Project Manager - Steelscape : Job Details

Project Manager

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Welcome to Steelscape.

Our team of 400 people is our strength, and we want our people to be safe, successful and well.

We love what we do. We're a leading west-coast manufacturer of coated and painted metal for construction providing enduring products, inspiring design options and superior customer experience – building a foundation of strength, beauty and performance within our communities.

We sit alongside our colleagues at ASC Profiles as part of NS BlueScope Coated Products North America (CPNA), a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel.

Working in close-knit teams, our culture feels like a local business while benefiting from the scale of the group and global organization.

Joining the Steelscape team means you'll play your part in our ongoing success as we consistently deliver for our customers and strengthen our communities, now and into the future.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee improvements and remediation work on Steelscape ovens and furnaces at locations in Washington and California. In addition, this role will lead and oversee an oven upgrade project (over several years and a multi-million-dollar expense) on time and on budget, which is a top priority for Steelscape.

This role will lead to planning, execution, and successful completion of the improvement work and the oven upgrade in Rancho Cucamonga, California. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage from initiation to close-out the improvements and remediation work on ovens and furnaces and related system improvements, within a strict timeframe.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout the project.
• Derive and create budgets for remediation activity.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Identify and source potential contractors, subject matter experts, and suppliers required to complete necessary evaluations and remediation.
• Drive coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors, and equipment suppliers to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Monitor project performance and address potential issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Provide regular status updates and detailed project reports to leadership.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with PMP certification or equivalent.
• 10+ years hands-on experience.
• Proven experience managing industrial or manufacturing projects, preferably in the automotive or coatings industry.
• Strong understanding of industrial, gas-fired ovens and furnace operations required, experience with paint or curing ovens a plus.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Assertive negotiation and influencing skills to ensure appropriate prioritization and resource allocation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Technical knowledge of industrial ovens and paint line operations is a plus.

Salary Range: This position's estimated annual base salary is $117,000.00 - $176,000.00. Actual base salary will be dependent on an individual's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, relationships or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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