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Steelscape · 19 hours ago

Capital Project Manager

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

Steelscape is a leading west-coast manufacturer of coated and painted metal for construction. They are seeking a Project Manager – Capital Projects to lead the planning and execution of major capital initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

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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

Qualification

Capital Projects ManagementTechnical ExpertisePMP CertificationProject ManagementProject Management SoftwareSafety ComplianceAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

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