resume through our hiring pipeline. For updates on your application, you can call or text Amanda at 980.553.0103.