Engineering Manager

Company: Holcim
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

Engineering Manager at Holcim summary:
As an Engineering Manager at Holcim, I oversee the development of large capital projects, focusing on feasibility and front-end engineering design for the North American market. My role involves managing technical aspects, project budgets, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders to meet project goals while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. I leverage my engineering expertise to lead project planning and execution, contributing to Holcim's mission of building advanced infrastructure solutions.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America's oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America's leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE

The role reports to the Holcim North America Head of Engineering and is assigned to develop large Capital(Capex) projects for the US and Canada region, with specific focus on feasibility and front-end-engineering design. The Engineering Manager manages the technical multi-disciplinary engineering aspects of a project.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Develop large capital projects through applying standard methods, tools and procedures, ensuring holistic development to deliver projects to the required investment decision gates on time and with no rework
• Manage project budgets through feasibility study phases and deliver an executable project budget for project realization
• Leads multi-disciplinary engineering development with 3rd parties and ensures delivery of: Preparation of project basic engineering documentation (layout, mass flow, flow sheets, general arrangement drawings), Preparation of all technical appendices to be attached to the call for tenders and contracts,Technical clarifications to the bidders, Technical evaluation of the offers, Selection process of suppliers and contractors from a technical/performance perspective, Reviews of detailed engineering documents/drawings provided by the contractors, Design safety, operability, maintainability and value challenge reviews with project stakeholders (OP). Project 'request for approval' documentation.
• Organizes and conducts formal projects risk analysis with the Project Manager, Owner and Steering Committee
• Organizes technical support from Engineering Discipline Engineers and Support Department to site team during construction, commissioning and start-up as required. Calls for external expertise on specific subjects when required, aligns with internal and external subject matter experts as needed.
• Participates and contributes the engineering part in the Steering Committees
• Supports technically the Country for a smooth transition to operation after the handover of the project
• Prepares the AAR process after the project implementation. Accountable for monitoring all technical exchanges of information with PM&E engineers and suppliers (notes and drawings comments and validation)
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  
  Education: Bachelor's degree or years of equivalent experience.
  Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
  Field of Study Preferred:mechanical or process engineering
  Required Work Experience: Proven engineering coordination experience in cement and/or similar type of heavy industry with a minimum of 5 years in cement industrial engineering related fields
  Required Training/Certifications:Project Management certificate e.g. PMI or similar is desired
  Travel Requirements: Able to travel as needed for feasibility studies and supporting project managers
  Travel required +/-30-40% of the time. Mainly in the USA and Canada
  
  Additional Requirements:
  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. WHAT WE OFFER
    • Competitive salary
    • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
    • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
    • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
    • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
    • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
    • Paid time off & paid holidays
    • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) Educational Assistance Program
    • Dress for your day policy YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
      At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
      
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      In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.
      
      Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
      
      We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
      
      While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
      
      
      
      Keywords:
      Engineering Manager, Capital Projects, Feasibility Studies, Front-End Engineering, Project Management, Technical Coordination, Health and Safety, Infrastructure Development, Civil Engineering, Construction Management
      

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