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Engineering Manager

Requisition ID:  13440
Location: 

Mississauga, ON, CA, L4V 1S7

Pay Type: 
Travel Requirement: 41-50%

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
 
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
 
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

ABOUT THE ROLE


Holcim builds progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solution, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
The role reports to the Holcim North America Head of Engineering 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. 


WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

  • 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 rework
    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.
  • Participates and contributes the engineering part in the Steering Committees
  • Supports technically the Country for a smooth transition to operation after the handover of the project
  • 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)
  • 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


WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR


Education: Bachelor's degree or years of equivalent experience. 
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Mechanical or process engineering
Required Work Experience: Proven engineering coordination experience in cement and/or similar type of heavy industry with a minimum of 5 years in cement industrial engineering related fields
Required Training/Certifications: Project Management certificate e.g. PMI or similar is desired
Required Technical Skills: industrial engineering related fields
Travel Requirements: +/-30-40% of the time. Mainly in the USA and Canada

 

Additional Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. 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. 


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents, effective day one.
  • A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life.
  • Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning.
  • Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges.
  • Easy access to mental health and well-being support.
  • Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions.
  • Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services.
  • Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities.
  • Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits.
  • An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves.
  • A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
  • Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job.

 

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.


Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, 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. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.