Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. is seeking a full-time Engineering Manager, Projects at our Flowood, MS location. This role will lead a team of project managers and project engineers responsible for executing capital projects for the Pavement & Coating Resources (PCR) business segment within Ergon. This role provides leadership, training, and mentorship to project engineers in areas such as scope development, cost estimating, project scheduling, and relationship building with Operations, Vendors, and Contractors. This position plays a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective capital projects that support Ergon's long-term growth and operational excellence.

About Ergon

Family owned and operated, Ergon got its start more than six decades ago in the petroleum industry's service sector. This company has grown into a well-diversified organization over the years, with 4,000+ employees around the world engaged in a number of industries related to the refining and marketing of specialty oils, asphalt, thermoplastic resins, petrochemicals, propane, and the necessary infrastructure to support those businesses.

Commitment to service is at the core of Ergon's mission and values. A focus on hard work, reliable supply and quality products have contributed to the company's steady growth over the years.

About the Role

The Engineering Manager- Projects will guide, direct, and mentor his/her direct reports related to all of their projects at each of their facilities. Regular responsibilities include systems design, cost estimating, project justification, contractor review, scheduling, and construction management. The Engineering Manager- Projects will conduct site visits with the project engineers on his/her team. This position will champion continuous improvement initiatives, including systems and procedure enhancements, that ensure knowledge transfer and consistency within the group.

Key Duties

• Manage a team of project engineers including recruiting, on-boarding, training, and mentoring.
• Manage key relationships within the Operations Management Team to help drive success of the Projects Team.
• Review and approve scope of works, project designs, and AFE's for projects being executed by members of the Projects Team.
• Drive reporting structure and KPI efforts of the Projects Team. Ensure projects are progressing in a timely manner.
• Serve as project manager with responsibilities including scope development, detailed design, budget development, contractor selection, schedule management, and project execution oversight in special circumstances.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions to vendors/contractors written by your team members.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws related to projects.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service- builds relationships within and outside of the department effectively
• Champions customer needs- responds pro-actively to customer requests
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Motivated and shows initiative to solve issues
• Passionate about employee development and mentoring

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Decision-making and Problem-solving
• Planning/Organizing
• Communication

Education and Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor's Degree required; Mechanical or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a project engineer/manager preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills required.

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

At Ergon we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Engineering Manager, Projects

Location: Flowood, MS

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.