Area Engineering Manager

Job ID: 512796

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.

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Job Summary

• The Area Engineering Manager will oversee all Engineering, Drafting and Quality Control operations at multiple Oldcastle plants (precast and pipe.) The Area Engineer Manager will work on various engineering and technical projects, as well as continuous improvements in manufacturing. These projects and duties can vary greatly based on the current needs of the plants.
• This position will require a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with structural design experience, and the ability to prepare and stamp calculations (within 18 months of hire) for precast and pipe products. The Regional Engineering Manager must demonstrate the ability to work with specifiers and owners to get our precast products incorporated into project designs. He/she will also need experience in managing Engineers, Drafters and Quality Control personnel.
• The manager should be able to demonstrate presentation skills to work comfortably in front of a group. There will be occasional overnight travel to other plants, job sites and meeting/seminars as needed by current projects being worked on. Typical travel time is approximately 25%.

Job Location

• This job is based out of the plant in Fuquay Varina, NC.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage product design, calculations, drawings, estimating, quotes, production, delivery and installation of precast and pipe products. Assist Plants with Engineering design and production; and improvements to design and production processes.
• Manage Engineers, CAD and QC Departments to run effectively.
• Oversee Drafting Department to improving efficiency and quality of drawings.
• Develop and provide information on Best Practices in the Engineering and Production Departments (rebar reduction, form improvements, efficiency improvements, mix designs, etc.).
• Oversee the Quality Control/Quality Assurance Programs for both plants. Provide guidance and broad direction to the QC personnel.
• Provide technical assistance and perform technical sales presentations in front of a group.
• Provide engineering and development to new and existing products using design programs such as SAP, RISA 3D, AutoCAD, Excel spreadsheets, Mathcad, etc.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineering (PE) in the state of North Carolina within 18 months of hire date.
• Minimum of 24 months of structural design experience (concrete preferred) and minimum of 12 months of management related work experience.
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret drawings and be able to perform structural designs for such products as box culverts, bridges and specialty structures.
• Must be able to use a variety of computer programs, including AutoCAD, FEA, Word, MathCAD, Excel.
• Must have good organization and communication skills.
• Must be able to interact with customers, managers, engineers, drafters and other employees to resolve engineering and management related issues.
• Must be a problem solver and detailed-oriented person.
• Needs to be a “hands on” personality who can deal with going from an office environment to a plant of field environment.
• Ability to learn the Oldcastle management structure and MIS system as necessary.

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.