Manager - Construction

Overview

Manage full lifecycle of odor control/process mechanical projects in rendering plants.

Key Responsibilities

• system design
• project management
• procurement
• cost control
• field coordination
• client relations

Tasks

-Oversee the design and installation of odor control systems (scrubbers, air-cooled condensers, ductwork, hydronic systems) in rendering plant environments. -Grow and maintain strong relationships with client owners, rendering industry partners, and the AC Corporation sales/estimating teams to support business development. -Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with scope and profitability objectives. -Coordinate field work with AC superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and client plant personnel to maintain installation quality, safety, and schedule. -Lead and manage the full project life-cycle for process and odor control systems (including estimation/proposal, design coordination, fabrication, installation, and close-out). -Conduct jobsite visits to verify installation progress and adherence to safety, quality, and schedule expectations. -Manage material procurement, fabrication timelines, field installation sequencing, and the review/approval of submittals and shop drawings. -Control project finances: cost forecasting, billing, job-cost reporting using Viewpoint Spectrum; manage change orders and uphold project margins. -Interface with plant engineering/client stakeholders to troubleshoot system performance, adapt processes, and ensure compliance with environmental/odor-emission standards.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• hydronic
• project management
• leadership
• mechanical engineering

What You Bring

-Self-motivated and highly engaged in delivering quality, safety, and client satisfaction. -Working knowledge of industrial fabrication and installation standards in a plant/industrial setting. -Minimum of 10 years’ mechanical project management experience, including at least 5 years in the rendering, odor control, or process-system installation environment. -Technical fluency with hydronic systems, pumps, ductwork systems, air scrubbers, air-cooled condensers and associated mechanical components. Ability to interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, control schematics. -Strong leadership, organization and communication skills—able to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and multiple complex projects simultaneously. -Software proficiency: MS Word, Excel, Bluebeam; preferred: AutoCAD, Revit, Viewpoint Spectrum. -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

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Benefits

-Opportunities to lead technically challenging projects in a niche but important market (rendering/odor-control). -Collaborative, safety-first, quality-driven culture with opportunities for professional development. -Competitive salary and benefits package (health, retirement, etc.). Up to 100K DOE

About Crete United

-Founded with a vision to provide world-class engineering, procurement, and construction services. -Recognized for its expertise in large-scale projects across multiple sectors, including energy and infrastructure. -Delivers complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution. -Has built a strong reputation for innovation, safety, and reliability, consistently exceeding client expectations. -Key projects include major infrastructure, industrial plants, and energy facilities across the globe. -Comprehensive services include detailed engineering, project management, procurement, and on-site construction. -Specializes in renewable energy solutions, contributing to global sustainability efforts through green energy projects. -Known for tackling challenging, large-scale projects that require advanced technical and operational knowledge.

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