Senior Steel Project Engineer II

🚧 Drive Complex Steel Projects from Shop to Site - Join Strocchia Iron Works as a Senior Steel Project Engineer II! 🚧

Position Title: Senior Steel Project Engineer II

Company Name: Strocchia Iron Works

Pay Range: $100,000-$120,000+ per year, plus performance and year-end bonuses

Industry: Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Metals

Location: Albertson, NY

Job Overview

Strocchia Iron Works is hiring a confident and seasoned Senior Steel Project Engineer II to join our Albertson, NY team. This full-time, onsite role is perfect for a proactive professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in the structural and miscellaneous metals industry. You'll oversee everything from shop drawing coordination to field execution and billing. If you thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment and want to build a future with a trusted steel contractor, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

Strocchia Iron Works is a family-owned, full-service steel contractor proudly serving the NYC Metro area and Connecticut. We specialize in structural steel and architectural metals for commercial, industrial, and transportation projects. Our team includes skilled tradespeople, estimators, and project managers operating from our Bridgeport fabrication shop and our New York field office. We're driven by craftsmanship, integrity, and a responsive approach to delivering high-quality, coordinated steel solutions in challenging construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings and coordinate with detailers and field teams.
• Perform field measurements and prepare sketches or RFIs.
• Track design changes for constructability and quality assurance.
• Support fabrication with timely shop and purchase orders.
• Submit and follow up on RFIs, submittals, and quality control documents.
• Develop monthly AIA payment applications and change orders.
• Coordinate directly with clients, GCs, and engineers.
• Manage steel erection planning, ironworker scheduling, and safety compliance.
• Oversee equipment logistics, street closures, and crane permits.
• Ensure QA/QC standards, inspection readiness, and punch list resolution.
• Conduct field measuring and layout verification.
• Track and negotiate change orders.
• Stay informed on steel construction industry developments.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in steel fabrication and erection.
• Proficient in interpreting contracts, specifications, and technical drawings.
• SST Certification (40hr Site Safety Training).
• Local candidates preferred (must live or relocate within a 20-minute commute).
• Strong integrity, independence, and collaborative spirit.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Local candidates preferred or willing to relocate to within 30 minutes of Albertson, NY.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available.
• Life and disability insurance options available.
• Retirement savings program.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Weekly pay cycle.
• Paid training, safety certifications, and apprenticeship/mentorship.
• Safety equipment and tech package (smartphone or tablet).
• Company events, mileage reimbursement, and a strong work-life balance.
  
  

Schedule

• Full-Time - Monday to Friday
  
  

Location

• Onsite - Albertson, NY
• (Bridgeport, CT facility and New York field coordination as needed)
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Compliance

A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.

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