Director of Engineering

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Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

Lexicon's culture is what makes our company a fun and rewarding place to work. People, Quality, Safety, and Innovation are the values at the core of everything we do. We strive to live our visionary purpose: Real People. Lasting Partnerships. Unfailing Integrity. Building a better tomorrow one project at a time. And we want you to join us in this vision.

Director of Engineering Position Summary

The Director of Engineering is responsible for overseeing all multi-disciplinary Engineering Partners (3rd Party Engineering Partners, OEMs, etc.) for EPC projects. This includes oversight over EPC projects from initial conceptual engagement with clients, FEED, and through complete project execution and commissioning. Responsible to establish and manage Engineering Processes, Standards, Specifications, Workflows, etc.

Director of Engineering Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the engineering function across all project phases – from FEED to detailed design and construction support.

Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.

Develop and manage project-specific engineering execution plans, schedules, and budgets.

Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Serve as the primary technical interface between engineering, procurement, construction, and client teams.

Review and approve technical documents, drawings, specifications, and calculations.

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and constructability reviews.

Support procurement with technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.

Manage technical exchanges in a professional and timely manner to support Construction; RFI & Submittal Process, etc.

Foster collaboration between internal teams and external consultants or subcontractors.

Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to best practices and lessons learned.

Other miscellaneous duties as the business requires to support EPC and self-perform construction projects.

Director of Engineering Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil preferred. Minimum of 15 years’ experience or more in Engineering Management of EPC Projects in Steel Mills or related Heavy Industry. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, scheduling software, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Engineering Manager Physical Demands

Must be able to work weekends and long hours in a high-pressure working environment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

HSA with Employer contributions

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Universal Life and Long-term Care Insurance

Group and Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Critical Illness Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) with Employer Match