Engineering Project Manager: Capital Projects & Improvements

United States Steel Corporation

Granite City (IL)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 98,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer to provide project management and technical expertise for the Capital Plan and All Cost Projects across plants. You will coordinate with departments to identify opportunities to enhance environment, infrastructure and cost structure, and direct outside consultants to deliver improvements.

The role requires 1-2 years’ experience, a BS in Engineering/science, and proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Oracle.

Qualifications

Motivated self-starters with 1–2 years of experience in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / Scientific discipline is required.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Oracle software.
Capital project management experience or equivalent experience managing maintenance outage work or improvement teams is preferred.
Ability to multitask in a multi-faceted work environment with diverse types of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to the operating and other staff functions.
Implementation and execution of the USS employee and contractor safety and environmental compliance programs.
Manage capital and cost projects, including identification of the business case, initial planning, developing scope, determining benefits, and estimating cost.
Evaluate and select the best available technology to solve assigned tasks through networking with both internal and external based resources.
Participate in the project capital or cost funding decision process with Accounting and Tax personnel.
Prepare the necessary capital appropriation or cost expenditure request for presentation to the Plant Appropriation Committee and Corporate Management.
Responsible for directing outside engineering firms in the preparation of detailed equipment and installation specifications and design drawings, as well as inspection services as requested.
Control projects to adhere to budget amount and spending schedules.
Perform a complete technical review of equipment supplier proposals and recommend the purchase of equipment that is acceptable.
Conduct a thorough review of contractor installation proposals and recommend the acceptable suppliers.
Responsible for monitoring equipment manufacture and assembly to assure compliance with specifications and delivery schedules.
Manage equipment installation or modifications on a 24-hour basis to meet facility outage and construction schedules.
Provide the necessary training and startup assistance to commission new equipment on schedule and achieve stated objectives.
Maintain up to date knowledge of current technology through plant visits, continuing education, seminars, and technical exchanges.