Canam Steel Corporation is a major US manufacturer of open web steel joists and steel deck.  The company participates in thousands of projects each year ranging from large distribution centers and high rise projects, to small retail centers.  The steel joist business in the US dates back to 1986 as a partnership with Canam Group and our steel deck business was launched by an acquisition of the United Steel Deck brand in 2010.  The Corporation currently operates six fabrication facilities, several sales and engineering offices, and employs approximately 800 people across the United States.

This position will be located in Arizona and report, in person, to the Buckeye office.

The Project Manger will manage customer projects through interaction with various internal departments and provide external customers with information and support.  Provides operational direction, guidance and support to all departments regarding the production of Joists, Girders, Trusses, Decking and Structural Steel products from initial sale to final contract close out.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain good relationships with customers; coordinate activities with drafting/engineering, sales and estimating, shipping and production departments to determine project schedules.
• Review purchase orders and sales contracts to ensure that legal obligations are met.
• Review specifications to ensure that the scope of the work is consistent with the bid.
• Maintain records of communications with customers (phone calls, conversations, standard letters and notices); update CSC systems with the appropriate dates and keep up-to-date and accurate notes.
• Write to customers and follow-up on outstanding requests for information from all departments.
• Follow-up on any codes that may affect delivery in collaboration with the Credit Department.
• Review comparison reports; research and prepare change orders based on verifiable information; follow-up on collection letters to customers and prepare processing forms and/or process extra credit.
• Ensure that final drawings are sent and calculations are included if necessary.
• Process back charge forms in collaboration with various departments when claims are received.
• Review claims, document issues and resolve claims in collaboration with management, who will grant final approval.
• Review charges, document issues and provide management with the supporting documents necessary to review claims.
• Update tracking spreadsheets with all back charges and change orders.
• Provides continuous improvement guidance and input to all departments.
• Prepares reports and correspondence for internal and external use.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Project Manager.

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from a technical school.
• 5+ Years of related experience in the Steel industry preferred.
• Knowledge of AISC, AWS and ASTM requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
• Must possess the ability to lead people in a positive but assertive manner.
• Must be able to make independent decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and strong customer orientation.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Exceptional and proven organizational skills.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply basic geometry and trigonometry concepts.
• Ability to travel for necessary training and jobsite visits.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and other software.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.