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Oldcastle Inc.

Capital Projects Manager - Remote - Midwest

Oldcastle Inc., Elgin, Illinois, us, 60122

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Elgin, IL, US, 60120

Oldcastle Infrastructure

Job ID: 517985

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

This position will be a key resource in developing and completing manufacturing process improvement projects, including lean manufacturing implementation and capital improvement projects at locations in the Midwest Region. These improvement projects will increase profitability, throughput, and quality; improving the Region’s competitive position. This person should be self-motivated and able to work effectively in a decentralized and matrixed team environment. This position will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Environmental Health and Safety.

Job Location This is a remote position, candidates must be located in the uppermidwest region.

Job Responsibilities

Lead identification, development and execution of capital improvement projects within Regional business operations.

As appropriate, solicit proposals from vendors/ contractors to address capital project requirements and specifications

Together with operations teams evaluate proposals received

Capital write ups

Build out ROI in central region plants

Work with permitting agencies to obtain all necessary national, state, and local permits

Prepare and keep updated an overall project schedule

Oversee detailed design, drafting and engineering

Review and approve drawing submittals as required

Approve all commitments and expenditures related to the assigned project. Track project costs to assure compliance with established budget

Work with Regional Sourcing Manager to prepare purchase order contracts for major vendors, engineers, and contractors. Assist procurement in monitoring compliance with specified terms and conditions of the contracts

Insure all on site activities are completed safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures

Conduct periodic project review meetings as necessary to coordinate project activities with other site activities

Monitor and oversee all on site construction activities

Oversee system check out, testing, training, and commissioning

Manage punch list completion for project close out

Conduct performance testing, as applicable

Establish close working relationships with manufacturing personnel to ensure safety, quality, and productivity requirements are met by providing technical training and technical assistance

Facilitate communication forums for plant-based subject matter experts and provide technical assistance to plant management and engineering staff who will manage non-major projects

Ensure that the policies, practices, and equipment running in plants comply the Operational Excellence framework and best practices

Identify and manage innovation opportunities for operations

Lead preparation of assigned capital project white papers and scopes in cooperation with local and business leadership teams

Administer standards for next-level plant design that support long-term commercial strategies

Lead hyper care of large capital projects to ensure a seamless transition into plant operations

Identify and support sustainability opportunities inside operations

Work with Engineering, Operations, Safety, Quality on new equipment LOTO procedures and practices

Develop and execute standard processes to evaluate, procure, assess, and install new plant equipment

Conduct operational audits as requested by your manager

Job Requirements

3+ years of manufacturing experience

In depth knowledge and practical experience applying lean manufacturing methodologies to support continuous production operations

Quality control/maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting

Track record of achieving positive results using lean manufacturing techniques

Competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and experience with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools

Effective team builder and leader with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team within a highly matrixed environment

Ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously

Working knowledge and experience with project management software programs

Strong organizational and communication skills

Compensation

$90-110K base salary with additional 10% yearly bonus available

401(k) plan / group retirement savings program

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Elgin

Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago

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