Director of Project Management

Homewood, IL 60430

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Executive/ Management Job Number: 51090189 Compensation: $155000-195000 / year

Job Description

Title: Director of Engineering
Location: Homewood, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k and bonus potential 
Pay: $150-190k 

Job Summary:
  • The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading all engineering functions to support the organization’s vision, growth, and long-term strategy. This role will oversee a multi-disciplinary engineering team, direct capital projects, establish best practices, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards.

Job Duties:
  • Set goals and objectives for the engineering department, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Oversee capital planning, budgeting, and project execution, including projects valued at $2.5M or more.
  • Drive process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and implementation of new technologies.
  • Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and technical training programs.
  • Partner with senior leadership and plant management to manage short- and long-term capital plans.
  • Prepare layouts, project proposals, and presentations for executive review and approval.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations at all levels.
  • Provide technical expertise in equipment, building systems, utilities, and infrastructure.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic projects and expansion initiatives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for regulatory and compliance programs.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Process preferred).
  • 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing an engineering function.
  • Proven track record leading large, complex capital projects with measurable results.
  • Ability to travel 50%-60% within the US


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Ally Rummel

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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