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CRB Consulting Engineers is seeking a senior level process engineer for its Kalamazoo operation. This is a full-time mid-senior level job in engineering, consulting and design.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science; Food Processing Engineer (Mechanical or Chemical)

10-20 year of experience Food Experience Required.  Food processing facility design/layout and/or food processing/filling packaging lines.

PE registration preferred, LEED accreditation preferred

Open Position: Qualified candidate will have 10-20 years of experience in engineering design and/or project engineering in a manufacturing facility setting. Preferable experience would be in the food, Pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar high-technology industries. A specific technical expertise in process facility design, fill/finish/packaging equipment, machine design, control systems, plant utilities (heat transfer systems), and/or lean manufacturing is a requirement.

Responsibilities to include:
• Project scope generation and development
• Generation of process flow diagrams (PFDs)
• Conceptual, schematic, and detailed design of systems, including preparation of construction documents (P&IDs, flow distribution diagrams, process equipment layouts, etc.)
• Process simulation and studies
• Sizing and specification of process equipment, potentially including:
• Pumps
• Blowers
• Heat exchangers
• Pressure vessels
• Fill/finish/packaging equipment
• Inspection/material handling equipment
• Filtration equipment
• Hydraulic systems
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Direct client interaction and project engineering duties within a manufacturing facility environment
• Information flow and Good Documentation Practices • Coordination and support for instrumentation and controls
• Commissioning and verification activities
• Small project coordination

Candidate must be readily adaptable to the detailed requirements of the design and operation of GMP-regulated facilities and be capable of recognizing and following process design standards.

Excellent communication and computer skills are important.

Pharmaceutical Food Biopharmaceutical Biotech GMP Good Manufacturing Practices FDA

Desired Skills and Experience
Must have food or pharmaceutical process design experience.

Company Description
CRB is a multi-discipline design and construction management firm that specializes in the planning and designing of advanced technology and life science facilities. Services include: front-end strategic consulting, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, chemical and process engineering; architectural design; start-up and commissioning. CRB’s belief is that in order to earn a clients’ confidence as an AEC partner, we must first serve them effectively as a business partner.
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Miller-Davis Co. is seeking a Project Superintendent for its Kalamazoo operation. This is a full-time job in the construction industry.

Job Description
Miller-Davis Co., General Contractors/Construction Managers, seeks a qualified person to provide overall supervision of field workforces for industrial, commercial and institutional projects. Construction supervision experience or related degree or both are required.

Desired Skills and Experience
• Problem solving and leadership skills.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Well groomed, prompt, dependable, and responsive.
• Technical knowledge of construction materials, methods, and practices.
• Prior Project Superintendent experience including at least five years of construction jobsite experience.
• College Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or related curricula helpful.
• Basic PC skills including spreadsheets and word processing.

Company Description
Founded in 1909, Miller-Davis Co. provides general contracting, construction management, design/build and construction consulting services. Miller-Davis Co. is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

Miller-Davis Co.’s diverse, experienced staff specializes in providing creative solutions to challenging construction projects. Miller-Davis Co. fully and actively supports Equal Employment Opportunity for everyone. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Conestoga-Rovers & Associates is seeking an Estimator and Project Manager for its Kalamazoo, Mich. area operation. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in the construction industry.

Job Description
• Estimating heavy civil construction/environmental work.
• Writing proposals.
• Managing projects from start to finish while being responsible for schedule and budget.
• Reviewing data from past bids and completed projects to better estimate and price future work.

Desired Skills and Experience
• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years previous experience working for a contracting firm that self-performed related work.
• At least 5 years successful experience estimating and managing civil construction projects that produced satisfied clients and profitable margins.
• Previous environmental remediation experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).

Company Description
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates has provided comprehensive engineering, environmental consulting, construction, and information technology solutions for its clients since 1976. The firm has 3,000 staff working in over 90 offices in North America, South America, and the United Kingdom. The company strives to meet and exceed client expectations in all that we do.   CRA has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies again in 2010. Find us on Facebook.

CSM Group is seeking Human Resource Manager for its Kalamazoo, Mich., location. This is a full-time. mid-senior level position in the construction industry.

Job Description
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing, organizing, implementing, managing and evaluating the organization’s human resources functions while fostering an engaging environment to empower employees to be successful.

The person who accepts this position must have skills in program assistance in employee career planning and development as well as participation in the corporate strategic planning process.  

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for translation of the strategic plan into HR operational plans and goals that are in alignment with being a talent driven organization.  The position is responsible for ensuring Human Resources functions in accordance to company policy and procedures, follows ethical business practices and governmental regulations and policies.

This position is an opportunity for CSM to elevate its Human Resource department, which fosters an engaging environment to empower our people to be successful.

Desired Skills and Experience

Required Competencies:  
• Take initiative and do whatever it takes to achieve goals.

• Accept responsibility for actions and results.

• Build trust with others through openness and candor; be truthful and forthright in communications.

• Enjoy supporting and coaching others to be successful.

• Develop and maintain a wide network of strong internal relationships.

• Listen, observe and strive to gain understanding of others.

• Treat all people with respect, courtesy and consideration.

• Maintain poise under stressful or challenging situations.

• Effectively manage time and priorities to meet deadlines.

• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office.

• Broad knowledge of Human Resource functions.

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and five or more years HR experience.

Some of the major areas of responsibility include:
• Succession Planning Support.

• Work with executive team to create and execute a succession plan.

• Employee Retention.

• Create and implement an employee retention plan.

• Employee Training and Development.

• Develop and implement an annual Employee Development Plan that supports core competencies and aligns with the corporate strategic plan.

• Recruitment and Hiring.

• Work with CSM team leaders to develop staffing strategies.

• Human Resource Administration.

• Further develop and implement Human Resource policies and procedures.

•  Maintain legal compliance.                       

Company Description
CSM Group was founded in 1983 in Kalamazoo, Mich., CSM Group is currently providing construction management services nationwide in four market segments: Healthcare, Education, Food and Beverage, and Commercial Projects.

It has been voted one of the 101 Best and Brightest places to work in West Michigan for five consecutive years. Please visit the company's website  for more information.

CSM Group is seeking a Construction Manager. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in construction project management.

Job Description

Construction Manager with at least 4 years of experience in food manufacturing and at least 2 years in a lead Construction Manager role.

The successful candidate is expected to coordinate the construction activities around a fully operational jobsite including: all workers, materials and equipment.

Excellent negotiation, verbal, listening and written communication skills are required to interact with clients, vendors and employees.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate must have experience installing freezers in food manufacturing facilities.

Company Description

CSM Group was founded in 1983 in Kalamazoo as a construction management firm specializing in occupied healthcare facilities.

The founders of the firm recognized that few construction management companies were able to understand, manage and successfully complete high-quality work without disrupting the critical operations being performed.

Recognizing this need, the company has focused on developing an understanding of the business strategies of our clients.

The superior level of service required by healthcare operations was easily applied to the other core markets. CSM Group is currently providing CM services nationwide in four market segments: Healthcare, Education, Food and Beverage, and Commercial Projects.

The company has been voted one of the 101 Best and Brightest places to work in West Michigan for five consecutive years.

CSM Group is seeking a Construction Manager. This full-time position is a Mid-Senior level job in project management in the Construction Industry.
 
Candidates for this position must provide leadership, direction and oversight during all phases of construction.  

This includes the coordination of all workers, materials and equipment.  

Candidates will also be expected to coordinate the construction activities around a fully operational production facility.

Candidates must also ensure that during construction all specifications, standards and quality expectations are met or exceeded.  

Potential candidates must also ensure that projects are installed on time, within budget and in a safe manner.  

Candidates must also possess knowledge of all OSHA regulations for construction and general industry and ensure that projects are installed in a safe manner.  Individuals interested in this position must also have knowledge on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety.

Candidates must have full authorization to work in the US, without requiring sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.
• OSHA 30 Hour is desired.
• Travel will be required.
• Excellent negotiations, verbal, listening and written communications skills are required to interact with clients, vendors and employees.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and knowledge of PC applications (Word, Excel, Microsoft Project).
• Four or more years of industrial experience and/or food manufacturing with at least two years in a lead Project Management role or comparable managerial or supervisory role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering operations, contracting and general business operations.
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools.
• Strong listening, oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to proactively implement organizational and process change in response to business needs.
Company Description

CSM Group was founded in 1983 in Kalamazoo, Mich., as a construction management firm specializing in occupied healthcare facilities. The founders of the firm recognized that few construction management companies were able to understand, manage and successfully complete high-quality work without disrupting the critical operations being performed. Recognizing this need, the company has focused on developing an understanding of the business strategies of our clients. The superior level of service required by healthcare operations was easily applied to the other core markets. CSM Group is currently providing Construction Management services nationwide in four market segments: Healthcare, Education, Food and Beverage, and Commercial Projects.