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Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.
As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.
In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.
Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Engineering Project Manager based in Buffalo, NY.
Job Summary
The Project Engineer is responsible for managing and directing capital engineering projects of varying size and scope throughout the project life cycle from concept to completion. This includes scope development, cost estimate preparation, facility layout & design, engineering and design of process equipment, specifications, procurement, as well as overseeing project installation and commissioning. The role focuses on ensuring the technical and engineering integrity of projects, driving innovation and efficiency in design and execution. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Capital Budget Management: Collaborate with facility staff to develop and submit capital appropriation requests for management approval, ensuring alignment with engineering standards and objectives.
- Project Engineering and Management: Lead the development of project scopes, preliminary budgets, detailed cost estimates, equipment specifications, drawings, and bid documents. Manage engineering projects with internal and external resources to ensure they meet engineering requirements, quality standards, and are delivered on time and within budget.
- Design and Development Oversight: Ensure that project designs meet all engineering criteria and deliver project objectives effectively and efficiently. Oversee the creation of detailed engineering documents including studies, calculations, drawings, plans and specifications.
- Vendor Coordination: Work with equipment vendors to obtain and evaluate competitive proposals. Prepare purchase requisitions, review project-related engineering documentation for code compliance, and schedule equipment deliveries to meet project timelines.
- Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all equipment and construction adhere to relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including FDA, BRC, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Finance, Operations, R&D, IT, Quality, Sanitation, Health & Safety, Legal, and other departments to integrate engineering solutions into broader company initiatives.
- Field Installation and Commissioning: Oversee contractors and manage the field installation of processing systems. Ensure that equipment and workmanship meet or exceed project requirements, prepare reports, and manage change orders from start-up through commissioning.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests or Pre-Delivery Inspections at suppliers' sites as needed. Coordinate equipment start-up, commissioning, and training to ensure optimal performance.
- Safety Leadership: Promote and support safety protocols for contractors and team members on all projects.
- Flexibility: Be available for travel and extended or off-hours work as required by project demands.
- Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by management, ensuring they align with the engineering focus of the role.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Majors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering majors is preferred.
Experience
- 4+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Certifications and specific knowledge
- Proficient using Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience using AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, SEE, and MS Project would be a plus.
At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Tonawanda, NY (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Overview
Key Responsibilities
Production & Floor Support
Provide daily hands‑on technical support for engine assembly lines.
Troubleshoot issues with PLCs, robotics, HMIs, vision systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
Respond quickly to equipment downtime and root-cause issues impacting production.
Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering groups to prioritize issues.
Machine Controls & Automation
Program, modify, and troubleshoot:
Siemens PLC systems
Rockwell / Allen-Bradley Global Common platforms
HMI systems
Fanuc robots and cobots
Support automation equipment from Hirata (Japan) and other vendors.
Vision Systems & Sensors
Configure and troubleshoot:
Cognex AI vision systems
Dalsa
Matrox camera systems
Equipment Launch & Implementation
Support installation and commissioning of new Gen6 Small Block Internal Gas Engine assembly equipment.
Assist with procurement, integration, testing, and validation of automated systems.
Document changes, support PFMEAs, and maintain standard work.
AMR / Material Handling Systems
Support Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) such as:
OTTO
Bastian Auto Fork Truck
Meetings & Communication
Participate in:
Morning carryover meeting
Smaller team stand-ups
End-of-shift review meetings
Review cross‑shift communication logs and email updates.
Communicate top priorities, risks, and production support needs daily.
Required Qualifications
Education
Associate Degree required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred)
Experience 5–7 years’ experience in manufacturing, automation, or controls.
Will consider less experienced candidates with strong aptitude and learning ability.
Must-Have Hard Skills
Extensive manufacturing plant floor experience
On feet all day, fast-paced environment, high urgency, hands-on troubleshooting
Machine controls experience
PLCs, robotics, test systems, HMIs, instrumentation, and vision systems
Robotics / Automation system experience
Fanuc robots/cobots, cameras, AMRs, etc.
Preferred Technical Skills
(Not required but highly beneficial)
Siemens PLC
Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley
Cognex AI Vision
Dalsa / Matrox cameras
Fanuc Robot/Cobot programming
OTTO AMR, Bastian autonomous forklift
Experience in engine assembly or automated assembly lines
Soft Skills & Traits
Team player with strong communication skills
High energy, flexible, positive attitude
Quick learner with strong mechanical/electrical aptitude
Able to think on their feet in a dynamic environment
Comfortable with large manufacturing operations
Work Environment
Fast-paced engine assembly plant
Mix of older equipment (10+ years) and brand‑new automation
Highly collaborative with a 12-person engineering team
Support production, quality, maintenance, and cross-functional groups
Seeking an experienced ERP Implementation Manager to lead the deployment, configuration, and optimization of ERP across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and finance functions. This role is responsible for full lifecycle ERP implementation including requirements gathering, process mapping, system configuration, data migration, integration management, training, and post-go-live stabilization. The ERP Implementation Manager serves as the cross-functional bridge between business stakeholders and technical resources to ensure successful adoption and long-term system scalability.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end ERP Implementation including planning, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Conduct detailed business process mapping across engineering, production, supply chain, inventory, quality, and finance
• Translate operational requirements into workflows, modules, and system configurations
• Manage system integrations including PLM, CRM, MES, WMS, or third-party tools
• Oversee data migration strategy including data cleansing, validation, and master data governance
• Establish role-based permissions, approval workflows, and internal controls
• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and cross-functional accountability
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, external consultants, and NetSuite partners
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and system validation efforts
• Develop training materials and facilitate user training sessions
• Monitor post-go-live performance and drive stabilization initiatives
• Identify system optimization opportunities to improve reporting, automation, and operational efficiency
• Establish ERP governance standards including change management and documentation controls
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools aligned with operational KPIs
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of implementation or enterprise systems experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows including BOMs, production orders, inventory management, procurement, and financial controls
• Experience managing full lifecycle ERP implementations
• Strong project management skills with cross-functional leadership experience
• Experience with data migration, system integrations, and workflow automation
• Advanced understanding of internal controls and system governance
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience implementing ERP in high-mix or engineered-to-order manufacturing
• Exposure to NPI workflows and engineering change management processes
• Experience with advanced reporting tools and KPI dashboards
• PMP or formal project management certification
About the Hiring Firm
This firmis a global leader in precision motion control and systems engineering, with a long track record of delivering some of the most technically demanding components and systems used in aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and other markets. This company designs, manufactures, and integrates high-performance supplies/products across a range of advanced and exciting industries.
As an On-Site Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:
- Lead the development and launch of manufacturing processes for new aerospace components from concept through production
- Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) by partnering closely with design and engineering teams early in the lifecycle
- Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs, operation sequences, fixturing concepts, tooling, and gauge requirements, and detailed work instructions
- Drive continuous improvement of existing production processes through direct, hands-on involvement on the shop floor
- Establish time standards, labor estimates, and economic run quantities for complex, high-precision parts
- Create accurate cost models to support new business opportunities and ongoing process improvements
- Evaluate, justify, and implement new capital equipment and advanced manufacturing technologies
- Collaborate daily with engineering, operations, quality, technicians, and suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues and mentor team members
- Lead manufacturing projects and, where applicable, own the engineering scope of a dedicated production cell
- Support and improve automated manufacturing cells to reduce labor, improve consistency, and increase throughput
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic
Description
Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.
As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.
In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.
Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. Process Engineer based in Buffalo, NY.
The Sr. Process RSPC, Cheese & Powder Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading projects related to the RSPC's areas and the process manufacturing of our cheeses and powder products, from design to full implementation and support the plant production and quality operations. Working with Operations, Research and Development, the Project Manager will be responsible for optimizing the various production systems, which directly and indirectly support the manufacturing process by implementing new process or modifying actual process. Will be involved with existing and new processes in the company.
Travel will be required up to 75% of the time to plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI or to manufacturers/vendors site locations nationally and internationally.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Develop drawings, scopes of work, budgets and timelines as needed to prepare a project for submittal.
- Source vendors, negotiate and acquire quotes for project investments.
- Source, negotiate and acquire quotes for budgetary needs
- Manage projects.
- Track projects cost and maintain them within budget.
- Coordinate project review meetings to include setting them up, keeping meeting notes, and reporting out results to key stakeholders.
- Manage principles for the effective execution of projects.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders to include but not be limited to Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance.
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests as required to validate equipment purchases.
- Lead and assist in the development of the annual capital budget.
- Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required based on project needs.
- This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
- To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
Experience
- 5+ years' experience working on capital expenditure projects as project manager,
- Food Industry required,
- Dairy process preferred,
- Minimum of 5 years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience supporting manufacturing and utilities
Specialized Knowledge
- Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel skills; macros, pivot tables, AutoCAD (equipment & P&ID dwg)
Skills / Abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to audit, investigate and improve manufacturing process machinery,
- Effectively communicate to internal and external customers,
- Prioritization, organization, time management, and follow-up skills,
- Continuous improvement mindset,
- Ability to work with minimum supervision,
- Ability to travel to plant and machine manufacturers sites nationally and internationally.
At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafter to support our engineering and manufacturing teams by producing accurate technical drawings for fabrication and assembly. This role focuses on translating engineer-provided designs, sketches, and specifications into clear, production-ready drawings used on the shop floor.
This is an ideal role for early-career drafters or technically minded professionals looking to grow in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting & Documentation
- Create and revise 2D and basic 3D CAD drawings for mechanical components, assemblies, and layouts
- Convert redlines, sketches, and engineer markups into accurate CAD drawings
- Maintain drawing accuracy, dimensions, tolerances, and bill of material references
- Update existing drawings based on engineering changes or manufacturing feedback
Engineering Support
- Work closely with engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams to ensure drawings meet production needs
- Assist with drawing organization, revision control, and file management
- Help prepare documentation packages for fabrication, welding, machining, or assembly
Quality & Standards
- Follow internal drafting standards, title blocks, and naming conventions
- Ensure drawings comply with basic GD&T, ANSI, and company design standards
- Support quality checks by correcting drawing errors and inconsistencies
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of CAD drafting experience or relevant technical education/training
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks (2D required, 3D preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial manufacturing
- Familiarity with:
- Basic GD&T
- Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Revision control and drawing change processes
- Associate degree, technical certificate, or coursework in drafting, engineering, or CAD design
What Success Looks Like
- Drawings are clear, accurate, and ready for fabrication with minimal rework
- Engineering changes are incorporated quickly and correctly
- Strong collaboration with engineers and shop personnel
- Consistent adherence to drafting standards and deadlines
Project Manager
Buffalo, NY
$65,000 – $100,000 + Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, PTO
Manufacturing / Steel Fabrication
Why This Role Matters:
This role is central to ensuring complex fabrication projects are delivered smoothly from design through to production and final delivery. The Project Manager will coordinate engineering, production, and client requirements to ensure drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets are followed. By maintaining clear communication across teams and with customers, this role helps ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Company
A respected engineering and manufacturing organisation that designs and produces large mechanical steel fabrications used in major infrastructure and industrial projects. The company works closely with clients to deliver custom engineered solutions and has built a strong reputation for quality manufacturing and dependable project delivery. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop their careers as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review engineering drawings for accuracy, tolerances, and fabrication practicality
• Prepare and submit project documentation and customer submittal packages
• Manage RFIs and coordinate with engineering, quality, and production teams
• Maintain project schedules and track purchasing requirements and lead times
• Act as the main contact for clients and resolve project issues during delivery
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• 5+ years experience in project management, detailing, or drafting within steel fabrication
• Strong ability to read and review mechanical or fabrication drawings
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as cutting, forming, and machining
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate across departments
• Experience supporting project pricing, bids, or change orders is beneficial
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Description
Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.
As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.
In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.
Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.
From your PASSION to ours:
Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Supervisor/Maintenance based in Buffalo, New York.Shifts available: 1st, 2nd or 3rdSummary: Responsible for daily Production & Packaging Maintenance functions in support of the Plant including coordination and activities of all mechanics. This includes, but is not limited to, production/packaging areas and related equipment, warehouse areas, office areas, and grounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
1. Familiar with the manufacturing operation, equipment and support systems of the company and will set up
systems to respond to maintenance concerns regarding them.
2. Cooperate with other management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
3. Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.
4. Responsible for setting up and managing systems for preventative maintenance for the manufacturing
operation.
5. Recruits and develops staff to provide the necessary skills to support the maintenance responsibilities for
the plant.
6. Continues to access skill levels and recommends developmental activities as appropriate.
7. Assesses systems for re-engineering or troubleshooting at both hands-on levels and engineering levels.
8. Participates actively as a member of plant management team. Provides necessary support for the other plant functions/activities as determined by the Assistant Maintenance Manager.
9. Continually evaluates the capabilities of the packaging & production Maintenance department relating to equipment, tools and other items necessary to provide a satisfactory level of service to the plant.
10. Recommend upgrades as appropriate.
11. Exercises project management responsibilities including coordination of contractor activities, communication to/among participants, budgeting and reporting if project has been delegated to them.
12. Continually analyzes spending with the Maintenance Manager/Plant Engineer. Ensure proper documentation is provided for justification.
13. Promotes employee relations within the department.
14. Proactively communicates and responds to employee questions and concerns.
15. Develop a variety of systems and methods to measure effectiveness of effort.
16. Continuously seeks new ways of improving performance and controlling costs.
17. Reports problems and/or concerns to the Assistant Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager, and/or Plant Engineer.
18. Plans and schedules manpower consistent with production requirements. Continuously evaluates manpower to attempt to reduce labor costs.
Requirements
Qualifications:
* Technical degree in Technical/Engineering discipline preferred.
* Dairy or other food related experience preferred.
* Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
* Personal qualities of tact, dependability, and ability to work well with others required.
* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
* Knowledge of computer software.
* Ability to administrate Maintenance Department projects and run projects effectively with attention to budget and scope as assigned by Maintenance Management.
* Ability to assist Maintenance Manager/Assistant Manager in adherence to department budget issues.
Education and/or Experience:
* High School Diploma/GED required.
* Technical degree in Technical/Engineering discipline preferred.
At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.
Construction Project Manager
Location: Buffalo, NY
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Pay Range: $75,000 – $100,000 plus bonus
Work Type: Full-time
Work Model: Field
Positional Overview
The Imagine Group is recruiting for a Construction Project Manager on behalf of our client, a leading electrical design, engineering, construction, and maintenance contractor headquartered in Buffalo, NY with a legacy of serving commercial, industrial, institutional, and utility clients. The organization delivers comprehensive power systems, lighting, controls, and infrastructure solutions — from high-voltage substations to low-voltage systems and 24/7 emergency service — supported by in-house expertise in engineering and project execution.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing electrical construction projects from pre-construction planning through final completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract specifications. You will coordinate field teams, subcontractors, and clients, manage schedules and financials, and proactively address project risks to drive successful outcomes and maintain strong customer relationships.
Role & Responsibility:
- Build relationships with customers and introduce complete portfolio of company services where appropriate.
- Collaborate with all company divisions when working with new and existing customers to ensure exceptional project delivery.
- Adhere to IBEW rules and regulations and all customer, Local, State and Federal codes and standards.
- Manage and oversee construction project lifecycle to include:
- Contract, Finance, and budget:
- Understanding the full scope of a project based on contract documents and or scope letter.
- Manage customer requests for estimates in a timely manner.
- Manage and track the Change Order process to effectively keep the project moving forward. This includes maintaining the contract value in Foundation is accurate with the work being performed.
- Manage and prepare all invoices per the contract and or the customers’ specific requirements.
- Manage the project budget by tracking (and reviewing weekly) the projects committed costs and actual cost vs estimated costs and estimated cost to complete.
- Setup and review weekly cost codes (based on all projects being over 1000 man\hours).
- Create and manage subcontracts for necessary work to be performed on the project.
- Work collaboratively with the foreman on progress of project to ensure the project is appropriately staffed and field employees have all required tools & equipment to perform their job safely and efficiently.
- Procure materials with the intension of just-in-time delivery; resolve delivery issues and site logistics challenges with safety and efficiency in mind.
- Work in conjunction with other trades on jobsite to meet project objectives.
- When required, manage the submittal approval process to ensure compliance with contract specifications and installation methodology.
- Create and drive a construction schedule that aligns with the owner/construction manager’s schedule.
- Create and manage all subcontracts where labor is required to be performed.
- Create and manage all participation requirements per the project contract.
- Manage the RFI Process.
- Ensure project closeout documents are submitted in a timely manner.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (construction or project management, engineering, etc.) preferred
- Five years in the commercial electrical trade preferably running projects as a foreman.
- Field experience coordinating with construction management.
- Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, and contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects
- Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio.
- Exceptional initiative, execution and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
- Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines