Project Development Specialist

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid time off

Retirement

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. is seeking a Project Development Specialist in the Kansas City area to define and coordinate design-build projects from pre-construction through engineering handoff.

You will prepare detailed project descriptions, coordinate with the production team and customers, and produce accurate drawing sets to support efficient processing. The role focuses on continuous improvement, cost reduction, quality, and safety, while fostering collaboration with internal

Qualifications

• Associate or 2-year technical degree or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with metal building projects or related construction coordination.
• Strong communication with contractors, engineers, and architects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate detailed project descriptions for design-build and pre-construction projects.
• Coordinate pre-construction drawings with production team and customer to ensure accuracy.
• Develop CAD drawings and provide technical expertise for customers and internal teams.
• Attend meetings and participate in value engineering, constructability reviews, and project coordination.

Skills

CAD software

Revit modeling

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Associate or 2-year technical degree

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

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!

The Project Development Specialist establishes and clarifies specific projects that are submitted as design build projects and projects received. The Specialist prepares and coordinates detailed descriptions of projects and their requirements to allow accurate and efficient processing by the Engineering team. They also coordinate the planning of a construction project before Engineering phase begins as well as participate in pre-coordination meetings, evaluations, studies, value engineering and analysis, and constructability reviews of best practices. The Project Development Specialist uses engineering systems and drawings to provide project coordination, structural design services, and up-front information for customers. The Specialist focuses on continuous improvement, cost reduction, quality, and safety. They also focus on supporting and engaging in a collaborative work environment with all internal associates and clients.

Key Focus Areas

• Builds and develops CAD drawings (Permit and Anchor Bolt drawings for pre-construction use by builders, end clients, and internal customers.
• Coordinates pre-construction drawings with production team and customer to verify pre-construction information accuracy.
• Ensures customer design service needs are met by meeting drawing and information collaboration deliverables and producing and managing drawing sets
• Develops and grows software and technical knowledge and skills to keep up with changes in software development
• Provides technical expertise to customers
• Attends applicable meetings

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Associate or 2-year technical degree or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Proficient in Algebra and Trigonometry
• 3 years of experience in the Metal Building field
• Experience in communicating with contractors, engineers, and architects

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Metal Building field
• General understanding and ability to read architectural drawings and specifications
• Proficient in CAD and Revit modeling

Skills & Competencies

• Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Experience with Autodesk Programs preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize
• Flexibility with travel requirements and overtime when required
• Problem solving

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.

We are a global leader in metal coating and painting products for building and construction industries, providing vital components for houses, buildings, structures, vehicles and more. We have built a solid foundation for growth with a diverse portfolio of businesses in some of the largest and fastest growing economies of the world. We are headquartered in Australia, with our people and operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.

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