Structural Steel General Manager

General Manager – Structural Steel Fabricator

A respected structural steel fabricator is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead daily operations, drive performance, and ensure excellence across fabrication, erection, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. This is a key leadership role for someone with deep industry knowledge and the ability to manage teams, processes, and growth initiatives. A CWI certification is required .

The General Manager will oversee shop operations, manage production and scheduling, support project execution, and ensure all work meets the highest quality and compliance standards. If you are a strong communicator and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced steel environment, this is an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee fabrication shop

Lead supervisors, managers, and project teams

Ensure welding quality, compliance, and adherence to CWI standards

Manage production schedules, budgets, staffing, and workflow

Support client relationships and assist with business development

Drive safety, productivity, and continuous improvement across departments

Review drawings, specs, and project requirements

Support estimating, planning, and execution of steel projects

Promote a positive, professional, and accountable team culture

Qualifications

7+ years in structural steel fabrication

Proven leadership or operations management experience

CWI certification (required)

Strong knowledge of welding, and fabrication best practices

Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, codes, and specifications

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Experience with scheduling, budgeting, and production planning

Preferred

Experience in both shop and field operations

Familiarity with AISC and AWS standards

Background managing commercial or industrial steel projects

Compensation & Benefits

$100,000 – $120,000 (DOE)

Medical, Dental

401(k)

PTO & Paid Holidays

If you’re a motivated leader who excels in the steel industry and enjoys guiding high-performing teams, we’d love to speak with you.

Send your resume to : justin.knitt@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.