United States Steel Corporation

Engineering Project Manager

United States Steel Corporation • $110K — $130K *
Gary, IN 46404In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 7+ years of project management experience in large industrial capital projects.
  • Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle from feasibility to closeout.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety and environmental compliance standards.
  • Proficiency with project management tools and engineering design software.
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies (preferred).
  • Formal safety training such as OSHA certification (preferred).
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Champion a Safety First culture throughout all project phases.
  • Lead planning, execution, and completion of large industrial CAPEX projects.
  • Form and lead cross-functional project teams for effective collaboration.
  • Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and strategies.
  • Develop scopes of work and feasibility studies for funding requests.
  • Review and approve engineering designs and technical specifications.
  • Coordinate with various functional teams for seamless project delivery.
  • Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to manage high-impact, high-value projects.
  • Professional growth and advancement in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Engineering Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale industrial capital projects from concept through commissioning. This role combines project management leadership with deep technical expertise to execute capital plans, optimize plant infrastructure, and deliver measurable improvements to safety, quality, cost, and operational performance. The ideal candidate will be adept at forming and leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring strict compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards while engaging stakeholders across the organization to align project goals and execution.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Leadership & Planning
  • Champion a Safety First culture across all project phases, ensuring that safety considerations are embedded in planning, design, execution, and commissioning.
  • Lead the planning, execution, and completion of large industrial CAPEX projects, ensuring alignment with business cases, budgets, schedules, and quality objectives.
  • Form and lead cross-functional project teams, including project engineers, project controls personnel, construction managers, and safety managers, to ensure coordinated and effective project execution.
  • Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the corporation-including operations, maintenance, procurement, finance, EHS, and other functional departments-to build consensus and ensure alignment on project objectives, priorities, and execution strategies.
  • Develop scopes of work, feasibility studies, and cost/benefit analyses to support funding requests and strategic investment decisions.
  • Prepare and present capital appropriation or cost expenditure requests to plant and corporate management.
  • Engineering & Technical Oversight
  • Direct, review, and approve engineering designs, technical specifications, and drawings, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.
  • Select and apply best available technologies by leveraging internal expertise and industry networks.
  • Oversee and manage outside engineering firms and contractors, including design deliverables, inspection services, and installation work.
  • Execution & Coordination
  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, procurement, quality, accounting, and EHS teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Manage project risks by identifying potential technical, operational, and safety concerns, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring business continuity.
  • Monitor equipment manufacturing and delivery schedules to ensure on-time installation.
  • Oversee commissioning, start-up, and acceptance testing of new systems, including training for operating personnel.
  • Execute complex capital projects on brownfield sites or within existing operating facilities with minimal impact to ongoing business operations
  • Financial & Schedule Management
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
  • Track expenditures, control costs, and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
  • Implement change management processes to control scope, cost, and schedule impacts.
  • Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  • In alignment with the Safety First core value, develop and implement detailed project safety plans for all phases of each project, while engaging internal and external contributors to drive exceptional safety performance.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and corporate governance policies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identify opportunities to improve project execution methods, reduce costs, and enhance facility performance through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Stay current on new technologies, materials, and methods through industry engagement, plant visits, and professional development.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline (required).
  • 7+ years of project management experience in large industrial capital projects (steel, oil & gas, power, heavy manufacturing, or equivalent).
  • Proven experience managing the full project lifecycle-from feasibility and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety and environmental compliance standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to run multiple complex projects in parallel.
  • Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera) and engineering design software (AutoCAD or equivalent) (preferred).
  • Experience within the steel industry and/or heavy metals manufacturing (preferred).
  • Formal safety training such as OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour certification (preferred).
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred).
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies (preferred).

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to manage high-impact, high-value industrial projects.
  • Professional growth and advancement within a collaborative, dynamic environment.


About United States Steel Corporation

United States Steel Corporation is an integrated steel producer with major production operations in the United States, Canada and Central Europe and an annual raw steelmaking capability of 27 million net tons. The company manufactures a wide range of value-added steel sheet and tubular products for the automotive, appliance, container, industrial machinery, construction, and oil and gas industries.

United States Steel Corporation Careers

Join the robust team at United States Steel Corporation, a leader in the steel industry, and propel your career to new heights with a company renowned for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and sustainability.

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At United States Steel Corporation, you will be part of a dynamic team that drives our legacy of innovation forward. Engage in work that shapes the future of the industry and contributes to sustainable solutions that impact the world. Our diverse workforce is committed to excellence and achieving superior results through teamwork and leadership.

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United States Steel Corporation is not just a company; it’s a community. Here, you will find a culture that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Our team is made up of skilled professionals from various backgrounds, all contributing to our collective success. We offer extensive benefits, diversity training, and opportunities for career advancement.

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With United States Steel Corporation, your career path is filled with limitless opportunities for advancement. We support our team members with unmatched training, development programs, and leadership opportunities designed to foster professional growth and innovation.

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Whether you’re looking for a position in engineering, management, or production, United States Steel Corporation offers a variety of job opportunities to fit your skills and career goals. We are committed to hiring and developing the best talent to maintain our position as a leader in the steel industry.

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Learn more about United States Steel Corporation
Size
24,540 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.1 billion
Founded
1901
5 Year Trend
+14.6%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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