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Valmont Industries, Inc. Concrete Engineering Manager in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
3129 35th Street Tuscaloosa Alabama 35401-5410
Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
A Brief Summary of This Position:
Reporting to the VP of Concrete Strategy and Transformation, this position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Engineering functions of the Concrete Engineering team. This includes functions as they relate to customer support and department-specific improvement projects, for product lines within the site. This position serves as the first level of escalation contact for the team members, and internal and external Valmont customers. The incumbent assists in the annual planning and goal setting for the team. The Engineering manager is also responsible for supporting market changes, driving accountability to deliver results, and assisting in developing individuals within their career track. The Concrete Engineering Manager will mentor and develop the Engineering team. They are responsible for assisting with succession planning within the Engineering department.
Essential Functions:
This position reports to the VP of Concrete Strategy and Transformation and has direct reports
This role requires up to 25% travel (domestically), including overnight stays
Flexible schedule however should be able to work in the office 2-3 days per week
Oversee the daily operations functions of the Concrete Engineering team
Provide leadership and technical support to the team, internal and external Valmont customers
Performance management processes including annual reviews, goal setting, individual development plans, mentoring, and succession planning
Identify areas of improvement and implement changes or consult with management to obtain proper approval for changes, if needed
Work closely with support staff personnel to assist support staff with achieving goals
Provide formal performance plan feedback and evaluate team members as part of the performance management process
Support departmental initiatives such that employees participate on involvement teams in support of critical success factors of the division, including the continuous quality improvement of processes and services
Participate in collaboration with the Engineering System team to improve the engineering system and design tools
Maintain and improve the functional aspect of the position
Correct problems or refer them to the appropriate resource for correction
Lead colleagues and stakeholders to develop or improve procedures or functionality of processes and procedures
Maintain a high degree of coordination with other Valmont support staff and their activities
Use of project management tools such as JIRA boards and action plans expected
Identify employee training needs and provide training to new engineer
Recruitment and interviewing of personnel
Support engineers to provide solutions to production issues and field problems
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:
Bachelor of Science degree in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience
P.E. Certification
Fluent in English Oral and Written communication
Travel up to 25% ( including overnight travel)
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
15 years in engineering, specializing in structural/civil engineering with 7+ years in prestressed concrete design
Seven years in product engineering
Five years in supervisory roles
Four years in project management
Leadership training program
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Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.
Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.
That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
- That’s the value we add.
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