Project Manager

About the role

Own the project. Earn the trust. Build it right.

From budget to closeout, you’ll run structural steel projects that put Patriot’s name on the line — with the team, the tools, and the autonomy to deliver.

Why Patriot — Not the Other Guys

• Real ownership. Budget to closeout, the project is yours — with a team that has your back.
• Dual AISC certification. Certified Fabricator AND Advanced Certified Erector since 1991 — one accountable team from shop drawings to topped-out steel.
• People-first, for real. Free, confidential mental-health support (Nivati EAP) for you and your family, Blue Points wellness rewards, pet insurance, and the Craig Cobb College Scholarship.
• Modern tools, not spreadsheets. Tekla Structures, Tekla EPM, Trimble Connect, FabSuite — we invest in the stack.
• A name that opens doors. 30+ years of quality, safety, and pride in every project.

About the Role

You’ll lead structural steel projects from initial budget through final closeout — coordinating detailing, fabrication, and field erection as the point of confidence for clients and crews.

What You’ll Do

• Project Ownership: Own safety, schedule, budget, and financial outcome from budget through closeout.
• Field Coordination: Partner with the Project Superintendent on day-to-day construction activities.
• Fab & Erection: Manage erection scopes; drive fabrication from shop to site.
• Documents: Interpret structural, architectural, shop, and erection drawings; run constructability analysis.
• Change Management: Price changes and keep budgets and schedules current.
• Coordination: Interface across estimating, detailing, fabrication, field, and finance.
• Client Service: Clear, timely updates — resolve issues before they grow.

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, or related — or equivalent experience
• 5+ years managing structural steel fabrication and/or erection projects
• Ability to read structural, architectural, shop, and erection drawings
• Strong command of budgets, schedules, change orders, and financials

Nice-to-haves

• FabSuite and Tekla (Tekla Structures, Tekla EPM, Trimble Connect)
• PMP certification
• AISC Manual of Steel Construction; construction codes and practices

Schedule & Work Environment

• Based at our corporate office: Las Cimas III, 805 Las Cimas Parkway, Bldg. III, Ste 100, Austin
• Core office hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (excluding Patriot observed holidays)
• Regular visits to the fabrication shop and active job sites

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience, plus a full benefits package:

Financial Planning

• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Company-paid life & disability insurance
• Supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Quarterly financial-planning webinars

Time Off & Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Leave-of-absence programs (administered through Tilt)
• 8 hours of paid volunteering time

Family & Wellness

• Comprehensive health coverage — medical, dental, and vision
• Pet insurance
• Nivati EAP — free, confidential mental-health support for employees and their families
• Gym-membership support through affiliated partners
• Blue Points program — rewards for a healthy lifestyle
• Craig Cobb College Scholarship

On the Job & Career Growth

• Safety equipment provided
• Continuous learning, including Udemy training courses
• Leadership training
• AISC membership for Patriot employees — tap every resource the industry offers

Community

• We give back through community initiatives and support employees who volunteer

What You Can Expect (Our Hiring Process)

We move quickly for the right person. Here’s the path

• Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team. A conversation about your experience, your goals, and salary expectations.
• Interview with the hiring team. Go deeper on the role and share more about your background.
• Loop interviews. Meet our leadership team — your chance to confirm the culture and vision fit you, too.
• Offer. When everything aligns, we’ll move fast to bring you on board.

Join Us

Ready to run great projects with a team that has your back? Apply today — let’s build what matters together.