Overview
Job Description
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.
What You Bring
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
What We Offer
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
Life at the Corporate Office (Las Cimas — Austin)
Onsite gym — treadmills, weights, and yoga mats
Wellness room — bookable for wellness sessions with Nivati or mental-health providers — plus a fully accessible lactation room for nursing mothers
Modern kitchen and common areas — fridges, microwave, coffee, and space to collaborate with colleagues
Professional meeting spaces with everything a working session needs
Employee parking in the garage
What You Can Expect (Our Hiring Process)
We move quickly for the right person. Here’s the path:
1.Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team. A conversation about your experience, your goals, and salary expectations.
2.Interview with the hiring team. Go deeper on the role and share more about your background.
3.Loop interviews. Meet our leadership team — your chance to confirm the culture and vision fit you, too.
4.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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Patriot Erectors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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