Engineering Jobs in All Cities, MO

Position Overview

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is a global leader in premium food processing technologies. Marlen’s products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for over 70 years.

The Director of Lifecycle Services is a strategic, commercially focused executive responsible for transforming aftermarket performance into a scalable, customer centric, and highly profitable growth engine. This role is accountable for the financial performance, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and team development

ensuring that aftermarket becomes a core driver of profitable growth.

As a key member of both the Duravant Lifecycle Services leadership team and the Marlen leadership team, the Director plays a pivotal role in driving aftermarket strategy, market expansion, revenue diversification, and aligning execution across engineering, operations, sales, finance, and the Duravant enterprise.

This position oversees all commercial activities related to parts and service sales and directs all technical and administrative service operations, including installation, repair, preventive maintenance, training, warranty management, and value-add solutions delivered at customer sites.

Candidates must bring proven leadership experience, strong supervisory and project management skills, and solid familiarity with the technologies incorporated into Marlen systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Growth

• Provide commercial leadership for all aftermarket functions, including parts sales, field service, project management, and value-added service offerings.
• Serve as a senior leader within both the Duravant Lifecycle Services and Marlen leadership teams, contributing to executive-level strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and execute a multi‑year aftermarket growth strategy centered on revenue expansion, margin improvement, and lifecycle value creation.
• Build a structured commercial engine including pricing strategy, disciplined margin management, and proactive campaigns for parts, service, upgrades, and rebuilds.
• Establish a customer‑centric vision that enhances responsiveness, lifecycle support, serviceability, and uptime performance.
• Lead development of new predictable revenue service offerings while conducting ongoing competitive and market analysis to guide prioritization and ensure strategic fit.

Execution Discipline & Operational Excellence

• Oversee recruitment, development, performance management, and daily operations for the Aftermarket team, ensuring adherence to Marlen and Duravant policies and procedures.
• Draft, implement, and maintain policies, processes, and performance metrics that ensure operational efficiency and a high-quality customer experience.
• Implement rigor in initiative prioritization and completion, ensuring that strategic projects are launched, progressed, monitored, and finished.
• Build and enforce disciplined processes for scheduling, installed‑base intelligence, pricing, quoting, field reporting, and KPI review.
• Improve operational results including response time, schedule adherence, first‑time fix rate, warranty cost reduction, and service profitability.
• Reinforce compliance expectations: training completion, expense reporting, AR review participation, and activity.

Product & Market Development

• Drive a culture of proactive customer engagement, rapid issue resolution, and full follow‑through
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.

Commercial Growth & Market Positioning

• Direct and coordinate promotional efforts for aftermarket products and services to expand market share, attract new customers, and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.

Cross‑Functional Influence & Alignment

• Serve as the voice of the customer by facilitating cross‑functional alignment between engineering, operations, service, quality, and finance.
• Drive clear communication, transparency, and accountability to eliminate silos and build trust across the leadership team.
• Engage actively in Duravant Lifecycle Services enterprise initiatives and share best practices.

Leadership, Team Development & Culture

• Build a high‑engagement, high‑accountability service culture with clearer priorities, transparent communication, and consistent follow‑through.
• Create structured development plans, cross‑training programs, and succession readiness.
• Reduce turnover by improving leadership presence, clarity of direction, and proactive team support.
• Model mature conflict resolution, professional communication, and responsibility for resolving team issues

Position-Specific Competencies

• Technical Job Knowledge
• Strategic Commercial Leadership
• Customer Focus & Responsiveness
• Change Leadership, Execution Excellence & Prioritization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Facilitation Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership Presence & Trust Building
• Managerial Influence
• Comfort Working in a Matrixed Organization
• Data driven decision making

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of leadership experience with proven aftermarket commercial growth results 
• Experience in food processing, or field service industries preferred
• Demonstrated success creating scalable processes and improving service profitability.
• Strong track record of improving customer‑experience metrics.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and engage cross‑functional teams
• Strong financial acumen and accountability for P&L performance
• Ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with customers, partners, and Duravant Operating Companies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to influence, build consensus, and drive alignment across stakeholders
• Proficiency with Office 365, CRM, and ERP systems

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value. ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.

ProSidian seeks a Federal Realty Specialist Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) to be located in Kansas City, MO and work as part of a team that deliver the variety of administrative and professional support classifications at various locations in the Heartland Region. The Heartland Region consists of four states; Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. The services to be provided by this contract shall be accomplished at various locations throughout the Heartland Region, with the majority of contract performance at Two Pershing Square 2300 Main Street Kansas City, Missouri, 64108. Performance under this contract may also include placement of ProSidians in GSA's Field Office locations, inclusive of, but not limited to Kansas City North Field Office 601 E. 12th Street Kansas City, Missouri, 64106.

In order to have an effective program all team members must ensure a successful business relationship between The Fed. Govt. Client of Contractors. All parties involved in the service delivery process must work as a team and foster open and honest communication at all times. Working side-by-side with other federal employees and contract workers, your role will be non-inherently governmental in nature. The selected Federal Realty Specialist Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) shall be paid a Base $/Hr. as a Contract W-2 Employee as well as an allocation of an additional state specific $/Hr. to cover health and welfare expenses under The U.S. Department of Labor McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage and Hour Determination (WHD). This role will be structured based on the Wage Determination 2015-5105 Revision 5 Kansas City, MO.

In general, ProSidian employees are expected to work the hours of 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., which includes a 30-minute lunch. These hours may be flexible with coordination of the Government Client Point of Contact. Government Client's core hours are 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m., meaning during these hours employees fulfilling roles and responsibilities required of Federal Realty Specialist Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) must be in attendance. Close coordination and active cooperation on a continuous basis between The ProSidian Engagement Team and those representing the client are necessary to ensure healthy working environment. Days of operation are Monday through Friday. Work schedule shall follow standard State and Federal holiday schedules. Some positions under this contract may be eligible for telework. However, when the Federal Realty Specialist Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) employee is teleworking, they shall be fully accessible as if they are working in an office setting.

Federal Realty Specialist Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) - Kansas City, MO Duties

• Employee will serve as a project manager for projects in Federal space.
• Works with tenant agency personnel, architects and engineers or other technical personnel to review the agency's space request to determine the specific amount and type of space required; monitor build out and acceptance of the space.
• Review requests for space from customer agencies.
• Determine types of resources necessary, utilizing budget development and resource allocations.
• Develop housing strategies.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to customer agencies regarding their requests for space; consult with the customer on the amount, type and location of the space.
• Analyze space inventory for utilization of existing federally owned space in satisfying the space requirements of customer agencies.
• Identify projects/tasks and develops scopes of work to be handled by contract service providers. Assists agencies in developing their space specifications and provides detailed information on their Occupancy Agreements.
• Coordinates the efficient space layout and design of space and may coordinate an agency's relocation. Identify agency needs, which may include Integrated Services.
• Coordinates the estimates and determines the budget responsibility for each project. Ensures all costs are properly allocated.
• Classifies and assigns space, including blocks of space involving special requirements. Inspects and accepts space by measuring the space and ensuring that alterations meet agency requirements.
• Requests reimbursable work authorizations. Work as part of an integrated realty team involving Account Managers, Asset Managers, Project Manages and Property Managers.
• Coordinate the completion of the Occupancy Agreements on all Federal projects. Must have a thorough knowledge of the Occupancy Agreement tool and how projects are funded. Ability to bill client agencies through Rent Bill Management tool.
• Ensures the assignment drawings for the Federal Buildings are kept up to date and accurate by working with the appropriate personnel for Property Management Centers, Space Planners and Data Manager to ensure the drawing comply with the Computer Integrated Facility Management Program (CIFM) and eSmart.

Knowledge Required by the Position:

• In depth knowledge of agency policies, regulations and procedures, applicable Federal statutes, including the General Services Acquisition Regulations (GSAM), the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR), with regard to property utilization, outleasing and management to perform work that may include complex issues.
• Employee needs ability to use judgment and skill in performing coordination for matters involving special and diverse agency needs, frequently changing requirements or unanticipated changes in requirements.
• Ability to integrate the disciplines of legal, appraisal, engineering, architecture, fire and life safety, urban planning and finance, so that projects are satisfactorily coordinated, analyzed and conflicts resolved.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing concerning realty matters. Experience:
• At least 2 years of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the full range of real estate programs including design, construction, building, space management, safety, environmental management and project management.
• Comparable Federal Grade Level: GS-12

Manufacturing Plant Manager – Job Description (Including Drafting & Manufacturing Oversight)

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Plant Manager oversees day-to-day plant operations—including production, drafting/design coordination, quality control, safety, and workforce management—to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. This role serves as the bridge between engineering/drafting teams and the manufacturing floor, ensuring product designs are accurately translated into production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Operations Management

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
• Optimize workflow, labor allocation, and equipment utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, downtime, scrap, and productivity.

2. Drafting & Engineering Collaboration

• Work closely with the drafting/engineering team to review technical drawings, blueprints, and product specifications.
• Ensure drafted designs are feasible for manufacturing and aligned with plant capabilities.
• Approve or request revisions on engineering drawings before releasing them to production.
• Translate engineering requirements into clear instructions for production staff.

3. Quality Assurance

• Maintain and enforce quality standards according to company and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate quality issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure product designs are executed accurately and match engineering specifications.
• Oversee inspection processes and documentation.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA or other relevant safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and employee training.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the plant.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, train, and evaluate production supervisors, operators, and support staff.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and a positive work environment.
• Lead performance evaluations and succession planning.

6. Resource & Budget Management

• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Manage plant budgets, cost control, and operational expenditures.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

7. Process Improvement & Technology Integration

• Recommend and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions.
• Improve drafting-to-production workflows using software tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Standardize procedures for drawing management and change control.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5–10+ years of manufacturing experience; 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong understanding of drafting principles, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a specialized manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or PMP.

Key Competencies

• Technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
• Production planning and scheduling
• Staff leadership and conflict resolution
• Quality and safety management
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-departmental communication

Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Planner & Expediter (Supply Chain) to join us in a full-time capacity in our Kansas City, MO office.

Location Requirement:

This work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring three (3) days in the Kansas City, MO office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.

Role Overview:

The Planner/Expediter plays a critical dual role within the Supply Chain organization, responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement, production planning, and material flow to meet customer demand and operational goals. This position manages short- and long-term planning, monitors inventory levels, and coordinates the timely delivery of materials and components by proactively identifying and resolving potential delays or shortages.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate with suppliers, sales, sourcing, warehouse, engineering and operations teams, ensuring demand timelines are met and customer expectations exceeded.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years’ professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Project Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain and Operations Management, or similar OR an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel).

Preferred Skills:

• Develop and maintain material plans based on demand forecasts, capacity and inventory targets.
• Monitor purchase orders and demand schedules to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Act as a liason between suppliers, sourcing, and operations to expedite critical materials.
• Idenfity and mitigate supply risks and bottlenecks that could impact customer installations.
• Track and report material shortages, delays, and root causes, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistic teams to ensure inventory accuracy and proper material flow.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP systems related to planning, lead times and inventory levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and expediting processes.
• Resourceful problem solving, work with moderate direction, deliver high levels of customer service, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and work cross-functionally
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems
• Comfortable with high level of transactional duties and analysis
• Sourcing and negotiation minimal; requires management support
• Travel: Less than 10%

About Segra:

Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the nation, able to offer state-of-the-art communication solutions backed by always-on customer service. We are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world’s largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.

Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 1200 employees, 500k+ on-net and near-net buildings, and 44k+ fiber-route miles. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful.

Benefits Overview:

Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave
• Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance

Our Commitment to Equality:

Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary Range: $41,055 - $51,345

Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.

Plant Location 213 central ave Kansas City, Kansas

Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations within a manufacturing facility, including managing production, ensuring workplace safety, optimizing efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and supervising staff to meet production goals in a cost-effective manner.                                                                                                            

Leader of the Plants operations and ensure smooth running of the production process. 

Benefits for Plant Managers include:

• Relocation assistance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance paid completely for individual
• Optional Disability insurance
• Optional AD&D insurance
• Bonus opportunity
• Company Vehicle

Desired Education:

A bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field and/or five years or more of experience in the animal feed industries.

Required Education:

A minimum requirement of a high school degree or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience in feed manufacturing

Skills needed

 Leadership – Strong leadership qualities that include giving clear direction, thinking proactively, and having a high sense of accountability

Motivation – The ability to lead a team, motivate, and cultivate direct reports to achieve high performance, encouraging individuals to do better

Adaptability – The ability to be flexible and agile when things change

Forward Thinking – Planning for the future, thinking two steps ahead, making goals for the future in order to accomplish more with less stress

Decisiveness – Being able to make tough decisions in assessing situations and arriving at best course of action

Responsibilities of the plant manager include:

Planning and executing production schedules, monitoring production processes, identifying and addressing bottlenecks to maximize output and meet production goals. 

Implementing and maintaining quality standards, overseeing quality checks throughout the production process, and taking corrective actions when necessary. 

Leading and managing a team of supervisors and production workers, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and addressing employee concerns. 

Enforcing safety regulations, conducting safety training, identifying and mitigating safety hazards to maintain a safe working environment. 

Creating and managing budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing resource utilization to maintain profitability. 

Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of plant machinery and equipment, scheduling preventative maintenance to minimize downtime. 

Analyzing production data, identifying areas for improvement, implementing process changes to increase efficiency and productivity. 

Ensuring adherence to all relevant industry regulations and standards. 

Collecting and analyzing data to track performance metrics, generate reports for senior management. 

Required skills:

Ability to motivate and manage teams, delegate tasks effectively, and resolve conflicts. 

Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operations, and quality control methodologies. 

Data analysis and problem-solving abilities to identify and address operational issues. 

Clear and concise communication with stakeholders, including management, employees, and batching teams. 

Ability to develop and implement long-term operational plans and strategies

Summary/Objective

The Machine Shop Supervisor will direct and coordinate all activities related to the department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality, and throughput goals. The supervisor works in close collaboration with the Plant Manager and sets daily and weekly schedules for machine assignments, adjusting for absences and evolving production priorities.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee all CNC and manual machine centers, lathes, mills, all support equipment, and personnel in support of on-time delivery and quality.
• In charge of personnel, set ups and operation of all CNC and manual machines that perform a variety of processing operations
• Responsible for managing department productivity, workload scheduling, work quality, and minimizing waste, and procedural non-conformances.
• Coordinates production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers, including assisting in production as needed.
• Recommends equipment upgrades, maintenance schedules, and equipment, service or material vendors.
• Assists with staffing levels, performance reviews, compensation recommendations and overtime budgets.
• Schedules and conducts weekly safety and shift meetings, or other communication.
• Maintains project documentation, including schematics, blueprints, CAD files, work plans, contracts, manuals, inspection records, and department paperwork.
• Implement and maintain a 5S program in conjunction with QA and Safety consultant.
• Drives continuous improvement in process flow and production activities, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Initiative & Safety Conscious
• Mathematical Skills
• Technical Capacity
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

Duties include supervising 15 to 20 direct reports

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salaried position. Scheduled hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however additional hours and weekend work may be frequently required as job duties demand.

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees include Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401k matching, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or certification in manufacturing technology, industrial supervision, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a production environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in machine shop operation and metal fabrication.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Operation Management or Industrial Engineering
• Three (3) years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment on similar equipment. Mazak, Integrex, and Okuma preferred.
• Experience with CNC punch press machines and automated fabrication equipment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in using production management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience implementing process improvements.

Company Summary:

We are a well-established CNC and fabrication machine distributor with U.S. headquarters south of Kansas City. The company is renowned for its high-end machine tool products, low employee turnover, strong industry reputation, and a stable, honest, employee-focused culture. We emphasize treating both employees and customers well, promotes efficiency and continuous improvement, and maintains a collaborative, hands-off management style that values self-motivated and independent team members. The company sells and services premium machine tools with a strong focus on Fanuc controls.

Job Summary:

The National Service Manager will lead the service department for the machine tool division. This critical role involves overseeing existing Service Managers and service staff, providing technical support to order processing, collaborating with machine tool builders, and ensuring smooth installations, service delivery, and customer satisfaction. It is primarily office-based with minimal travel (occasional visits to other offices).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Service Department, overseeing all service personnel and operations, including equipment installation, diagnostics, routine maintenance, repairs, and custom modifications.
• Develop and administer Service Department processes, covering:
• Service scheduling guidelines
• Allocation and coordination of service personnel and resources nationwide
• Recording and monitoring of assets in both internal databases and vendor platforms
• Monitoring and documenting costs related to installations and warranty work
• Issuing non-conformance reports and supplier corrective action requests (CARs)
• Designing and rolling out a structured Preventative Maintenance initiative
• Confirm that the Service Department is properly equipped with required support, including:
• Detailed installation and repair documentation
• Appropriate tools, equipment, and instrumentation
• Clear project timelines and schedules
• Organization and delivery of training programs for service technicians
• Access to technical support from equipment manufacturers and external service partners
• Oversee general projects involving machine tools, automation equipment, accessories, and add-ons; act as the main point of contact (POC) for third-party system integrations with external partners.
• Verify adherence to customer-specific protocols and requirements prior to and throughout project execution.
• Conduct technical evaluation of incoming machine orders in partnership with the Director and Inside Sales team:
• Review order specifications and clarify customer needs in collaboration with the sales team
• Communicate order particulars and timelines to Service Coordinators
• Offer technical expertise to order processing personnel for machine tool and accessory quotations/orders.
• Collaborate with machine tool manufacturers (and their sales/service teams) to optimize workflows and address any emerging concerns.
• Assist the sales team with technical details during the pre-sale phase, gathering necessary information to confirm proper machine and option configurations for smooth installation and optimal customer outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in the machine tool industry (in areas such as service, sales, applications engineering, or direct technical/hands-on roles).
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a service department (strongly preferred)
• Practical, hands-on background working directly with machine tools.
• Strong communication skills (customer facing and internally)
• Fundamental understanding of machine tool control systems, electrical components, and mechanical principles.
• Solid project management capabilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce experience preferred).
• Basic proficiency in CAD-CAM software.
• Highly organized, with outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with a proactive, innovative approach.
• Commercially aware, focused on operational efficiency, and receptive to fresh ideas and methods (not rigid or overly fixed in viewpoints).
• Capable of grasping technical subject matter to communicate clearly and effectively with technicians, manufacturers, and other internal/external parties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or education in manufacturing engineering.

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About Clayco Systems and Equipment Innovations (SEI)

As part of our integrated service offerings, Clayco’s Systems and Equipment Innovations (SEI) offers a turnkey solution to execute complex building systems and process systems. Clayco SEI provides preconstruction, design, purchasing, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and process scopes of work.

The Role We Want You For

As an MEP Project Manager with SEI, you will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical, electrical, process (MEP), and associated construction scopes for Clayco projects. This includes the development of comprehensive MEP scope documents, the creation of MEP bid packages in the early stages of project planning, and leading subcontractor negotiations. This role will also involve providing leadership and guidance to both the design team and clients, ensuring effective document reviews, and addressing scope modifications during the construction phase. You'll serve as the key liaison between the original scope and any field adjustments that arise. Additionally, the MEP Project Manager will supervise and coordinate the efforts of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and elevator subcontractors on-site, ensuring the successful, on-time, and on-budget completion of projects. This includes ensuring that construction work aligns with the project drawings and specifications, maintaining high standards of quality, contract compliance, change management, and scheduling.

The Specifics of the Role

• Plans, and specification analysis, MEP systems interrelationships, construction sequencing and project schedule.
• Facilitate problem solving, as may arise, between MEP Subcontractors during construction.
• Validate design issues related to MEP and suggest alternative solutions.
• Manage the MEP submittals.
• Oversee the logging and posting of all MEP changes and as-built information on field drawings.
• Oversee the scope review, budgeting, and justification of MEP change work order.
• Oversee quality control process of the installation of MEP work.
• Work with Project management team to direct, monitor and oversee the activities of MEP Subcontractor.
• Coordination and administration of MEP related materials, systems, and shop drawings submittals.
• Liaison with consultant MEP engineers, inspectors, and relevant staff.
• Ensure that MEP subcontractors provide and adhere to relevant quality documentation and records.
• Ensure that MEP Subcontractors adheres to project safety regulations.
• Assist with project planning – hosting coordination meetings, writing work scopes, getting quotes, scheduling work.
• Train and mentor junior members. Encourage training and development through performance management with a focus on retention.
• Provide technical input related to contract drawings and documents.
• Contribute to weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 6-10 years of experience in the managing MEP projects/scope.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill to manage multiple trades and personalities.
• Working knowledge of architectural, structural, civil documents to understand how the mechanical/electrical systems are integrated into the building.
• Good understanding of Specifications Divisions and navigation within for coordinating responsibilities, various testing and documentation requirements of the project.
• Understanding of Codes for Building, Plumbing, NFPA (fire, electrical, etc.), Mechanical, and Life Safety systems.
• Strong working knowledge with computers, laptops, iPad type instruments, Microsoft Office Suite, various construction industry applications.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco and SEI does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco and SEI?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

• Join one of the nation’s premier General Contractors as a Senior Project Manager in their expanding Kansas City office. They are a national leader in commercial construction, licensed in all 50 states, with a reputation for delivering iconic, high-complexity projects including major retail districts, luxury multifamily developments, and large-scale sports-anchored entertainment hubs.
• In this role, you will take the helm of high-profile ground-up developments that are redefining the Kansas City skyline, overseeing every phase from pre-construction and buyout to final closeout.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Total Project Leadership: Provide executive-level oversight for large-scale projects (typically $30M+), serving as the primary point of contact for owners, developers, and architects.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage the full financial health of the project, including budgeting, monthly forecasting, owner billings, and rigorous change-order management to ensure profitability.
• Strategic Buyout: Lead the subcontractor procurement and negotiation process, ensuring all trade partners align with our standards for quality and safety.
• Scheduling & Logistics: Develop and manage complex CPM schedules; identify critical path risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Team Mentorship: Supervise and mentor a project team consisting of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers, fostering a culture of professional growth and operational excellence.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Navigate local Kansas City municipal requirements, permitting, and inspections, maintaining strong relationships with city officials and local trade partners.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

• Experience: 10–15+ years of commercial construction experience with a General Contractor.
• Project History: A proven track record of successfully leading at least two ground-up projects exceeding $30M in value.
• Sector Expertise: Deep experience in Multifamily, Mixed-Use, or Large-Scale Retail is highly preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project/Primavera P6.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Compliance: OSHA 30-Hour certification is required. LEED AP or PMP certification is a plus.

Trillium Construction is hiring for an entry-level Traveling Field Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering for a 7-month project to support the construction, installation, and commissioning of conveyor systems in an Amazon warehouse and distribution facilities in Kansas City, Missouri, Aurora, Colorado, and Perrysburg, Ohio!

This is a hands-on role designed for recent graduates or early-career engineers who want to gain real-world field experience in automation and material handling projects.

Duties:

• Support on-site supervision of conveyor system installation and mechanical/electrical construction activities.
• Assist senior Field Engineers and Project Managers with coordinating contractors, electricians, and mechanical crews.
• Review drawings and specifications to verify proper installation and identify discrepancies.
• Track daily progress and provide field updates to the project team.
• Participate in equipment inspections, quality control checks, and punch list development.
• Assist with system testing, troubleshooting, and start-up activities.
• Document field changes, redlines, and commissioning notes.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal teams regarding site conditions and project status.

Compensation:

• Hourly pay between: $35/hr - $45/hr, depending on experience
• Per diem at GSA rates
• Company-paid trips home

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical -Engineering (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in construction, manufacturing, automation, or industrial systems preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies and/or electrical systems.
• OSHA 10 certification, preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics (training provided as needed).
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in active warehouse construction environments.