Area Engineering Manager

OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. in; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure in Fontana, CA or Lakeside, CA is seeking an Area Engineering Manager to lead regional engineering operations, overseeing product design, testing, and technical support while aligning with commercial and operations teams. You will provide technical leadership, enforce standards, and mentor engineers to drive reliability and cost efficiency.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, Civil PE, and travel ~25%; familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CMMS is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural/civil/mechanical engineering is required
• Civil PE certification is required
• Experience with infrastructure construction products preferred
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills
• Willingness to travel ~25%

Responsibilities

• Lead regional engineering teams to ensure performance and alignment with company objectives
• Drive process optimization, cost reduction, and technical problem-solving across sites
• Ensure consistency in engineering practices, documentation and quality standards
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, EHS and Quality for reliability and manufacturing excellence
• Monitor compliance with local, state and federal regulations and corporate policies
• Share Best Practices across Oldcastle Infrastructure’s engineering community
• Balance workload while enabling local plant management direction
• Recruit, mentor and develop engineering talent across the region

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Team player

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Civil PE certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CMMS

Job description

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

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Job Summary

The Area Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing engineering operations across multiple facilities or projects within the region. This role ensures the successful execution of engineering initiatives including product design, performance, testing and technical support for product lines, working in collaboration with the commercial and operations teams to ensure alignment of goals. The manager provides technical leadership, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and ensures consistent engineering standards and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

Job Location

• This job is based onsite at our facility in Fontana, CA or Lakeside, CA. This role will support both facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional engineering teams to ensure performance, development, and alignment with company objectives.
• Drive process optimization, cost-reduction initiatives, and technical problem-solving across sites.
• Ensure consistency in engineering practices, documentation, and quality standards across the region.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Quality to drive equipment reliability and manufacturing excellence.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as corporate policies.
• Collaborate cross functionally to optimize both product performance for our customers and to ensure lowest manufactured cost and scalability.
• Balance workload across the regional engineering team while allowing the local plant management team to provide day-to-day direction.
• Seek, implement and share Best Practices across Oldcastle Infrastructure's engineering community in support of our OneIPG evolution.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent across the region.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Structural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with infrastructure construction products in the Energy, Water and/or Communications market segments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems, manufacturing processes, and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Team player with effective interpersonal skills and an open, collaborative style.
• Proficiency in engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CMMS, etc.).
• Civil PE certification is required.
• Travel approximately 25%.

Compensation

• Annual salary of $130-145k plus target bonus.
• Yearly target bonus eligible at 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

What CRH Offers You

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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. 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.

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