Project Strategy Associate
About The Position
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC is seeking high-potential MBA graduates from leading U.S. business schools to support large-scale industrial projects in the steel and power sectors in the United States. The position focuses on strategic planning and execution across the full EPC lifecycle, from feasibility studies and project planning through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project monitoring. The associate works closely with senior leadership, project management teams, engineering partners, and external stakeholders to support efficient project execution, cost optimization, and strategic alignment. The role offers exposure to infrastructure development, including Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) facilities, integrated steel plants, and power generation assets.
Requirements
- MBA from a top-tier U.S. business school.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work in complex, cross-functional industrial project environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering followed by an MBA is strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, or operations consulting is strongly preferred.
- Experience in industrial, infrastructure, energy, metals, mining, or large capital projects is an advantage.
- Exposure to project strategy, capital project management, or operational transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support strategic planning and evaluation of large-scale industrial projects in the steel and power sectors.
- Contribute to feasibility studies, techno-economic assessments, and business case development for new projects.
- Assist leadership with project strategy, capital allocation, and long-term infrastructure planning.
- Work with project management and engineering teams during the EPC phase.
- Monitor engineering design, procurement activities, construction schedules, and commissioning milestones.
- Analyze project performance metrics, including cost, schedule, risk, and operational readiness.
- Support development of project dashboards, reporting systems, and decision-support analytics.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance project efficiency and reduce execution risks.
- Conduct industry benchmarking, market analysis, and technology assessments related to steel manufacturing and power generation.
- Collaborate with engineering, finance, procurement, and operations teams, as well as external EPC contractors.
- Support digital transformation, sustainability, and operational optimization initiatives in industrial projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
