General Manager
Experience Level:
Operations Management – 2 years (required)
Structural Steel/Misc. Metal Fabrication Management – 2 years (required)
Education: Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering or equivalent degree (required)
Position Type: Full-time, day shift (M-F)
Location: Wayne, MI (in-person)
Travel: required throughout Southeast/Central Michigan and northern Ohio.
Description
Successful applicants will have a proven track record as an Operations Manager within the structural steel fabrication industry. This may include all facets of running and operating a steel fabrication facility.
- Manage all operation activity.
- Determine the schedule of work and material purchases.
- Enforce all safety and quality standards.
- Assist in the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates.
- Assure proper documentation and accounting for project RFIs, change requests, change orders, and invoicing.
- Review plans and proposals to determine proper procedures in order to accomplish company and project goals.
- Ensure all aspects of projects are properly and thoroughly documented to protect company interests.
- Ensure that all contractual terms and obligations of projects are maintained.
- Buy-out projects to ensure they meet cost requirements.
- Meet with key personnel to identify potential barriers and resolutions in order to maximize production, minimize cost and ensure timeliness of projects.
- Visit job sites as needed for field measuring, meetings, and project coordination.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and Tekla PowerFab.
- Knowledge of current AISC standards and AWS codes.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings (i.e. architectural, structural).
- Ability to understand contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
- Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects while meeting strict deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize safety.
- Ability to work independently.
- Self-motivated and results-driven.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of all phases of the construction and design processes.
- Ability to adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
- Must be a US citizen with knowledge of the construction market in Southeast Michigan.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Health and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Competitive benefit package including a 401k retirement plan, medical and dental insurance, paid time off (PTO) and more.
- Excellent opportunity that supports career development and encourages employee success.
- Competitive salary offered based on experience and ability.
Morkin and Sowards is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Morkin and Sowards is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Morkin and Sowards are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, or any other status protected by the law.
