Project Assistant II

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Project Assistant II

BlueScope Buildings North America

icon Kansas City, MO, US, 64105

iconFull Time

icon7 November 2024

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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!   

Job Description

Provide project management and departmental support that meets or exceeds team members’ and management’s expectations.  Provide timely and concise verbal and written communications, and promptly respond to requests. Employ sound risk management principles that meet or exceed project and divisional and regional profitability goals and establish/ensure milestone dates and deliverables are met.  Support and engage in a collaborative work environment between all internal company disciplines.  Build trust among peers and customers by developing strong relationships.

  • Purchasing/Regional Purchaser: Proficient in Compass Management, Purchase Orders, Reporting (COMPASS, BI), and other divisional or departmental specific documents related to role. Coordination with PMs and Suppliers for on time delivery. Invoicing, Receiving, Match Holds, Supplier issue resolution
    • Supplier items that require regional purchaser: Insulated Metal Panels, bar joist/decking, fasteners/bolts, brace rods, skewed closures, outsourced material fabrication, brace rods and hardware, sealant, etc.
  • Parts Orders (Engineered, Claim, ezParts): Includes pricing, communication with builder, parts list generation, input, limited Vision detailing. Submittals depending on parts order type - new order creation, Vision upload to PIM, copying parts in PIM, interface to COMPASS, credit release, scheduling if required. Book and schedule in a timely manner. Generate Engineered Parts Order POs
  • Assist Lead Project Manager with other delegated tasks which could include technical help for builders, correspondence with construction consultant and/or builders, parts order pricing, supplier item pricing, claim research, following up with supplier schedules, etc.
  • Assist PA with department and builder meetings prep and teardown
  • Train and mentor Project Assistant I employees

Qualifications

Minimum: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years of relevant experience in a Project Assistant role

Preferred: 

  • Associates degree, 2-year technical degree, or office management certificate

Skills & Competencies: 

  • Proven Track record of high performance
  • Knowledge of good business practices
  • MS Office Competent
  • Understanding of dept. processes
  • Efficient problem solving
  • Makes decisions to reduce cost (e.g. materials / spend reduction)
  • Prioritizes & manages time
  • Follows through on commitments
  • Has a positive attitude at work and shares this with others
  • Proactively develops the skills and knowledge required
  • Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers

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. 

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