Job Title: Regional Project Manager
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces & received an EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for our continued commitment to sustainability.
- Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
- Safety and sustainability are top priorities
- Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
- Great development and advancement opportunities
- Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!
Benefits & Professional Growth
MLC offers a competitive and thoughtfully designed rewards package that supports both financial security and long-term career development:
- 401(k) Plan
The company matches a portion of employee 401(k) contributions and also provides an additional employer-funded contribution, regardless of employee participation, to help support long‑term retirement savings.
- Tuition Reimbursement
Reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment to support continued learning and career advancement.
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
Employees receive paid vacation as well as recognized company-paid holidays to support work-life balance throughout the year.
- Health Savings & Wellness Benefits
Employer HSA contributions for medical plan participants, a comprehensive wellness program, and $100 annually toward a gym membership.
- Disability & Employee Assistance Coverage
Company‑provided disability insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial, and personal support resources.
- Incentive Program
Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities aligned with individual and organizational success.
- Career Growth & Development Opportunities
Access to professional development resources and opportunities within a growing, global organization.
- Coming soon…Student Loan Reimbursement assistance
About the Job
The Regional Project Manager leads capital projects across multiple plant locations, driving project planning, execution, and successful delivery while ensuring safety, compliance, cost control, and operational excellence.
- Manage regional capital projects from concept through implementation and closeout.
- Develop project scopes, feasibility studies, budgets, ROI analyses, and execution plans.
- Lead project stakeholders, engineering resources, contractors, and vendors to achieve project objectives.
- Monitor project schedules, costs, and performance, providing regular updates to leadership.
- Oversee construction activities and ensure adherence to engineering, safety, and project management standards.
- Prepare bid packages, evaluate proposals, and coordinate procurement of equipment and services.
- Support plant outages, shutdowns, maintenance initiatives, and operational improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, MSHA requirements, and company policies while promoting continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of project management, engineering, or related experience within mining, aggregates, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.
- Experience managing capital projects, budgets, schedules, contractors, and project execution activities.
- Ability to perform project financial evaluations, including cost estimating and ROI analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong project management, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Experience managing external contractors, engineering consultants, and cross-functional project teams.
- Knowledge of construction management, engineering standards, and industrial safety practices.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements and MSHA regulations.
- Ability to develop operational training processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
The Fine Print
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
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About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company's expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/.
