Engineering Project Manager

Westchester, IL

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  • Line of Business: Other
  • Department: Engineering
  • Position Type: Full time
  • Minimum Pay Rate: $132,700
  • Maximum Pay Rate: $176,900

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the team planning, execution, and delivery of the brownfield project from inception through construction and initial operations. Team includes engineers, site operations, safety, environmental, legal, procurement, sales and quality control.

  • Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule, budget, and risk management plan.

  • Oversee cross-functional teams, including permitting specialists, engineers, contractors, and various internal/external stakeholders.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and opportunities.

What Are We Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field. A thorough understanding of engineering design best practices.

  • Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, preferably in mining, heavy civil engineering, or related industries.

  • Demonstrated success in identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies addressing technical, financial, and regulatory challenges through proactive resolution of project bottlenecks, ensuring smooth coordination between teams and stakeholders.

  • Proven track record of managing construction activities, ensuring quality, safety and adherence to project timelines.

  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, cost estimation, and schedule management. Success in conducting regular site inspections to monitor progress and resolve issues as they arise.

Work Environment

  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a supportive team culture focused on excellence and innovation.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

  • Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits.

  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance.

  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Req ID JR10006694

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About Us

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The following link provides more information regarding the Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment:

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