Project Manager

Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Project Manager

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

We are unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Steelscape is a leading manufacturer of coated and painted steel products for the construction industry. Steelscape steel provides strength and beauty for many leading light-gauge construction products, including metal roofing, siding, and steel buildings.

Steelscape is part of the BlueScope family of businesses. BlueScope is a global steel company that manufactures and supplies some of the most essential and enduring structures in the world. With a history of over 100 years, BlueScope operates in 15 countries, employs over 16,500, and focuses on building a sustainable future with resilient and innovative solutions. Learn more at bluescope.com.

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 the 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 of 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 $117,486.00 - $176,229.00.  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.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.