About Patriot Erectors, LLC.

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non-building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self-reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.

Company Vision: Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel-related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

About the role

The PMO Project Executive/Sponsor is a senior leadership role within the Executive operations/Project Management group responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of steel fabrication and erection projects within Patriot’s portfolio. This role leads the development and execution of project management standards, ensures alignment with company goals, and drives project performance across safety, quality, schedule, and budget. The PMO Project Executive plays a critical role in delivering successful outcomes while supporting Patriot’s mission, values, and long-term growth objectives.

What you'll do

Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned):   

·         Lead and manage the strategic direction and operational management of the Project Management Office (PMO) for assigned divisional steel fabrication and erection projects. 

·         Establish and enforce standardized project management processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.

·         Oversee project planning, scheduling, cost controls, quality assurance, and risk management efforts.

·         Direct a portfolio of projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring consistency, alignment, and accountability across all project teams.  This could be a single project or multiple projects depending on the requirements of the business.  These project assignments will generally be for projects outside of an assigned regional division.

·         Act as the escalation point for critical project issues, scope changes, or schedule risks.

·         Partner with cross-functional leaders in fabrication, erection, engineering, safety, and quality to ensure coordination and performance.

·         Drive reporting and communication on project progress, financial health, and operational performance to senior leadership and stakeholders.

·         Develop and mentor divisional managers, project managers, assistant project managers, coordinators, and other project personnel supporting growth in technical skill, leadership, and project ownership.

·         Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction to ensure seamless project handoffs and alignment on scope, schedule, and resources.

·         Analyze project data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement across the PMO function.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Project Governance: Implement and maintain best-in-class PMO frameworks, aligning project execution with corporate standards and objectives.

·         Portfolio Oversight: Manage a portfolio of active and upcoming steel-related construction projects, ensuring prioritization, resource optimization, and performance tracking.

·         Financial Accountability: Lead project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and margin protection across the portfolio.

·         Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

·         Risk Management: Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to avoid project delays, safety incidents, or budget overruns.

·         Operational Integration: Coordinate closely with internal departments to ensure efficient delivery and consistency from fabrication to field execution.

·         Performance Metrics: Create and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track progress, identify red flags, and support data-driven decisions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Competencies:

·         Technical and Analytical Capacity.

·         Ethical Conduct.

·         Attention to Detail.

·         Problem-solving abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Education/Experience:  

·         Proven experience as a construction project leader with a strong background in steel structures who has a track record of establishing scalable systems, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring disciplined execution across all project phases.

·         Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field.

·         PMP or similar project management certification required.

·         Minimum 15 years of experience in construction project management, with direct expertise in steel fabrication and erection.

·         Proven track record managing large-scale construction portfolios and implementing PMO systems.

·         Experience with project controls, scheduling software, and cost forecasting.

·         High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.

·         Excellent communication and organizational skills.

·         Knowledge of lien laws, subcontractor documentation, and vendor compliance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

·         Continual improvement – One must continually grow one’s craft by learning new tools and techniques to manage oneself and team.

·   Leadership & Execution: Able to lead teams, build consensus, and hold people accountable for high-performance outcomes.

· Project Delivery: Mastery of the construction lifecycle, including planning, execution, cost control, and quality assurance.

·    Strategic Thinking: Balances short-term project needs with long-term operational and business objectives.

·    Communication: Communicates with clarity and confidence to executives, clients, and field teams.

·    Technology Fluency: Familiar with project management platforms, ERP systems, and reporting dashboards.

·    KPI’s/Statistical Metrics:  Develop and monitor key productive indicators (KPI’s) to manage productivity relative

to cost on specific projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Skilled in project scheduling and management tools.
• Capable of interpreting construction documents, drawings, and specifications.

Certificates and Licenses: PMP or related project management certification.

What we offer:

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Safety equipment provided
• 8 hours of paid volunteering time
• Wellness initiatives, including Nivati EAP services

Growth Opportunities: At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers. Our state-of-the-art facility provides an environment where innovation and excellence thrive.

Community Initiatives: We are committed to giving back to our community through various initiatives and encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities.

Join Us: If you are passionate about quality craftsmanship and committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and become part of the Patriot Erectors team. Together, we can make a difference in our industry and community.