Engineering Project Manager (CapEx)

Portage, IN 46368

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 51218805 Compensation: $120000-180000 / year

Job Description

Project Manager
Location: NW Indiana
Industry: Steel / Heavy Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation (Based On Experience): 125-185k

About the Client:

Our client, a leading player in the steel manufacturing industry, is an integrated producer of high-quality steel products serving a wide range of sectors including automotive, construction, energy, and appliances. With over a century of experience, the company is recognized for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. It operates advanced steelmaking facilities across the United States and Central Europe, combining traditional processes with cutting-edge technologies to meet the evolving demands of modern industry.

Why Join This Team:

  • Work with a well-established industry leader known for reliability and innovation
  • Be part of a vertically integrated operation that controls the full steel production process
  • Contribute to sustainable manufacturing initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact
  • Gain exposure to advanced high-strength steel technologies and modern electric arc furnace operations
  • Support critical industries including infrastructure, automotive, and energy
  • Join a company investing heavily in modernization and workforce development

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute industrial and capital projects in a steel production environment
  • Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
  • Manage scope, resources, budgets, and timelines in accordance with organizational goals
  • Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractors
  • Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders and leadership
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations throughout project phases
  • Prepare and present project documentation, reports, and closeout summaries
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within heavy manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is required
  • Strong understanding of capital project execution, budgeting, and scheduling
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a union or non-union manufacturing setting
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Mary Gallian

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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