Composite Steel

Job Overview

• Company: Composite Steel.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $80,000 to $120,000 per year (based on experience) plus Performance Based Bonus.
• Location: Melrose Park, IL (30% Travel Required).
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial, Government, and Union.
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required.

The Opportunity

You will serve as a vital link between our fabrication shop and field operations, ensuring the seamless delivery of Chicago’s premier steel projects. This role empowers you to drive project precision through technical detailing and proactive coordination in a rapidly growing, union-strong environment.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Execute precise field measurements to ensure fabrication accuracy and eliminate on-site installation delays.
• Develop and review CAD drawings to bridge the gap between design intent and structural reality.
• Coordinate daily logistics between the shop and field crews to maintain strict project timelines and budgets.
• Manage project documentation and schedules to ensure transparency for all stakeholders.
• Resolve technical and logistical hurdles in real-time to maintain the integrity of the trades.
• Direct communication between clients and internal teams to uphold high-quality craftsmanship standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience managing projects within the structural steel or general construction industry.
• Technical proficiency in CAD detailing and the ability to interpret complex architectural drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct accurate field measurements for high-stakes fabrication.
• Experience coordinating diverse project scopes, including union and government contracts.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time to various project sites and facilities.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in steel fabrication or erection management.
• Advanced knowledge of safety protocols and industry-standard fabrication processes.
• Prior experience working within a union environment on large-scale Chicago skyline projects.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle and performance-based bonuses to reward individual excellence.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Professional training and certifications including OSHA, Fall Protection, and Lifts.
• All necessary safety equipment provided, including high-quality helmets and gloves.

About Us

Composite Steel is a growing, union-strong leader in Chicago’s skyline where high-quality craftsmanship meets unmatched professional opportunity. From healthcare facilities to local schools, we tackle diverse projects that directly impact the community.

Composite Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.