Project Manager(Steelworks)

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager (Steelworks) to secure new steel projects, overseeing cost planning and tender submissions and managing overall project execution.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong technical expertise in structural steelworks and proven project management capability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Project Acquisition

· Lead efforts in lobbying and securing steelworks projects from developers, consultants, main contractors and government agencies.

· Identify new market opportunities and expand the company’s steelworks portfolio.

2. Pre-Tender & Cost Management

· Oversee pre-tender cost quantification and estimation for steelworks projects.

· Review technical drawings, specifications and tender documents.

· Lead tender clarifications, negotiations and contract discussions.

· Approve final tender submissions prior to management sign-off.

3. Project Management & Execution

· Oversee end-to-end project management from award to completion.

· Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with specifications.

· Supervise project managers, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.

· Monitor fabrication, delivery, and installation schedules.

· Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and statutory requirements

4. Manpower & Resource Control

· Plan and control manpower allocation across multiple projects.

· Optimized employment of site supervisors, welders, fabricators and subcontractors.

5. Financial & Operational Control

· Review progress claims and variation orders.

· Approve subcontractor payments and cost reports.

· Provide regular management reports on project and financial performance.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.

· Minimum 5 years of project management experience in steelworks projects (structural steel, fabrication, erection).

· Strong experience in cost estimation and tender management.

· Proven track record in securing and delivering steel projects.

· Sound understanding of construction contracts and project risk management.

· Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

· Familiar with local building regulations and safety standards.

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.