Mesabi Metallics

Produces DR-grade pellets for EAF steel.

Project Strategy Associate

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Full-timeIowa, USA$90k - $100k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An MBA from a top-tier U.S. business school is required.
Ability to work in complex, cross-functional industrial project environments is required.

Responsibilities

Support strategic planning and evaluation of large-scale industrial projects across the steel and power sectors.
Contribute to feasibility studies, techno-economic assessments, and business case development for new projects.
Assist leadership in project strategy, capital allocation, and long-term infrastructure planning.
Work with project management and engineering teams during the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction phase.
Monitor project progress across engineering design, procurement activities, construction schedules, and commissioning milestones.
Analyze project performance metrics, including cost, schedule, risk, and operational readiness.
Support the development of project dashboards, reporting systems, and decision-support analytics.
Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance project efficiency and reduce execution risks.
Conduct industry benchmarking, market analysis, and technology assessments related to steel manufacturing and power generation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, procurement, operations, and external Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contractors.
Support initiatives related to digital transformation, sustainability, and operational optimization in industrial projects.

Desired Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in Engineering followed by an MBA is strongly preferred.
Previous experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, or operations consulting is strongly preferred.
Experience working on industrial, infrastructure, energy, metals, mining, or large capital projects is an advantage.
Exposure to project strategy, capital project management, or operational transformation initiatives is desirable.

Position Summary

We are seeking high-potential MBA graduates from leading US business schools to join our team as Project Strategy Associates, supporting large-scale industrial projects in the steel and power sectors in the United States.

This role will focus on strategic planning and execution across the full EPC lifecycle, starting from feasibility studies and project planning through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project monitoring. The position will work closely with senior leadership, project management teams, engineering partners, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient project execution, cost optimization, and strategic alignment.

The role provides strong exposure to large-scale infrastructure development including Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) facilities, integrated steel plants, and power generation assets.

Job Responsibilities

Support strategic planning and evaluation of large-scale industrial projects across steel and power sectors.
Contribute to feasibility studies, techno economic assessments, and business case development for new projects.
Assist leadership in project strategy, capital allocation, and long-term infrastructure planning.
Work closely with project management and engineering teams during the EPC phase (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction).
Monitor project progress across engineering design, procurement activities, construction schedules, and commissioning milestones.
Analyze project performance metrics including cost, schedule, risk, and operational readiness.
Support development of project dashboards, reporting systems, and decision-support analytics.
Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance project efficiency and reduce execution risks.
Conduct industry benchmarking, market analysis, and technology assessments related to steel manufacturing and power generation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, procurement, operations, and external EPC contractors.
Support initiatives related to digital transformation, sustainability, and operational optimization in industrial projects.

Skills and Qualifications

MBA from a top tier US business school.
Candidates with an undergraduate degree in Engineering followed by an MBA will be strongly preferred.
Previous experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, or operations consulting is strongly preferred.
Experience working on industrial, infrastructure, energy, metals, mining, or large capital projects will be an advantage.
Exposure to project strategy, capital project management, or operational transformation initiatives.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work in complex, cross-functional industrial project environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Physical Requirements

None

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our success.

About the Company

Mesabi Metallics

Produces DR-grade pellets for EAF steel.

Mesabi Metallics is building a large-scale iron ore mining and processing plant in Nashwauk, Minnesota, to produce Direct-Reduction (DR) grade iron ore pellets for the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel market. The plant aims to produce 7 million metric tons per year of high-iron, low-impurity DR-grade pellets, enabling domestic supply of feedstock for green steel production and reducing dependence on imported iron ore. The operation uses taconite ore beneficiation and direct-reduced iron processes in a modern pellet plant, serving the EAF segment that prefers energy-efficient, scrap-based steelmaking. The project, led by CEO Joe Broking and COO Larry Sutherland and financed by Essar Group, represents a major private investment in Minnesota and is intended to advance the region’s industrial development, support US steel supply chain security, and align with decarbonization goals through increased use of DR-grade pellets and potential green-steel pathways.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Minnesota, United States
Founded: 2008

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