Project Manager - Capital Projects
About The Position
We are seeking a Project Manager – Capital Projects to lead the planning and execution of major capital and improvement initiatives across multiple CPNA manufacturing sites. This role will manage end-to-end delivery of projects ranging from multimillion-dollar furnace and coating line upgrades to infrastructure modernization, environmental compliance, and process optimization projects. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, execution-focused leader with proven experience delivering industrial capital projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with corporate safety, engineering, and sustainability standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience managing capital projects ($5M–$30M+), preferably in steel, aluminum, oil & gas, cement, or process manufacturing industries.
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary project teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong understanding of combustion systems, furnaces, ovens, coating, and process equipment.
- Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.) and standard PM methodologies (PMBOK, Stage-Gate).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage capital and improvement projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, and schedule.
- Enforce adherence to BlueScope’s safety management systems and all regulatory standards (OSHA, NFPA, EPA, etc.).
- Develop project scopes, justification documents, cost estimates, and capital approval packages.
- Oversee design, procurement, construction, installation, and start-up activities; manage contractors and vendors to performance standards.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Finance teams to align project objectives and resources.
- Lead prequalification, tendering, and management of EPC and specialty contractors.
- Apply practical understanding of industrial systems including furnaces, coating lines, galvanizing, process heating, and related utilities.
- Identify and mitigate project risks; maintain control over scope changes and contingency use.
- Provide regular project updates, forecasts, and close-out reports to site and CPNA leadership.
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to the development of project management best practices and standards across the network.
Benefits
- This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
