Senior Engineering Manager

Holcim Ltd.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An international construction company is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in Plano, Texas. This role involves leading large capital projects, ensuring safety and environmental standards, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and managing engineering aspects to optimize project delivery. Candidates should have significant experience in industrial production, especially in cement, and possess strong leadership and project management skills. The position offers a chance to contribute to significant infrastructure projects across the US and Canada.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in an industrial production setting.
• Knowledge in cement plant design, engineering, commissioning and operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop large capital projects through applying standard methods.
• Manage project budgets through feasibility study phases.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering development with 3rd parties.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of safety laws

Business acumen

People management

Project management

Education

Degree in manufacturing, production efficiency, or engineering

Tools

Cement engineering design standards

Process and mass flow calculations

Job description

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Travel Requirement: 21-30%

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

We’re seeking a Senior Engineering Manager who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title:Senior Engineering Manager | Req ID:15767| Location:Dundee Office MI, Plano Willow Bend Office TX

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role reports to the Head of Engineering North America and is assigned to develop large Capital (Capex) projects for the US and Canada region, with specific focus on feasibility and front-end-engineering design. The Engineering Manager manages the technical multi-disciplinary engineering aspects of a project with the following contributions:

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Create a safety culture of “Zero by Choice” by Ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental values, policies and standards are maintained and integrated into all engineering project activities.
• Provides project management and engineering services for the region’s cement operations (and other business units as needed) through feasibility studies & project development for large industrial capital projects (typically >10m USD per project e.g. material processing, alternative fuel, decarbonization, etc.)
• Leads and interfaces with experienced & multi-disciplinary engineering firms, suppliers and operations to develop optimal projects in terms of design, layout, lean technical concepts, ease to construct, supporting and in line with operational performance and group standards.
• Creating enterprise value through developing capex projects timely, at lowest costs, high technical and administrative quality in line with Amrize design criteria and Capex procedures.
• Plans and coordinates all engineering activities for a project with the business & group Project
• Management and Engineering (PME) resources to pass through project investment gates (phase 1 & 2) to final investment decision.
• Proposes innovative technical concepts and applies innovative engineering approaches, solutions and tools, stay in touch with industry development trends & best practices.
• Collaborates with other functions e.g. procurement, strategy, operations, HS&E to deliver value to the business
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Develop large capital projects through applying standard methods, tools and procedures, ensuring holistic development to deliver projects to the required investment decision gates on time and with no re-work
• Manage project budgets through feasibility study phases and deliver an executable project budget for project realization
• Leads multi-disciplinary engineering development with 3rd parties and ensures delivery of:
• Preparation of project basic engineering documentation (layout, mass flow, flow sheets, general arrangement drawings,)
• Preparation of all technical appendices to be attached to the call for tenders and contracts
• Technical clarifications to the bidders
• Technical evaluation of the offers
• Selection process of suppliers and contractors from a technical/performance perspective
• Reviews of detailed engineering documents/drawings provided by the contractors
• Design safety, operability, maintainability and value challenge reviews with project stakeholders (OP).
• Project ‘request for approval’ documentation
• Organizes and conducts formal projects risk analysis with the Project Manager, Owner and Steering Committee
• Organizes technical support from Engineering Discipline Engineers and Support Department to site team during construction, commissioning and start-up as required. Calls for external expertise on specific subjects when required, aligns with internal and external subject matter experts as needed.
• Prepares the AAR process after the project implementation. Accountable for monitoring all technical exchanges of information with PM&E engineers and suppliers (notes and drawings, comments and validation).
• Other responsibilities as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Field of Study Preferred:manufacturing, production efficiency, or engineering

Required Work Experience:

Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in an industrial production setting Cement, Aggregates,, Foundry/Furnace and or other heavy industrial experience would be a plus

Required Technical Skills:

Knowledge in cement plant design, engineering, commissioning and operation,

• Knowledge of engineering disciplines,
• Basic knowledge in construction.
• Strong knowledge in current engineering design standards and tools specific to the cement industry
• Strong knowledge of process and mass flow calculations as well as basic design principles used in the cement industry
• Familiar with and knowledgeable of the various process equipment, material handling equipment and logistic equipment used in the industry
• Basic knowledge in civil and electrical engineering and basic principles and practices
• Capacity to forecast, analyze and mitigate technical risks

Travel Requirements: Travel required +/-30% of the time. Mainly in the USA and Canada

Additional Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills
• Knowledge of safety laws and regulations, behaviors & a proactive safety culture
• Business acumen
• People management and emotional intelligence, ability to build teams
• Technical skills; mechanical, electrical and process technology
• Project management
• Results driven, self-motivated
• Resiliency
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.