Office Location: Indianapolis, IN
Department: Operations
Report To: Director of Operations
Status: Exempt (Full-Time)

Job Summary:
As an Assistant Project Manager at Lenex Steel, you will support and lead coordination efforts for structural steel fabrication and erection projects, serving as a key liaison between engineering, detailing, fabrication, and field operations. The Assistant Project Manager owns the RFI process, coordinates design clarifications, and documents and resolves field issues, while tracking trade partner progress and removing roadblocks to keep detailing, fabrication, and installation on schedule. On smaller, less complex projects, the Assistant Project Manager may serve as the Project Manager under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager. The most rewarding part of this role is being able to look back on individual structures, entire campuses, and ultimately skylines throughout the Midwest and taking great pride in being the team that built the foundation. 

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Excel at digging into models, drawings, and design details to resolve conflicts and clear the path for detailing and fabrication.
• Enjoy working across engineering, detailing, the shop, and the field to keep projects moving and solve problems as they come up.
• Approach your work with ownership, follow-through, and a drive to grow into leading projects of your own.

These skills will be used to:

• Manage the RFI and query process, coordinating Lenex standards and other trades and authoring RFIs when necessary to remove steel detailing roadblocks.
• Manage the drawing submittal and approval process to ensure conformance to project requirements as well as timely release for fabrication and construction.
• Review the model in Tekla to resolve noted conflicts, holds, and clashes with other trades.
• Track progress against the project schedule to keep detailing, fabrication, and installation on track, and report status to the Project Manager.
• Assist the Project Manager in updating ongoing project and delivery schedules.
• Visit active jobsites weekly, attend coordination meetings, and coordinate logistics.
• Support field erection teams to address on-site challenges.
• Collect and submit required project documentation including pre-planning, safety, quality, and daily progress reports.
• Maintain client and subcontractor change order logs and report status to the Project Manager.
• Assist with the issuance and execution of change orders.
• Prepare billings and review pay applications on directly managed work.
• Assist with job cost reporting as needed.
• Serve as Project Manager on smaller, less complex projects under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 1-3 years of construction or engineering experience, preferably in steel fabrication or structural construction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and project scheduling software (Microsoft Project or similar).
• Experience with Tekla, Procore, or similar software is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Valid driver’s license for jobsite visits.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods while working in the office and safely navigate active construction sites including uneven terrain, muddy conditions, temporary stairs, scaffolding, and ladders.
• Must be able to utilize communication technology (computer, phone, tablet) and construction tools (tape measure, laser leveling equipment) effectively.
• Must be able to perform movements such as bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to endure exposure to various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind) and construction site elements (dust, noise, equipment).
• Must properly use and wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots.
• Must be able to travel to jobsites regularly using personal or company vehicle.

Why Lenex Steel Company?
We fabricate structural steel for projects that can’t afford compromise — data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities across the Midwest. The work demands precision, but what sets us apart is how we approach it: with leadership, expertise, nimbleness, engagement, and that intangible X-Factor our people bring to every beam, every connection, every deadline.

For over 20 years, we’ve built our reputation collaborating with general contractors, engineers, and architects on some of the Midwest’s most complex structural projects. We deliver 30,000+ tons of AISC-certified steel annually, and we’ve earned the trust of leading general contractors and engineers by being reliable, precise, and easy to work with. Our in-house team of project managers, engineers, detailers, and shop fabricators delivers exceptional solutions from concept through completion.

Our team is guided by five core values: Leadership. Expertise. Nimbleness. Engagement. X-Factor. That last one — the X-Factor — is the pride, grit, and attention to detail our people bring every day.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Safety-first culture with ongoing training

We believe in hiring capable people, giving them the resources to succeed, and holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards. We’re honest. We’re straightforward. And we stand by our word.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Lenex Steel Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Office Location: Oak Brook, IL
Department: Operations
Report To: Director of Operations
Status: Exempt (Full-Time)

Job Summary:
As a Project Manager at Lenex Steel, you will plan, coordinate, and oversee steel fabrication and erection projects from contract award through completion, ensuring on-schedule delivery, budget adherence, and full compliance with contract documents and scope of work. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for general contractors, engineers, field crews, and trade partners for each project under their management. The most rewarding part of this role is being able to look back on individual structures, entire campuses, and ultimately skylines throughout the Midwest and taking great pride in being the team that built the foundation.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Excel at reviewing complex contract documents, drawings, and specifications to identify risks, spot opportunities, and develop solutions before problems arise.
• Enjoy coordinating daily with general contractors, engineers, and trade partners to address challenges in a direct, collaborative, and solution-focused way.
• Approach your projects with systematic planning, attention to detail, and an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality.

These skills will be used to:

• Review contracts, drawings, and specifications to capture scope, identify deficiencies and risks, and highlight opportunities for optimization.
• Work with the general contractor and erector to develop the order of installation.
• Develop comprehensive project schedules, coordinates with the shop for fabrication timelines, and establishes delivery plans.
• Oversee the detailing and RFI process to remove roadblocks for timely submittals.
• Coordinate with the general contractor, erector, and other trades to preemptively address and ensure their needs are met.
• Manage the drawing submittal and approval process to ensure conformance to project requirements as well as timely release for fabrication and construction.
• Align shop fabrication schedules with project timelines.
• Issue subcontracts and monitors the progress of trade partners.
• Visit active jobsites weekly, attends coordination meetings, and coordinates logistics.
• Support field erection teams to address on-site challenges.
• Ensure proper documentation is collected and submitted including pre-planning, safety, quality, and daily progress reports.
• Prepare and manages project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Identify changes to the scope and manages the change order process including timely estimation, quotes, approval, and billing.
• Review and approves invoices and subcontractor change requests.
• Prepare project billings and ensures timely submittal.
• Provide guidance and support to assistant project managers and project coordinators.
• Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented project environment with attention to detail and an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 3-10 years of construction or engineering experience, preferably in steel fabrication or structural construction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and project scheduling software (Microsoft Project or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Valid driver’s license for jobsite visits.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods while working in the office and safely navigate active construction sites including uneven terrain, muddy conditions, temporary stairs, scaffolding, and ladders.
• Must be able to utilize communication technology (computer, phone, tablet) and construction tools (tape measure, laser leveling equipment) effectively.
• Must be able to perform movements such as bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to endure exposure to various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind) and construction site elements (dust, noise, equipment).
• Must properly use and wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots.
• Must be able to travel to jobsites regularly using personal or company vehicle.

Why Lenex Steel Company?
We fabricate structural steel for projects that can’t afford compromise — data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities across the Midwest. The work demands precision, but what sets us apart is how we approach it: with leadership, expertise, nimbleness, engagement, and that intangible X-Factor our people bring to every beam, every connection, every deadline.

For over 20 years, we’ve built our reputation collaborating with general contractors, engineers, and architects on some of the Midwest’s most complex structural projects. We deliver 30,000+ tons of AISC-certified steel annually, and we’ve earned the trust of leading general contractors and engineers by being reliable, precise, and easy to work with. Our in-house team of project managers, engineers, detailers, and shop fabricators delivers exceptional solutions from concept through completion.

Our team is guided by five core values: Leadership. Expertise. Nimbleness. Engagement. X-Factor. That last one — the X-Factor — is the pride, grit, and attention to detail our people bring every day.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Safety-first culture with ongoing training

We believe in hiring capable people, giving them the resources to succeed, and holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards. We’re honest. We’re straightforward. And we stand by our word.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Lenex Steel Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Lenex Steel, the shop is where it all comes together. Every beam that goes up on a jobsite starts here — cut, fit, welded, painted, and loaded by the hands of people who take pride in doing it right.

We’re always looking for skilled, dependable people to join our fabrication shop in Terre Haute, IN. Whether you’re an experienced fabricator or looking to build a career in the trades, there’s a place for you at Lenex Steel.

Roles we’re always hiring for:

• Fabricators
• Truck Drivers
• Machine Operators
• Material Handlers
• Paint & Load
• Maintenance
• Quality Control

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• A safety-first culture

For any additional questions, please reach out to Jenny Hutchinson at [email protected].

At Lenex Steel, the shop is where it all comes together. Every beam that goes up on a jobsite starts here — cut, fit, welded, painted, and loaded by the hands of people who take pride in doing it right.

We’re always looking for skilled, dependable people to join our fabrication shop in Indianapolis, IN. Whether you’re an experienced fabricator or looking to build a career in the trades, there’s a place for you at Lenex Steel.

Roles we’re always hiring for:

• Fabricators
• Truck Drivers
• Machine Operators
• Material Handlers
• Paint & Load
• Maintenance
• Quality Control

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• A safety-first culture

For any additional questions, please reach out to Jenny Hutchinson at [email protected].

Interested in a future career in the steel or construction industry? Whether you’re exploring career paths, looking for hands-on experience, or interested in future internship and employment opportunities, we’d like to hear from you. Complete our Student Interest Form to stay connected with LENEX and learn about opportunities as they become available.

What We’d Like to Know About You:

• Your contact information – Name, email and phone number
• Your school information – School name and current education or training level
• What you’re looking for – Internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, job shadowing, entry-level positions or simply exploring your options
• Your shop interests – Opportunities in fabrication/welding, machine operation, material handling, paint & load, maintenance, quality control and truck driving
• Your office interests – Areas like project management, estimating, business development, purchasing and finance
• Where you are in your education – Whether you’re currently in high school, college or trade training, or have recently graduated

Not sure exactly where you fit? That’s okay. Tell us what interests you, and we’ll help you explore where your skills and goals could fit at LENEX.