DOT Manager
Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest
Location: Bourbonnais, IL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more. Benefits: Best Benefits in the Business!
- Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
- Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
- Paid Holidays - 10 per year and 1 personal day
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
- Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Company matching 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase
- Must adhere to Nucor's safety programs and standards.
- Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor's vision and values
- Support execution of company profit goals and division operating metrics
- Collaborate with Sales and other departments to provide technical and "value-add" support to secure and retain profitable projects.
- Build and nurture relationships with key customers, builders, and contractors.
- Supervise and develop a professional team of detailers, project managers, and support staff through training, coaching, and performance management.
- Provide vision, planning, and mentorship for day-to-day operations.
- Coordinate recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of new detailing personnel.
- Manage internal team priorities in collaboration with the Sales Manager and Special Projects Coordinator.
- Assign and oversee detailing and project management workloads, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
- Forecast backlog tons and timing; conduct capacity planning and staffing adjustments as needed.
- Manage inventory control, scheduling, and detailing throughput to align with customer demands.
- Oversee change order management, lump sum contracts, commercial review, and job tracking from award to completion.
- Ensure full documentation and root cause analysis of cost-of-quality issues (errors in fab, detailing, etc.).
- Evaluate and maximize freight efficiency and load optimization.
- Assess and adjust strategic focus based on project mix, timing, and divisional goals.
- Review and approve detailing vendor invoices and back-charge resolutions in coordination with Sales.
- Evaluate and manage commercial risk, including litigation, warranty programs, and complex project review.
- Lead Division quality initiatives and ensure adherence to CRSI standards and the Manual of Standard Practice.
- Serve as a key point of contact for audits, internal assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend and implement detailing technology or process enhancements.
- Coordinate with peers to raise collective performance across departments.
- Best-mark with other Nucor divisions to improve competitiveness and customer preference.
- Provide consultation to other Nucor Rebar Fabrication locations when needed.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in the metal building or rebar fabrication industry.
- Vocational certificate in CAD design/drafting or equivalent experience.
- Written recommendation from current Manager (approved by current GM), indicating readiness for this role.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team.
- Willing and able to travel, sometimes on short notice.
- Two-year technical degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience with Rebar CAD or other detailing software.
- Strong commercial and contract management background, including lump sum project oversight.
- Typical office environment: walking, sitting, standing, bending.
- Use of computers, tools, and electronic equipment.
- Ability to lift and handle computer-related hardware.
- Visual focus for close work; moderate noise environment.
- Willingness to work beyond standard business hours as needed.
- Occasional travel with overnight stays.
- Must maintain confidentiality regarding personnel, customer, and management matters.
Nearest Secondary Market: BradleyNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Recommended Jobs
Cardiac Cath Lab Scrub Radiology Technologist - Memorial Belleville (Belleville)
Additional Information About the Role BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Cardiac Cath Lab Scrub Advanced Radiology Technologist for Memorial Hospital (Belleville, IL) - Cardiac Ca…
Service Manager
Service Manager You’re the BEST and you want to join a team that appreciates you, where you can create your own opportunities. S&J Plumbing is looking for a Service Manager to build and lead an …
Buyer - Liquids
Role Summary The Buyer plays a vital administrative role within the procurement function, primarily responsible for issuing purchase orders (POs) promptly and accurately once planned and firm orde…
Senior Network Security Engineer - Cisco ISE & Zero Trust...
We are seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and identity-driven network segmentation to support and enhance a modern enterprise secur…
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Teacher – Grades: 6th grade through 12th grade Heart2Hire, a subsidiary of Zenex Partners with 20 Years of industry experience, delivers trusted and compliant healthcare staffing…
2026 Claretian Associates | HAC | Affordable Housing
The Affordable Housing and Economic Development VISTA will serve with Claretian Associates in Chicago, IL, from September 2026-2027. Claretian Associates is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorp…
Production Planner - Manufacturing Scheduling & MRP
Our client is seeking an experienced Production Planner to manage end‑to‑end production scheduling, material coordination, and capacity planning within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This …
Senior Machine Learning Engineer (LLMs)
We’re building deeply integrated LLMs into a real product used daily by restoration companies running thousands of jobs. This is not a “prompt engineer” role. You’ll design, train, and ship domain-sp…
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Overview: Promotes good clinical practices in the conduct of clinical investigations by possessing an in-depth knowledge of federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical trial…