Project Lead, Engineering, Operations Manager

Job Summary

The Project Lead is the "voice of the customer" in our Oldcastle Infrastructure (OI) facilities. They are responsible for the customer experience from the point of sale to on-site delivery. To achieve OI's goal to enhance "ease of doing business," this role represents the customer's voice to ensure 100% satisfaction on all sales orders. Once an opportunity becomes a sales order, the Project Lead drives all activities from the point of sale to on-site delivery, including coordinating with engineering, approving submittals, scheduling with production, and managing on-site delivery with the customer and transportation.

The Project Lead acts as the main point of contact for customers and vendors on assigned sales orders and is directly responsible for monitoring project costs, ensuring compliance with contract documents, attending job meetings, and balancing customer and OI interests throughout the process.

• This job is located in our office/plant in Cape Coral, FL.

• Primary responsibility is being the "voice of the customer" in OI facilities.
• Manage multiple sales orders concurrently.
• Upon sales order assignment by the C.O.M., share responsibility with the O.S.R. and Est. to hold a Turnover/Kick Off meeting at the point of sale to ensure all needed information and paperwork are complete; that the scope of work is clear; review the estimate and confirm values for all items; and begin the process of scheduling the project with production to align with the Customer Ship Date in AX.
• Act as the point of contact for the customer from sales order assignment, keeping them updated from production schedule to on-site delivery.
• Provide direction and oversight to all aspects of the project team: engineering, production planning, transportation, procurement, and accounting.
• Prepare any applicable change order proposals in a timely manner, whether owner/client/engineer requested or generated by OI.
• Monitor progress and status from the point of sales as it moves through the process, proactively problem-solve, offer technical advice, and assist other staff to expedite projects and remove obstacles that could cause schedule delays.
• Maintain a mentality of continuous improvement of processes and systems.
• If needed, coordinate site visits and work with the customer to resolve issues from point of sale to project completion, including change orders, schedule adjustments, and collection of appropriate information. Identify and requisition special purchase items as required.
• Manage required submittals/approvals with the customer as necessary.
• Communicate with the Transportation department on initial delivery needs and follow up when required.
• Work with other project managers and the plant manager to manage the long‑term schedule and minimize conflicts with operational restrictions.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Civil Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage several large to small, complex projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to review and work from production schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with in the construction or precast concrete industry is a plus.

• Base salary range of $60,000–65,000 per year.
• Bonus opportunity – 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.

• 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.

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.