Manager, Project Engineering

About the role

LATICRETE International is a global construction brand trusted for high‑performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. Family‑owned for three generations, operating in over 100 countries, the company values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty, aiming to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it.

Responsibilities

• Capital Project Design (30%): Develop and administer the capital plan defining project initiatives based on business/operational needs; lead scope, cost and schedule development and prepare justifications with cost‑benefit analysis; lead layout designs and equipment/facility specifications; design, evaluate and select equipment and exchange information with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Capital Project Management (30%): Create and maintain project timelines; manage changes to scope, schedule and cost; ensure projects meet agreed scope, schedule and budget; ensure compliance with federal, state, local environmental, safety & health, OSHA regulations and building/construction codes; coordinate installation with suppliers, contractors and operations; support start‑up and transition to operations; process purchase orders, invoices, cost/expenditure accounting and tracking.
• Team Management (25%): Prioritize and allocate work; delegate manageable goals; define responsibilities and performance expectations; set clear priorities and allocate resources; assess and reward performance; address concerns and hold team accountable; build team culture aligned with company values; communicate regular updates and motivate the team.
• Ongoing Operational Support (15%): Develop work instructions and documented training for operators and maintenance; identify, develop and implement process improvement initiatives; manage OEE, production efficiencies, yields and rates; handle complex issues and refer only the most difficult to higher‑level staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Civil preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in a process manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years’ experience in management and team leadership.
• Must be able to travel 25‑50% depending on business needs.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical; lift/minimum 25 lbs (occasionally up to 65 lbs); climb stairs up to 150 ft; push/pull 50 lbs; stand 75% of day; sit 25% of day; twist/bend 50% of day; squat/climb/crawl 50% of day.

Qualifications

• Plans, organizes and guides projects and team members.
• May be called to consult in other areas.
• Advanced analytical / problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in the design, specification, acquisition, installation and start‑up of new and improved industrial processes, equipment, buildings and support systems.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized in project scheduling, executing responsibilities and prioritizing in a multitask environment.
• Self‑starter, able to work alone with limited supervision.
• Team player – maintain positive, cooperative attitude with all employees and customers; ability to build collaborative relationships.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook, AutoCAD; Microsoft Projects.

Benefits