Manager - Project Engineering

The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma's most respected employee-owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support.

Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver.

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- Employee Focus

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of Project Engineers to support Dolese operations through the entire project life cycle from designing, estimating, justifying, and procuring through constructing and commissioning capital projects at Dolese quarries, sand plants, stone yards, ready-mix plants, and recycle plants. This position supports all Dolese operations at all locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Manage a team of Project Engineers responsible for all phases of capital projects, from initial conceptual design, preliminary estimates, preparation of request for capital, detailed engineering, scheduling, contract preparation and execution, and commissioning.

- Create preliminary budgets schedules, project execution plans, and presentations for the approval of capital expenditure packages. Maintain a 5-Year Capital Plan for aggregate operations.

- Develop cross-functional teams for new construction, new process start-ups, new process technology integration, cost reduction, productivity improvement, quality system improvement, continuous improvement, and supply chain improvement using Lean Manufacturing Principles

- Partner with Mining Engineering to support civil development for construction projects ranging from large primary crushing installations to railroad spurs

- Utilize exploration and sales data to design crushing, screening, and washing process flows and plant layouts for both greenfield and brownfield operations

- Facilitate implementation of key stakeholder ideas into project scope, drive understanding of key customer needs to the project engineers, and maintain oversight of the scope of each project throughout its entirety

- Ensure Project Engineers are managing project quality, schedule, and budget while ensuring stakeholder value is achieved

- Maintain Project Engineering best practices and engineering guidelines to organize and execute projects, ensuring project quality and execution. Key deliverables for each project include comprehensive risk management plans, project charters, and lessons learned.

- Compile and summarize Project Engineer detail progress reports into bi-weekly executive level reports in an effective and efficient manner using program and portfolio management techniques.

- Ability to lead cross-functional teams for new construction, process start-ups, new process technology integration, cost reduction, productivity improvement, quality system improvement, continuous improvement, and supply chain improvement using Lean Manufacturing Principles

- Foster a safe work culture at every level of project involvement, from offsite vendors to managing onsite employees

- Review team deliverables to evaluate project scope, equipment specifications, and other project requirements align with Corporate goals and objects.

- Participate in structural and safety design reviews of contractor drawings for new construction at Dolese locations according to Dolese design standards and the governing building code

- Build relationships with vendors and manufacturers to procure sufficient information to enable thorough design and analysis of the work to be performed

- Understand, negotiate, and manage large construction agreements/contracts

- Manage escalated disputes with contractors and subcontractors by using well-documented communication; be prepared to provide documentation and consult with legal counsel when vendors do not meet contractual obligations

- Establish a network of resources and contacts to meet business goals and customer needs

- Active oversight of all strategic initiatives including regular site visits including overnight stays when necessary

- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field of study required

- At least 5 years of management experience required

- At least 5 years of construction management experience in the aggregates industry required

- At least 5 years of formal project management experience, organizing and executing projects of varying scope and complexity, preferred

- PMP Certification preferred

- Supply Chain Management experience building a team of high-value contractors, including preparation of bid packages, managing the RFP process, and qualifying vendors preferred

- Experience developing contractor safety programs preferred

- Aggflow, AutoCAD, Tekla, or other construction modeling software experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Excellent communication, facilitation, and reading comprehension skills

- Strong problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills

- Must be familiar with mechanical, electrical, and general mining/industrial construction practices

- Independently drives projects to completion despite adversity and leads with high energy and passion

- Ability to multi-task and handle large workloads under time constraints

- Detail oriented and able to complete tasks in a timely manner

- Advanced computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and the ability to create and understand complex Excel spreadsheets

- Demonstrated strength in engineering and technical skills

- Proven ability to engage and influence all levels of the organization

- Ability to understand and apply analytical and statistics tools

- Results-oriented with strong process and execution skills

- A deep commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards

- Willingness to work early mornings, nights, and weekends as required

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with good driving record

- Ability to travel for work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Lift objects repeatedly of various dimensions and up to 30 lbs. of weight

- Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and climb ladders

- Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects

- Ability to tolerate working in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions

- Ability to repeatedly reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting

- Ability to repeatedly walk on uneven surfaces

EEO Statement:

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status. Dolese provides 'reasonable accommodations' to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.