Project Manager

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; 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. in Kansas City is seeking a Project Manager to lead building projects from order to installation, coordinating with builders, suppliers and internal teams to meet safety, quality, and profitability targets.

The role requires a 2-year Associate or Technical degree (or 2+ years of related experience) and at least 4 years of relevant work, with a hybrid office setup and opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-year Associate or Technical degree required (or 2 additional years of relevant work experience)
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to build relationships with builders, peers, and suppliers
• Clear written and verbal communication and safety/quality focus

Responsibilities

• Lead project from start to finish including scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordinate with builders, suppliers, and internal teams
• Manage change orders and risk to protect profitability
• Facilitate project meetings and milestones with stakeholders
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance across projects
• Maintain accurate backlog data and order entry accuracy

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate/Technical degree

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!

Join Us as a Project Manager – Building Success Together!

We’re seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll be the key point of contact for managing projects from start to finish, ensuring they exceed expectations, meet safety and quality standards, and deliver exceptional results. This is an exciting opportunity to lead with impact, problem-solve with creativity, and foster meaningful relationships with builders, peers, and suppliers.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment with a hybrid work schedule: BlueScope is committed to creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, and sick time

What We Offer

• Inclusive Culture: A welcoming, equitable environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development, leadership training, and career advancement.
• Collaborative Team: Join a team that values mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact, providing clear and concise verbal and written communication with builders and internal teams.
• Solve Challenges: Proactively problem-solve field issues and resolve claims with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Support Collaboration: Facilitate seamless communication with builders during the engineering stage and foster a collaborative work environment across teams.
• Manage Orders: Conduct business audits, ensure accuracy of order entry, and fully understand project scope. Manage backlog data and supplier items to ensure smooth operations.
• Lead Meetings and Milestones: Facilitate project kick-offs and hand-offs, establish and monitor milestone dates, and communicate schedules with builders to stay on track.
• Adapt and Innovate: Handle change orders effectively and employ sound risk management to meet profitability goals.

Disclaimer

This role is responsible to project manage the metal building steel structure from order entry to delivery and installation completion. The project manager is responsible for the steel structure schedule, managing the scope of work, overall margin, and is the builder’s point of contact for the metal building steel structure. This is a hybrid office position, not a field position. This is not an IT project manager role while some of the project management techniques can apply.

What We’re Looking For

• Have a 2-year Associate or Technical degree, or 2 additional years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Have at least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Have strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excel at building relationships and trust with peers, builders, and suppliers.
• Thrive in problem-solving situations and can manage change with confidence.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Have a passion for safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Embrace opportunities to lead and support team collaboration.
• Your leadership and problem-solving abilities will drive the success of every project you oversee.

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.

Benefits and Compensation

• health insurance
• life insurance
• short and long term disability
• paid time off
• 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.