Materials Science Engineer; Extrusion

Job

Exempt

The Project Lead (P.L.) is the voice of the customer in OI facilities. The P.L. is responsible for the customer experience from the point of sale to on-site delivery. To achieve OI’s goal to enhance ease of doing business, the role represents the customer’s voice and ensures 100% customer satisfaction on all sales orders. Once an opportunity becomes a sales order, the P.L. drives all activities from the point of sale to on-site delivery, coordinating with engineering, approving submittals, scheduling production, and arranging on-site delivery with the customer and transportation.

The P.L. acts as the main point of contact for customers and vendors on assigned sales orders and is directly responsible for monitoring the project costs and compliance with contract documents, attending job meetings, and balancing the customer and OI interests throughout the entire process.

• This position will be located at our plant in Stockton, CA.

• Primary responsibility is being the voice of the customer in OI facilities.
• Manage multiple sales orders concurrently.
• Upon sales-order assignment by the C.O.M., share responsibility with the O.S.R. and Est. to hold a Turnover/Kick-Off meeting at the point of sale to ensure all needed information and paperwork are complete; confirm the scope of work and review the estimate and values for all items, and begin the scheduling process for the project with production to align with the Customer Ship Date in AX.
• From sales-order assignment, become the point of contact for the customer and keep them updated from production schedule to on-site delivery.
• Provide direction and oversight to all aspects of the project team: engineering, production planning, transportation, procurement, and accounting.
• Prepare any applicable change order proposals in a timely manner, whether owner/client/engineer request or by generation from OI.
• Monitor the progress and status from the point of sale as it moves through the process, proactively problem-solve, offer technical advice, and assist other staff to expedite assigned projects, removing obstacles that may cause a project to fall behind schedule.
• Promote continuous improvement of processes and systems.
• If needed, coordinate site visits and work with the customer to resolve promptly any issues arising from the point of sale to project completion, including but not limited to change orders, schedule adjustments, and information collection. Identify and requisition special purchase items as required.
• Manage the required submittals and approvals with the customer as required.
• Communicate with the Transportation department on the initial delivery needs of the customer and follow up when required.
• Work with other project managers and the plant manager to manage the long-term schedule to minimize conflicts with operational restrictions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; civil engineering preferred.
• 3+ years project-management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously, ranging from large to small.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to review and work from production schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with in the construction or precast concrete industry.

• Target salary: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00
• Yearly bonus of 10%
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small-company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal-opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.