Manager Land, Environmental and Special Projects

Manager Land, Environmental and Special Projects

Requisition ID: 15058

Location: Elburn, IL, US, 60119

Pay Type: Salary

Estimated Wage Range $67,200 - $123,000/Annually

Travel Requirement: 11-20%

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

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Description:

Join Amrize as a Manager Land, Environmental and Special Projects and help construct whats next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager of Land, Environmental and Special Projects is responsible for planning, executing, and completing specific construction projects on time and within budget. Supports safety training, compliance with safety policies and procedures, and offers suggestions to improve safety culture and performance, and problem-solves daily with the contracting team, estimating team, project owners, and inspectors as needed. responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget for assigned activities within an engineering project. Applies broad and diversified knowledge of engineering and construction principles and practices to project engineering in the preparation of complex engineering analyses. Makes decisions independently concerning problems within the project. Will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control, and represent the Company on the project and with the client to resolve technical questions and to coordinate work.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Keeps current and familiar with the operating status of assigned sites, anticipating and resolving potential or actual environmental compliance issues.
• Supports Operations Management at the local level in developing strategic prospects for the acquisition of new sites and aggregate reserve prospects.
• Management of land portfolio, including leases, freehold assets, and other agreements. Actively participate in various industry environment-related organizations to keep abreast of industry standards and developing issues.
• Participate in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state environmental agencies, and local government inspections. Coordinates preparation of responses to agency inspection reports.
• Assist operations in identifying and managing capital projects for site environmental upgrades. Participates in projects with cross-functional teams to address business opportunities or challenges. Provides environmental and land expertise for new projects.
• Advises and supports on land management practices and processes, including land acquisition, land divestment, permitting and zoning, and others. Works with landowners and tenants to achieve effective management of land and leasehold assets. Supports land reclamation and restoration budgeting and project implementation for assigned sites.
• Participates as needed in stakeholder/community outreach program development and actively participates in outreach events for assigned facilities.
• Prepare engineering scope of works for plant projects. Interface with contractors utilized in project work, including the coordination of quotes, selection, and field direction.
• Prepare cost estimates and justifications for the capital plan and control capital spending. Oversee the preparation and implementation of the capital expenditure budget and focus on defined KPIs.
• Evaluate, design, and implement solutions to resolve ongoing mechanical maintenance, operation, and technical problems within the plant.
• Evaluate professional environmental and safety recommendations and develop engineering solutions to correct deficiencies and ensure that quality and environmental ISO standards are met.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Engineering

Required Work Experience:

• 4+ years project management, project engineering, or project planning experience (scope, schedule, cost, quality)
• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods
• Extensive knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards
• Strong field management experience.
• Experience supporting Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO) processes

Required Computer and Software Skills: Proven computer platform experience

Travel Requirements: 20% with regional business

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected]. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago