Area Engineering Manager

 

 

Job ID:  524189

Exempt

 

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

 

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Job Summary

 

The Area Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing engineering operations across multiple facilities or projects within the region. This role ensures the successful execution of engineering initiatives including product design, performance, testing and technical support for product lines, working in collaboration with the commercial and operations teams to ensure alignment of goals. The manager provides technical leadership, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and ensures consistent engineering standards and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

 

Job Location

 

• This job is based onsite at our facility in Fontana, CA or Lakeside, CA.  This role will support both facilities.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Lead and manage regional engineering teams to ensure performance, development, and alignment with company objectives.
• Drive process optimization, cost-reduction initiatives, and technical problem-solving across sites.
• Ensure consistency in engineering practices, documentation, and quality standards across the region.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Quality to drive equipment reliability and manufacturing excellence.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as corporate policies.
• Collaborate cross functionally to optimize both product performance for our customers and to ensure lowest manufactured cost and scalability.
• Balance workload across the regional engineering team while allowing the local plant management team to provide day-to-day direction.
• Seek, implement and share Best Practices across Oldcastle Infrastructure’s engineering community in support of our OneIPG evolution.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent across the region.

 

Job Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field. 
• Experience with infrastructure construction products in the Energy, Water and/or Communications market segments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems, manufacturing processes, and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Team player with effective interpersonal skills and an open, collaborative style.
• Proficiency in engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CMMS, etc.).
• Civil PE certification is required.
• Travel approximately 25%.

 

Job Salary

 

• Annual salary of $130-145k plus target bonus.
• Yearly target bonus eligible at 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

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, d