Department Manager Mechanical Engineering Job in Hopkins 55343, Minnesota US
About Us:
Since 1881, T. E. Ibberson Company has been setting the standard for designing and building innovative, cost-effective plants worldwide. For over 130 years, we have been an industry-preferred engineering and construction company, meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations. Our experience includes: Grain processing and storage, Feed manufacturing, Pet food manufacturing, Flour milling, Renewable fuels, Food manufacturing, Cement and mineral, Specialty slip form.
Ibberson is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TIC, one of the largest industrial contractors in North America. Founded in 1974 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
, TIC - The Industrial Company, a division of Kiewit Corporation is a direct-hire, heavy industrial contractor providing world-class construction expertise in the areas of Power, Mining/Minerals Processing, Oil/Gas/Chemical, Renewable Energy, and Food Beverage. Our financial stability, broad range of specialized capabilities and outstanding performance record make TIC the contractor of choice for heavy industrial construction. Our unique company culture of over 6,000 talented team members who are Powered by People, includes an outstanding project and safety culture where “Nobody Gets Hurt”, a work hard, play hard attitude and meaningful involvement in local communities.
We offer competitive pay along with a full comprehensive benefit package that include 90% employer funding of medical and dental benefits, a 401(k) savings plan that includes an employer match of up to 6% and a paid time off program of 20 days per year!! Join our winning team and learn more about our roles below:
Position Summary:
To ensure all district process designs meet applicable local codes, are economical and constructible. Maintains department communications with client, and provides leadership and direction to project teams. Ensure electrical department is properly staffed with qualified personnel to assure meeting schedules and budget. Assist in client relations and developing new business. Develop department standards and people infrastructure
Essential Functions:
- Direct and execute engineering high-quality designs and studies in accordance with industrial and engineering department standards and construction estimates.
- Ensures designs are executed effectively by design teams and makes adjustments to plans as needed.
- Ensures all work products are consistent with industry standards and I accordance with good engineering practice and applicable codes, and in compliance with all pertinent legal codes and requirements.
- Ensure scope of work, schedule, and budget are clearly defined and understood by management and all project personnel, including client and responsible for managing all changes in project scope, budget or schedule
- Tracks department schedules and budget progress with project milestones and take all action necessary to keep projects on track and within budget
- Generate project reports for management and clients as needed
- Coordinate assignments with staff, project sponsor, project manager, district management
- Determine and institute the most cost-effective manner in which to perform the electrical engineering for the project and to meet client goals and objectives
- Provide hands-on support to design teams for complex engineering situations
- Responsible for managing and directing the Mechanical Department’s personnel by providing supervision, communication, training, coordination and follow-up necessary to meet the project and district objectives.
- Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of projects, arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
- Demonstrate Ibberson Core Values and Code of Ethics; lead by example.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
- 10+ years related experience
- P.E. License required
- MUST HAVE DESIGN BUILD EXPERIENCE
- Proven proficiency in design and development of Mechanical Systems
- Strong AutoCAD software and other Windows-based software skills
- Possess well developed knowledge of industrial building and design and construction process, grain and feed industry a plus
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize
- Conscientious, team player who drives for results
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables are executed on time, to cost and to quality specifications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively convey engineering priorities and concepts to all levels of the organization.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and supervisory skills
- Ability to demonstrate advanced mathematical skills
- Ability to travel up to 30%
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, drive, and climb frequently and to squat, kneel, bend, twist, or crawl occasionally.
Description: This position requires a great deal of stamina with the ability to perform the above essential function under considerable pressure and within tight timetables. The position also requires working long hours from time-to-time as business necessitates.
Lifting: Must be able to lift or carry up to 5 lbs. frequently and up to 25 lbs. occasionally for short distances.
Vision: Must have normal visual acuity, depth perception and color discrimination.
Physical Requirements: Upper extremity usage, motor coordination, range of motion, hearing, and balance should be in a range to safely preclude harm or injury to the employee or to other employees.
Ibberson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, veterans and the disabled to apply. All new hires must successfully pass a new hire drug test, prior to start of employment.
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