Structural Steel Construction Manager - Healthcare Construction - Base Salary to 180k/year - Birmingham, AL
Our client is a leading manufacturer and builder of high-performance modular healthcare facilities serving major healthcare systems nationwide. They are seeking a Structural Steel Construction Manager to lead structural steel and miscellaneous metals self-perform operations across large-scale construction projects throughout the United States.
This role will oversee estimating, preconstruction, steel erection planning, workforce management, field execution, safety compliance, scheduling coordination, and financial performance for structural steel operations supporting healthcare and complex commercial construction projects.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all structural steel and miscellaneous metals self-perform construction operations across multiple active projects
Prepare estimates, quantity takeoffs, budgets, labor forecasts, and procurement plans for steel construction activities
Manage bidding, leveling, and award processes for subcontractors, fabrication partners, crane providers, rigging support, and steel erection services
Coordinate material procurement, fabrication schedules, and material releases to support project timelines
Collaborate with engineering, detailing, fabrication, manufacturing, VDC, and construction teams throughout project execution
Review and interpret construction drawings, fabrication drawings, erection plans, specifications, and structural steel documents
Perform constructability reviews and support preconstruction planning activities for structural steel scopes
Coordinate steel erection sequencing, crane planning, rigging operations, and installation activities across multiple projects
Manage tie-ins and modifications to existing structures when required
Oversee manpower forecasting, workforce planning, labor allocation, and crew utilization across backlog and active projects
Provide sequencing feedback and installation durations to support master project schedules
Manage RFIs, submittals, fabrication coordination, field issue resolution, and project documentation
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, AWS welding standards, crane safety requirements, and company safety procedures
Lead safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture across all project sites
Mentor, train, and develop field personnel, foremen, and trade leaders
Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, project profitability, per diem management, and operational performance
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to structural steel construction operations
Travel regularly to active project sites throughout the Southeast and broader United States
Qualifications:
10+ years of construction experience with strong expertise in structural steel erection, welding, fabrication, rigging, crane operations, and steel installation
Experience managing self-perform construction operations and direct labor forces
Experience leading structural steel construction projects in commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission critical, manufacturing, or large-scale construction environments