What We Do

Bringing your
visions to life.

At Cooper Steel, we combine more than 65 years of industry know-how with future-forward techniques to deliver uncompromising steel management of choice.

With a steel-tough attitude, rigorous execution, and a focus on lifelong durability, our team delivers on promises our competitors call impossible; designing and building projects that will serve generations to come.

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Preconstruction

Where vision becomes focus.

Our team works at every level of the project, doing our due diligence to meet the most demanding schedules and budgets.

Vision becomes focus as we use value engineering and design-build on most projects. 

  • Estimating
  • Strategic Planning
  • Conceptual Estimating
  • Value Engineering and Design Assist
  • Design-Build
  • Constructability Reviews
  • Schedule Development and Sequencing
  • Schedule Acceleration
  • Esti-Modeling
  • Logistics Planning
  • Material availability reviews with alternative recommended sizes
  • Detailed, itemized, and quantified scope of work
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Project Management

The expertise you need, when you need it.

Our dedicated project management teams are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, working seamlessly to create a one-stop shop where quality is unmatched and big ideas are welcomes. 

We sweat the small stuff so you don’t have to. That’s how Cooper does it: the right way, every time.

  • Dedicated multi-tiered project team approach, including members at levels such as:
    • Business Unit Leader
    • Business Unit Director
    • Business Unit Manager
    • Senior Project Manager
    • Project Manager
    • Construction Estimator
    • Assistant Project Manager
    • Senior Project Coordinator
    • Project Coordinator
    • Assistant Project Coordinator
  • Customized Project Management System
  • Construction Cost Analysis and Document Change Management
  • Multi-Departmental Project Coordination and Support
  • Detailing, Engineering, and Connection Design
  • Delivery Coordination, Tracking, and Scheduling
  • BIM Coordination
  • Subcontractor Management and Coordination
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Fabrication

No detail too small, no beam too big.

As one of the top 15 purchasers of milled steel in the United States, we have advanced machinery and technology, expert tradespeople, and over 65 years of applied knowledge helping us to fabricate thousands of steel members with minimal errors.

  • Material Procurement
  • Fabrication Operations
  • Robotic Fabrication with Advanced Technologies
  • Paint, Galvanizing, and Specialty Coatings, including Intumescent
  • Quality Control 
  • Barcode Tracking
  • Shipping & Logistics
  • Specialized Fabrication Options, including:
    • Plate Girder
    • Trusses
    • Oversized Assemblies
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Field Operations

On target. On site. On call.

When you work with Cooper Steel, expert knowledge with a proactive approach is always on call.

Our field operations teams are seasoned professionals, with most on-site project managers having worked as crew members or foremen.

  • Dedicated multi-tiered project team approach, including members at levels such as:
    • VP of Field Operations
    • Field Operations Manager
    • Field Operations Coordinator
    • On-Site Director
    • Senior On-Site Project Manager
    • On-Site Project Manager
    • Assistant On-Site Project Manager
    • On-Site Safety Team
    • Quality Team
    • Survey Team 
  • Delivery Coordination, Tracking and Scheduling, and Inventory Tracking
  • Subcontractor Management and Coordination
  • Project Progress Tracking Utilizing 3D Modeling Software
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Erection

Pulling the heavy weight so you don't have to.

Unlike most steel fabricators, we have the staff, equipment, and expertise to erect the steel we fabricate.

For over six decades, we have maintained our quality and safety standards to become known as one of the most well-respected and sought after steel companies in the land.

  • Structural
  • Joist and Deck
  • Miscellaneous Erection Needs
  • Equipment and Millwright
  • In-House Self-Perform Division, including Dedicated Safety Personnel and Dedicated Quality Professional (CWI)
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Our Approach

01
Connect

Our journey begins by establishing a collaborative bond, understanding client goals, and laying a foundation for success.

02
Collaborate

We’re in it together, forging open and productive partnerships with our clients to ensure success through joint efforts.

03
Challenge

We examine and test forecasted project plans and find innovative ways to streamline schedules and maximize value.

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Commit

Our word is ironclad. We stake our reputation in fulfilling every promise, earning trust in every facet of our work.

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Safety

Build Strong. Build Safe.

Cooper Steel is committed to fostering a safety culture that isn’t just about avoiding risk but also creating an environment where the well-being of our employees and partners is a core value and they can thrive.

SAFETY AWARDS
SEAA Safety Accommodation Award – 2025
AISC Erector Safety Commendation – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
AISC Fabricator Safety Commendation – 2022, 2024, 2025
SEAA Safety Excellence Premier Award – 2023
AISC Erector Safety Award of Honor – 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023
World Class Winner of SEAA Safety Excellence Award – 2021
AISC Fabricator Safety Award of Honor – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020

  1. Plan to do the job safely. Our people are our most important resources. We owe it to them to develop a safe work environment and to give them the tools and equipment they need to be safe and successful.
  2. Do the job correctly. We pride ourselves on providing quality products to our customers. Our teams perform their work with integrity and expect a commitment to excellence from each other.
  3. Get the job done on time. We never put production ahead of safety, or quality. However, we do realize there are commitments to keep. By pre-planning with these Core Priorities in mind we’re able to accomplish all three and deliver a job done safely, done right, and done on time for our customers.
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At Cooper Steel, putting health and safety first is more than a slogan. We have established high performance standards for health and safety that extend beyond compliance with laws and regulations. Our proactive implementation of these standards demonstrates our commitment to leadership in our industry.

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We work hard to maintain an accident-free work environment because we know our most valuable and important assets are the people we work with every day. Maintaining the well-being of our people is what allows us to be confident in the quality service we strive to deliver to our customers each and every day.

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Creating a safety-focused culture

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Work With us

Forge your future.

At Cooper Steel, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled opportunities and we’re always looking for individuals that shine not only as professionals, but as people, to join our growing team.

Here, you’re more than a number — you’re family and forging a future that’s Built Cooper Strong.

Join the Legacy