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Senior Capital Project Engineer – Manufacturing & Process Engineering | Eddyville, IA

Senior Capital Project Engineer

📍 Location: Eddyville, IA
🏢 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Compensation: $86,000 – $146,000 Base Salary
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Overview

A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Capital Project Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

This role will be responsible for managing engineering deliverables, equipment procurement, construction planning, commissioning activities, and project execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading capital projects in manufacturing, food processing, chemical processing, or related industrial environments and possess strong project management and engineering expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Management

  • Plan, manage, and execute capital projects from concept through startup.

  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

  • Estimate project costs and timelines.

  • Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractors.

Engineering & Design

  • Design and oversee modifications to manufacturing systems, facilities, and equipment.

  • Analyze engineering challenges and develop practical solutions.

  • Ensure projects comply with engineering standards, safety requirements, and operational objectives.

  • Support facility expansion, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.

Construction, Commissioning & Startup

  • Coordinate construction activities and contractor execution.

  • Develop commissioning and startup plans.

  • Oversee equipment installation, testing, and operational readiness.

  • Support successful handoff to plant operations.

Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Lead equipment specification and procurement processes.

  • Develop and review bid packages.

  • Evaluate vendor proposals and support award decisions.

  • Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and engineering partners.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers.

  • Mentor early-career engineers through project involvement and hands-on development.

  • Share engineering best practices and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications

Education

✔ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

OR

✔ Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience

✔ Minimum 4 years of engineering experience

✔ Experience supporting capital projects within industrial or manufacturing environments

Preferred Qualifications

Capital Projects

  • Demonstrated success leading large capital projects or managing a portfolio of projects.

  • Experience overseeing projects from design through commissioning and startup.

  • Strong project planning, budgeting, and execution skills.

Industry Experience

Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Food Manufacturing

  • Food Processing

  • Chemical Manufacturing

  • Industrial Manufacturing

  • Process Manufacturing

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced project engineer who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys leading projects that improve plant performance, reliability, efficiency, and safety.

They will:

  • Have hands-on experience managing capital projects.

  • Understand industrial equipment, facilities, and process systems.

  • Be comfortable leading cross-functional teams and contractors.

  • Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Balance technical engineering expertise with project execution responsibilities.

  • Enjoy mentoring less experienced engineers.

Must-Have Requirements

Engineering

✅ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

✅ Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience

Project Experience

✅ Capital Project Execution

✅ Engineering Design & Problem Solving

✅ Construction Coordination

✅ Equipment Procurement

Soft Skills

✅ Project Leadership

✅ Communication Skills

✅ Stakeholder Management

✅ Problem Solving

Screening Questions

  1. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field?

  2. Do you have at least four years of engineering experience?

  3. Have you successfully executed large capital projects or managed multiple capital projects simultaneously?

  4. Do you have experience with equipment specification, procurement, and contractor management?

  5. Have you supported construction, commissioning, and startup activities?

  6. Do you have experience within food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, or another industrial process environment?

  7. Are you willing to work onsite in Eddyville, Iowa?

  8. Would you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

4+ Years Engineering Experience

Project Focus

Capital Projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Industry

Manufacturing, Food, Chemical, Industrial

Leadership

Informal Mentoring & Technical Leadership

Location

Eddyville, IA

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Relocation

Available

Travel

None

Compensation

$86K – $146K

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

  • Strong capital project execution experience.

  • Ability to manage projects from concept through startup.

  • Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

  • Strong engineering problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

  • Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and process systems.

  • Ability to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

  • Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Why This Opportunity?

High-Impact Engineering

Lead projects that directly improve manufacturing performance, plant reliability, and operational efficiency.

Career Growth

Gain exposure to large-scale capital investments and complex industrial engineering initiatives.

Diverse Project Portfolio

Work across facility upgrades, process improvements, equipment installations, and modernization efforts.

Relocation Support

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates interested in joining a growing manufacturing operation.

 

Project Manager II – Commercial Construction | Santa Clara, CA | Hybrid

Project Manager II

📍 Location: Santa Clara, California
🏢 Work Model: Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote
📌 Openings: 2
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💰 Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $148,800 – $185,999

  • Bonus eligible

  • Full benefits package

  • Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates

  • Interview travel reimbursed

🏗️ Overview

A leading national construction firm is seeking a Project Manager II to lead and manage moderately complex construction projects or major portions of large-scale projects within the Santa Clara market.

This role is responsible for the full operational and administrative management of projects from preconstruction through closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, risk mitigation, safety leadership, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate is a strong construction leader with proven experience managing commercial construction projects, driving financial performance, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

  • Lead day-to-day project operations and administration

  • Manage project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout

  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams

  • Drive project execution aligned with safety, quality, schedule, and profitability goals

Safety & Risk Management

  • Champion company safety culture and maintain an injury-free environment

  • Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions as needed

  • Identify and proactively manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle

  • Coordinate subcontractor bonding, insurance, and risk analysis activities

Budgeting, Cost Control & Forecasting

  • Develop and manage project budgets and cost forecasts

  • Review project costs against budget and identify discrepancies

  • Prepare monthly cost and margin forecasts with project teams

  • Support change order management and owner billing processes

Scheduling & Construction Planning

  • Develop and maintain project schedules alongside field leadership

  • Coordinate procurement, labor, materials, and subcontractor sequencing

  • Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies

  • Apply Lean construction principles where appropriate

Contract & Subcontractor Management

  • Lead buyout processes and subcontractor selection

  • Review scopes, pricing, and gap analyses

  • Manage subcontract agreements and project documentation

  • Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and shop drawing approvals

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead OAC (Owner/Architect/Contractor) meetings and project reviews

  • Maintain strong client and partner relationships

  • Support business development and community engagement efforts

  • Deliver regular project reporting and profitability updates

✅ Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

  • 7+ years of construction management experience

  • Strong experience managing commercial construction projects

  • Advanced knowledge of:

    • Project Management

    • Cost Control

    • Scheduling

  • Valid driver’s license required

⭐ Preferred Experience

  • Experience with large-scale commercial or mission-critical projects

  • Strong knowledge of construction technology and scheduling software

  • Lean construction experience

  • Experience managing multiple complex stakeholders and subcontractors

🛠️ Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in:

    • Project management software

    • Scheduling software

    • Construction technology platforms

    • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Means & methods of construction

    • Budget forecasting

    • Procurement and logistics coordination

    • Risk management

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Proven commercial construction Project Manager with strong operational leadership skills

  • Strong financial acumen and cost management experience

  • Skilled in scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project execution

  • Effective communicator capable of leading meetings and managing stakeholders

  • Collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced construction environments

  • Comfortable balancing office and field responsibilities

🌟 Why Join

  • Join a nationally recognized construction leader with over 100 years of success

  • Work on high-profile and technically challenging projects

  • Strong culture centered around safety, collaboration, and innovation

  • Career growth path toward Senior Project Manager leadership roles

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

📋 Additional Details

  • Hybrid schedule: 1 remote day per week

  • Occasional travel may be required

  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours when project needs require

  • Exposure to construction site environments and varying weather conditions expected

📝 Key Skills & Certifications

✔ Project Management
✔ Cost Control
✔ Scheduling
✔ Commercial Construction Leadership
✔ Budget Forecasting
✔ Risk Management
✔ Lean Construction Principles

 

Senior Cost Financial Analyst | Manufacturing | Milan, OH | Onsite | $ Competitive + Bonus

💼 Senior Cost Financial Analyst

📍 Location: Milan, OH (On-site, 5 days per week)
🏭 Industry: Building Materials / Manufacturing
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent experience)
💼 Experience Level: Mid–Senior (7–10 years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Possible for the ideal candidate
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

A leading manufacturer in the building materials industry is seeking a Senior Cost Financial Analyst to join their plant operations team in Milan, Ohio. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role suited for a finance professional with strong analytical expertise and a passion for driving operational excellence.

As a key member of the plant management team, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership, perform detailed cost and operational analysis, and partner with leadership to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and process improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a continuous improvement environment where financial insights drive business performance.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Analysis

  • Act as a strategic business partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team, providing insights that drive cost reduction, productivity, and profitability.

  • Lead the development of the annual operating plan, and manage monthly financial forecasting processes.

  • Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.

  • Prepare and present financial analyses to plant and division leadership teams.

Cost & Process Optimization

  • Evaluate and monitor standard costs, BOMs, and routings for production operations.

  • Perform cost variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.

  • Assess and analyze the financial feasibility of capital expenditure projects.

  • Create, document, and enhance financial processes to strengthen internal controls and efficiency.

Reporting & Business Partnership

  • Reconcile general ledger accounts related to plant operations.

  • Deliver clear, data-driven insights to inform leadership decisions and business strategies.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve operational and financial transparency.

  • Support ad-hoc analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to guide strategic decisions.

🎓 Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of professional experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting.
✅ Strong financial acumen, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
✅ Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
✅ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas).
✅ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams and leadership levels.

Preferred

⭐ Working knowledge of SAP or other major ERP systems.
⭐ Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
⭐ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

💡 Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial performance while collaborating closely with plant and corporate leadership. This role offers a mix of analytical challenge, operational influence, and career development potential within a respected and growing organization.

You’ll thrive if you’re someone who enjoys being hands-on, detail-oriented, and business-savvy — capable of turning data into meaningful decisions.

🎯 Position Highlights

  • Work Environment: Fully on-site (M–F, standard office hours)

  • Travel: Minimal (0–10 days per year)

  • Reporting Structure: Reports to Plant Manager, partnering with division leadership

  • Compensation: Competitive base salary + benefits + potential relocation assistance

If you’re a results-driven finance professional with a passion for manufacturing and cost analysis — this role offers the chance to build influence, drive operational success, and grow within a values-driven organization.

 

Landfill District Manager II | $120K–$125K | Environmental Services | Morristown, IN

Job Title: Landfill District Manager II
Location: Morristown, IN (Onsite)
Industry: Environmental Services & Waste Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Travel: Occasional
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Security Clearance: Not required
Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate
Compensation:

  • Base Salary: $120,000 – $125,000 USD

  • Bonus/Commission: None

  • Benefits: Full package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with match, Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays)

Role Overview:

A market-leading environmental solutions provider is seeking a Landfill District Manager II to lead operations at a landfill site in Morristown, Indiana. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety, compliance, productivity, and profitability. Reporting into regional leadership, this position is ideal for an experienced operations leader with deep knowledge of landfill or construction management, heavy equipment, and field operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily landfill operations, site development, and compliance activities.

  • Lead and manage site teams including operations managers and supervisors.

  • Own and manage site-level P&L, budgeting, and cost controls.

  • Ensure compliance with all environmental, OSHA, and company regulations.

  • Engage with municipal and local agencies to maintain service standards and relationships.

  • Implement safety initiatives, equipment utilization strategies, and performance metrics.

  • Hire, coach, and evaluate team members; manage performance and succession planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education:

    • Associate’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required with 2+ additional years of relevant experience.

  • Experience:

    • 4+ years in a supervisory/management role with P&L responsibility.

  • Certifications:

    • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required).

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in landfill management or major construction site leadership.

  • Proficiency with yellow iron/heavy equipment operations and engineering knowledge.

  • Strong business acumen with a track record in operational leadership and cost control.

  • Background in site development, waste placement, and safety management.

  • Experience engaging with local government and regulatory stakeholders.

  • Familiarity with OSHA compliance and environmental safety standards.

Work Environment:

  • Office-based with regular site visits required.

  • Occasional travel for meetings or corporate functions.

  • Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a Fortune 250 company leading North America’s environmental services transformation. The organization is renowned for its innovation in recycling, sustainability, and renewable energy – including the largest network of landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the U.S.

Employees benefit from a people-first culture, robust career development programs, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability.

 

Production Superintendent - Cleburne, TX - $105,000 - $150,000

Production Superintendent - Cleburne, TX
$105,000 - $150,000
Full-Time, Permanent

Exciting Opportunity: Production Superintendent

Are you a driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? We’re seeking a Production Superintendent to lead and inspire teams in a 24-hour manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring product quality, efficient resource management, and the growth and development of our employees.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will also play a critical role in supporting corporate goals, maintaining safety standards, troubleshooting challenges, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to step into a plant management role during leadership absences.

What You’ll Do:

  • Champion Safety: Drive safety excellence by aiming for zero OSHA incidents and lost time accidents.

  • Lead Quality & Efficiency: Oversee manufacturing processes, ensure finished products meet exacting standards, and optimize raw material use.

  • Inspire Teams: Manage and develop a diverse team of supervisors, engineers, technicians, and union employees, setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback.

  • Drive Results: Plan and schedule operations to maximize productivity, minimize downtime, and control costs.

  • Innovate Solutions: Identify, diagnose, and solve process challenges while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Ensure Compliance: Uphold all company policies, financial regulations, and environmental standards.

  • Collaborate Strategically: Partner with plant leadership to meet production goals and align with long-term operational objectives.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.

  • Leadership Expertise: Proven ability to lead large teams, including 10 supervisors, 2 process engineers, 1 process technician, and approximately 360 union employees.

  • Problem-Solving Skills: A track record of diagnosing and resolving operational issues effectively.

  • Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster partnerships at all organizational levels.

  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, with occasional exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, and physical demands.

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence.