Project Engineering and Facilities Manager
About The Position
Clarke is seeking an experienced engineering and facilities leader to direct engineering activities and oversee its Illinois facilities. The role ensures buildings, equipment, and infrastructure support safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The position is based in Roselle, Illinois, and candidates should live within reasonable proximity; relocation assistance is not provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is an exempt salary position with an anticipated hiring range of $130,000–$163,000. The offered salary may vary based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, and certifications or professional licenses. Clarke is a global leader in environmentally responsible mosquito control. The company describes its work as focused on people, the planet, and meaningful work, and is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
- Five or more years of supervisory experience and facility management experience required.
- Ten or more years of project management experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
- Excellent equipment and maintenance knowledge.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong internal customer service skills, including active listening, responsiveness, expectation setting, and consistent follow-up.
- Demonstrated ability to lead maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment and coordinate troubleshooting, repair, and reliability improvement efforts.
- Ability to partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, EHS, Engineering, contractors, and equipment suppliers to implement practical process improvements.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee engineering and facilities operating and capital budgets; evaluate project costs and proposals; identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities; and own the 3–5-year capital investment plan.
- Direct engineering initiatives supporting equipment reliability, production improvements, facility modifications, and operational needs.
- Manage maintenance and improvement of Clarke’s Illinois facilities, grounds, utilities, and building systems.
- Plan and execute facility modifications, equipment installations, and capital improvement projects from scope development through completion.
- Lead predictive and corrective maintenance efforts for manufacturing equipment and partner with Operations, Quality, and EHS to improve equipment reliability, safety, and overall performance.
- Serve as the primary contact for external facilities vendors and contractors used in the plant.
- Ensure compliance with company requirements and applicable health, safety, environmental, building, fire, accessibility, and security regulations.
- Supervise, coach, and develop the Facilities Coordinator.
- Build strong relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- 401(k), Roth and traditional, with a generous match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Electric vehicle incentives.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Generous PTO.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
