Engineering Journal Jobs in Reading Pennsylvania

Program Manager – Data

Center Infrastructure

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex Data Center infrastructure projects from initial development through successful implementation. This hybrid role is based in Pennsylvania, offering the flexibility of remote work combined with travel to high-impact project sites across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Support

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program roadmaps and master schedules.
• Coordinate interdependencies across workstreams (site development, power, cooling, network, computing).
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Use KPIs and dashboards to monitor program health.
• Develop milestone-driven project schedules using critical path and resource planning.
• Maintain robust Program Management plans, detailed scopes, engineering designs, and construction specifications.

Multi-Project Coordination

• Manage integration between concurrent project streams.
• Coordinate resource allocation and optimize project efficiency.
• Support vendor and contractor coordination.
• Ensure consistent standards and methodologies across projects.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Maintain engagement matrices and structured communication schedules to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Prepare and distribute executive dashboards and status reports.
• Coordinate client meetings, reviews, and milestone presentations.
• Manage escalations and regulatory communications.

Planning & Analysis Support

• Support budget consolidation and financial tracking.
• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity sequencing.
• Conduct schedule analysis and provide recommendations for timeline optimization to mitigate schedule risk.
• Assist in procurement planning and feasibility studies.
• Maintain centralized documentation and knowledge repositories.

Quality & Risk Management

• Coordinate quality assurance activities and quality control protocols.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures within the organization and industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Manage project risks and conduct testing/commissioning.
• Execute change control with impact assessments.
• Maintain risk registers, QA/QC logs, and audit documentation.

Technology & Systems Integration

• Coordinate integration of BMS, DCIM, and security platforms.
• Support AI and network infrastructure deployment to meet project goals and technical requirements.
• Implement asset management and software integration systems.

Operational Transition Support

• Develop operational readiness assessments to ensure operational transition occurs smoothly.
• Support training and documentation handover to operational teams.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned.
• Coordinate transition planning to operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Energy, IT, or related technical field.
• 5–8 years in program/project management; 3+ in technology or related infrastructure support.
• Prior experience with large-scale construction or critical infrastructure projects, such as data centers, is highly desirable.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2.
• Experience with project tools (Primavera, MS Project).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and risk strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance disciplines.

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Strong understanding of data center and energy infrastructure systems.
• Experience with lifecycle project delivery and EPC coordination. Conceptual design, permitting, buildout, commissioning, and handover.
• Knowledge of PMO governance, permitting, and compliance.
• Experience in vendor management, third-party contractors, OEMs and service providers.
• Tool proficiency: MS Project, Smartsheet, reporting dashboards such as Power BI.
• Familiarity with AI infrastructure and HPC environments.

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Analytical, proactive, and organized problem-solver.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and composed under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and planning/reporting tools.
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail and integrity.

Working Environment & Travel Requirements

• Hybrid work model with headquarters in Reading, PA
• Approximately 20% travel required to project sites and client locations across the United States.
• Active construction and operational environments (construction, utilities).
• Flexible work hours to meet dynamic demands.
• Extended hours may be required during key project milestones, delivery phases, and issue resolution periods.
• Flexibility to meet dynamic project demands and evolving client needs.

Career Development

• Direct mentorship from senior professionals.
• Hands-on with cutting-edge infrastructure and AI technologies.
• Defined Career path to Senior PM or Program Director roles.
• Support for certifications and continuing education.
• Enjoy cross-functional exposure to a variety of data center projects, engineering challenges, and operational support.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to program and organizational success.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match).
• Flexible Personal Time Off and Vacation Policy
• Parental leave, disability, military leave support.
• Support for continuing education and professional certifications.
• Collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture emphasizing innovation and sustainability.
• Opportunities for performance-based advancement and career growth

Nuclei Data LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in our employment practices.

Assistant Program Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Assistant Program Manager to support the successful execution of complex infrastructure and energy projects across the U.S. This hybrid role is based in Pennsylvania and involves coordinating with project stakeholders, maintaining documentation, and supporting program operations from initiation through delivery.

As a vital member of the program delivery team, you will work closely with Program Managers and cross-functional leads to ensure smooth coordination, schedule alignment, and timely reporting across multiple concurrent project workstreams. This position is ideal for professionals seeking to develop their skills in infrastructure program management, with a clear path to advancement into a Program Manager role.

If you have a solid foundation in project coordination, a passion for infrastructure and sustainability, and a desire to grow into a leadership role—this opportunity will provide the mentorship, training, and exposure needed to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Coordination & Support

• Maintain and update program schedules, trackers, and documentation libraries.
• Support the development and tracking of programming roadmaps and key deliverables.
• Monitor task completion and follow up with responsible stakeholders to ensure timelines are met.
• Assist in the coordination of interdependence across project streams, including site development, power, cooling, and technology integration.
• Prepare weekly updates and reports to support Program Manager oversight.

Documentation Management

• Maintain accurate and organized documentation including meeting minutes, decision logs, action items, and status reports.
• Support the creation and distribution of project dashboards and performance summaries.
• Assist with document control and ensure version accuracy for plans, schedules, and communications.
• Facilitate meeting logistics, agenda preparation, and stakeholder communications.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Assist in managing stakeholder contact lists and communication schedules.
• Support coordination of stakeholder meetings, client check-ins, and review sessions.
• Ensure effective follow-through on stakeholder feedback and requests.
• Help prepare materials for executive updates and project presentations.

Quality & Compliance Support

• Assist with compliance tracking and coordination of internal reviews.
• Support audit preparation activities and documentation collation.
• Help ensure all deliverables adhere to program quality standards and regulatory guidelines.

Technology & Systems Integration

• Use project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet) to support schedule tracking and updates.
• Maintain shared documentation platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams) and ensure accessibility.
• Support technology integration and testing coordination for new platforms and tools.

Operational & Handover Preparation

• Support preparation for project closeout and operational handoff.
• Assist with documentation compilation and delivery to operations teams.
• Participate in lessons learned workshops and knowledge sharing sessions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Energy, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in a project coordination, administrative, or analyst role.
• Exposure to construction, energy, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Interest in pursuing PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certifications.

Technical & Domain Knowledge

• Basic understanding of infrastructure or energy systems is desirable.
• Familiarity with data center environments, utilities, or engineering workflows is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using project management software such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar tools.
• Comfort working with documentation platforms like SharePoint, Teams, or Confluence.

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive and resourceful approach.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a high-performing infrastructure program team.

Working Conditions

• Remote work environment with flexibility for occasional client meetings and team collaboration.
• Travel required for technology implementations, vendor meetings, and client engagements (approximately 15-20%).
• Must maintain secure home office environment suitable for handling confidential client data.
• Occasional evening and weekend work during system implementations and maintenance windows.
• On-call availability for critical system issues and security incidents.
• Comfortable with fast-paced consulting environment requiring rapid technology decision-making.

Career Development

• Direct mentorship from senior professionals.
• Hands-on with cutting-edge infrastructure and AI technologies.
• Defined Career path to Senior PM or Program Director roles.
• Support for certifications and continuing education.
• Enjoy cross-functional exposure to a variety of data center projects, engineering challenges, and operational support.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to program and organizational success.
• Flexible Personal Time Off and Vacation Policy
• Parental leave, disability, and military leave support.
• Support for continuing education and professional certifications.
• Collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture emphasizing innovation and sustainability.
• Opportunities for performance-based advancement and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision.

Nuclei Data LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in our employment practices

Senior Program Manager – Data Center Infrastructure

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee complex infrastructure and energy projects at a national scale. This hybrid role is based in Pennsylvania and involves guiding multiple project teams, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering mission-critical programs with a focus on innovative energy and data center infrastructure.

As a senior leader in our program management office, you will set strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and mentor Program Managers and Administrators. This position demands a visionary leader passionate about infrastructure innovation, sustainability, and building the future of digital and energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs across multiple states and diverse energy projects.
• Develop and manage integrated program roadmaps, master schedules, and delivery frameworks that synchronize engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) workstreams.
• Define program governance frameworks, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency and high performance across projects.
• Develop and monitor comprehensive budgets with detailed CAPEX/OPEX allocations, incorporating contingency reserves and scenario planning.
• Drive program-level risk management, proactively identifying challenges and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Oversee resource planning and allocation to optimize capacity and maximize outcomes across teams.
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and communication channels to inform stakeholders and senior leadership.

Team Development & Mentorship

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to Program Managers and Program Administrators.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative culture aligned with organizational values and strategic goals.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation in program management methodologies and tools.
• Contribute to strategic planning sessions with executive team members.
• Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, vendors, and internal teams.
• Lead negotiations, escalate issues as needed, and facilitate resolution to maintain program momentum and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, regulatory meetings, and external partnerships.

Quality & Risk Management

• Own risk management framework across large-scale programs, leading early identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and contingency development.
• Facilitate risk identification workshops and maintain comprehensive risk registers to support proactive issue resolution and informed decision-making.
• Lead compliance initiatives across environmental, safety, and regulatory domains at local, state, and federal levels, ensuring continuous alignment with evolving legal and industry standards.
• Champion enterprise-wide quality assurance by establishing program-specific standards, control mechanisms, and testing procedures—particularly for complex data center and infrastructure environments.
• Ensure all program deliverables meet or exceed established performance metrics, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations, maintaining audit-readiness and accountability throughout execution.

Financial & Operational Excellence

• Manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Oversee contract management, procurement processes, and vendor performance for key projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and safety protocols across all programs.

Innovation & Strategic Growth

• Champion integration of emerging technologies, renewable energy solutions, and AI infrastructure within program delivery.
• Identify opportunities for growth, process optimization, and operational efficiency at the program and portfolio levels.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Management, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program management, with 5+ years in leadership roles managing large-scale infrastructure or energy programs.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-million-dollar projects with cross-functional teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent certification preferred.

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Deep expertise in data center infrastructure, energy systems (electricity, natural gas, liquid fuels, RNG), and critical infrastructure development.
• Experience with High-performance computing environments or next-gen data platforms at scale is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks, enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project), and financial management.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, permitting, and risk management in energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with AI infrastructure and cutting-edge digital technologies is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to coordinate across OEMs, EPCs, utilities, and regulatory agencies to ensure integrated delivery and compliance.
• Proficient in building management systems (BMS) and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) platforms to support operational visibility and efficiency.
• Committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, with experience implementing best practices to reduce environmental impact and optimize lifecycle performance.

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead through influence and foster collaboration in matrixed and diverse teams.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making and performance metrics.
• Resilient and adaptable to fast-paced, evolving project environments.

Working Environment & Travel Requirements

• Hybrid work model based in Reading, PA, with flexibility for remote work.
• Travel approximately 25% to project sites, client offices, and industry events across the U.S.
• Work in dynamic infrastructure environments, including construction sites and utilities.
• Standard business hours, with occasional extended hours during key project phases.

Career Development

• Leadership opportunities to shape program strategy and organizational growth.
• Hands-on with cutting-edge infrastructure and AI technologies.
• Access to advanced professional development, certifications, and industry conferences.
• Mentorship from senior executives and cross-functional exposure to technology and operations.
• Potential path to executive roles based on performance and impact.\
• Enjoy cross-functional exposure to a variety of data center projects, engineering challenges, and operational support.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to program and organizational success.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match).
• Flexible Personal Time Off and Vacation Policy
• Parental leave, disability, military leave support.
• Support for continuing education and professional certifications.
• Collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture emphasizing innovation and sustainability.
• Opportunities for performance-based advancement and career growth

Nuclei Data LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in our employment practices.

Structures Division, a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is looking for a Concrete Paving Foreperson to train and direct activities of the crew in heavy civil and highway construction projects.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more
• Company provided vehicle to meet job responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Reads blueprints and job-related documents to properly plan work
• Records daily events in job diary
• Schedules materials, equipment, and work for the crew
• Develops crew SIP's and submits to site Foreperson
• Tracks daily quantities and submits to site Foreperson
• Conducts daily huddles with crew to establish daily production goals and ensures all members of crew know and buy into the plan for the day
• Communicates goals and purposes effectively. Lead and demonstrate by example
• Influences and enforces company values. Recognizes misalignments with company values and culture and rectifies
• Proactively trains and mentors crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Communicates with customer representatives and inspectors in a courteously and professionally
• Performs all other duties of crew members as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR one year of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Working knowledge and ability to safety and efficiently understand and direct carpentry crew
• Ability to read blueprints and job-related documents
• Ability to operate surveying instrument, shoot elevations and straight lines
• Experience with pile driving and drilling equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Problem solving
• Basic computer skills including internet, email, and the use of digital cameras for work documentation
• Driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to travel as required for projects
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 2 years of relevant experience and/or training
• Experience operating heavy equipment used in highway construction
• Supervisory experience
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and high, precarious places
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level is usually moderate

H&K's Structures Division key difference is our customized, value engineered approach to your project. We specialize in providing value engineering and utilizing the latest technology to address the difficult commercial site problems where hills, slopes, cuts, fills, wetlands and additional space are critical elements in development. We do this with the best geotechnical engineering possible, National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) certified installers and a dedicated management team.

The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

This position may have the opportunity to work on prevailing wage projects. Prevailing wage work is not guaranteed. Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates' education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows.
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges: We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
  • AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
  • Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
  • Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
  • Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
  • Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
  • Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $72-$90 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

Birdsboro Quarry, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is looking for a Bulldozer Operator! Experience with D8-D9 is not required but definitely a plus! The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Perform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheets
• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to operate bulldozer
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers on site
• Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe
• Keep stockpiles properly bermed and maintained
• Ensure product is blended correctly
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as lubricating and cleaning
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Able to pass practical skills test for excavators and loaders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Problem solving
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

 Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Two years of related experience and/or training
• Experience and practical skills for other heavy equipment
  • Strong preference for experience and practical skills with a 330 excavator with hammer and loader
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to
  • Sit
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear
• Occasionally required to
  • Stand, walk, climb, and balance
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus 

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to
  • Outside weather conditions
  • Vibration
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Noise level is usually loud

H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!

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Procurement Manager – Manufacturing Industry

Berks County, PA (on-site)

The Procurement Manager opportunity is with a multi-billion dollar manufacturer with consistent growth, great company culture, and career development. This role will be responsible for systematic evaluations of commodities, spend, and suppliers in order to reduce risk and provide favorable value throughout the organization. Candidates should have a Bachelors degree and 5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience with a large organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies
• Managing daily procurement department activities, supervise staff, and allocate assignments
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, process, timelines, etc.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and management inventory requirements
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Project Management and continuous improvement of purchasing systems and processes; removes non-value added and manual tasks to achieve optimal performance
• Employee training on purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system
• Negotiates advantageous pricing, terms, warranties, delivery and handling obligations, and penalties for late delivery
• MRP System updated regarding order status, pricing, lead-times, delivery coordination, etc.
• Coordinates with Supplier development and quality to achieve cost of quality goals and reimbursement success
• Commodity Management support to achieve departmental goals including Supplier selection, RFP’s, RFQ’s for team evaluation
• Global risk management identification and research that could impact the supply, delivery, and customer demand
• Monitors and analyzes supplier performance, developing and implementing action plans to improve as needed
• Understand current industry and government regulations governing sustainability
• Reviews and evaluates pricing changes for company impact
• Participate on new product teams as required, coordinating supplier pre-approvals, quotes, and new product entry into the MRP system
• Manage the processing of invoices, packing lists and other order history documents
• Manage and trend base material Price Indices for various materials.
• Audits and pre-qualifies vendors in conjunction with the Supplier Quality group for company compliance with diversity goals, cGMP and ISO and other certification requirements
• Develops departmental KPI’s to ensure process control and continuous improvement
• Supervisory responsibilities including:
• In conjunction with Director of Procurement, hires and manages Procurement staff as assigned
• Administers everyday activities of purchasing staff and provide training to staff to ensure compliance to cGMP
• Conducts performance evaluation conversations and coaching
• Ensures compliance to all purchasing policies
• Analyze all vendor performance to improve purchasing process
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with suppliers and prepare reports for purchasing department and provide effective interface with all departments
• Monitors all purchasing activities and design various cost-effective methods according to demands
• Manages supplier contracts
• Supervises audit activities for departmental compliance with cGMP, ISO9001, IATF 16949 and all other certification requirements.
• Performs other duties as required by Management

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain/ Business/ Engineering or related field; equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered
• 5+ years of experience at a supervisory, management, or senior professional level role with emphasis on purchasing, procurement, or materials management
• Broad knowledge and understanding of business costing, economics, and commercial awareness
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, material specifications, pricing indices, etc.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills; builds positive working relationships with staff; can effectively lead, coach/mentor and develop clerical and support staff

• Proper use of pneumatic tools (safety glasses and hearing protection required).
• Safe operation of machinery.
• Forklift certification (provided and required before operating equipment).

Compensation details: 18-25

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