Project Engineer

Ash Grove Cement Company is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. Benefits Health Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Disability Pay Life Insurance Growth Opportunities and more Summary The Project Engineer contributes to the development and delivery of relevant plant capital projects according to the long-term capital plan in alignment with Ash Grove’s corporate strategy. Responsibilities Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. Assure that assigned contractors for projects conform to required health and safety procedures and practices. Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the CRH OH&S Program. Promote and support company programs, policies and practices. Perform field inspections by visiting job sites regularly and for extended periods. Regularly report on project progress. Prepare project documents including project justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules for assigned facility projects including commissioning and handover to operations. Understand contract requirements and negotiation, building code requirements, construction inspection procedures, process area methods, and plant electrical requirements. Coordinate construction inspection and testing activities. Identify deficiencies and act to rectify them. Assist in the development of standard specifications for construction projects and contract documents. Evaluate and review third‑party engineering conceptual designs, quotations, and drawings for accuracy and communicate deficiencies for resolution in the company’s best interest. Assist in developing and implementing training for standard software packages for use in the project management process. Obtain certification and conformance to current government regulations for new and modified structures. Ensure quality control by taking responsibility for schedule coordination and evaluating, recommending and preparing contract change orders as necessary. Work with process engineering and maintenance personnel (electrical, mechanical, civil engineers) to implement projects, either on their behalf, jointly, or in an advisory role, depending on the project. Negotiate effectively any commercial, construction, and technical disputes. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications 4‑Year University Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Mining, Electronic Instrumentation and Technology or related field. Professional Engineer (P.Eng), PMP is preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in heavy construction and/or process industry. Managing projects in heavy construction and/or process industry. Ability to work in an outdoor environment, with frequent exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise. Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Thorough understanding of all aspects of cement plant operations. Communications – communicate with impact and create and environment in which people communicate honestly and openly. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Analysis and Problem‑Solving – Effectively examine events, issues and problems and generate optimal solutions in a timely manner. Ability to assess projects and monitor costs. Fosters Teamwork and Cooperation – Foster a sense of collaboration and work effectively across the organization to achieve goals. Adapts and Learns – Work effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities and rapid change while actively developing one’s skills and capabilities. Drives Change and Innovation – Champion new ideas and initiatives and create an environment that supports change and innovation. Leads for Performance – Demonstrate and foster a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals. Compensation Compensation: $95,700 - $117,000. Next Steps We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. ASH GROVE CEMENT, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr