Job Description
Are you a skilled engineering professional who excels at leading multi-disciplinary projects, managing skilled trades, and optimizing heavy manufacturing plant infrastructure? As Cerebral Staffing , we are seeking a highly capable Facilities Engineering Project Manager to join our team supporting our client, John Deere , at their Tractor Operations facility in Waterloo, IA . If you have the technical expertise to balance infrastructure design with rigorous safety codes and want to actively drive operational changes from the factory floor, we want to hear from you. Facilities Engineering Project Manager - John Deere Tractor Operations This is a high-visibility, capital-impact 2+ year contract opportunity paying up to $46/hr , including 2 weeks of PTO . Operating 100% onsite in a dynamic shop-floor environment, you will deliver comprehensive engineering and project management services to modify and upgrade facility infrastructure, production machinery, and ground processes.
Position Details & Compensation Pay Rate:
Up to $46/hr (W2). Location:
100% Onsite at Waterloo Works Tractor Operations (Waterloo, IA). Midwest-based candidates are strongly preferred. Duration:
2+ Years. Shift:
1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM); occasionally requires flexing until 5:00 PM a few times a month based on project needs. Benefits:
2 Weeks PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and Referral Bonuses. Environment:
Shop floor position requiring you to spend roughly 75% of your shift active on your feet and capable of lifting up to 30 lbs. Safety Gear:
Metatarsal safety boots are required on Day 1 . Visa Sponsorship:
Not available now or in the future. Core Responsibilities Project Management & Design:
Plan, coordinate, and execute facilities and maintenance projects of moderate scope. Provide engineering design for plant infrastructure, grounds, and manufacturing equipment using internal and external resources across engineering disciplines. Contractor & Trade Oversight:
Assign, coordinate, and review the daily work of support staff and third-party contractors. Manage competitive sourcing, research the vendor market, and negotiate contracts for materials, maintenance, and new construction. Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
Perform complete building code, life, and safety analysis. Authorize hot work requests, run red tag reviews, and proactively identify/resolve potential environmental, ergonomic, and safety hazards in alignment with OSHA standards. Specialized System Infrastructure:
Direct execution with a heavy emphasis on Emergency Notification Systems (ENS), FM Global Insurance coordination, non-mobile material handling equipment, and cross-functional I.T./network project integration. Intra-Facility Mobility:
Drive an indoor, John Deere-owned Gator vehicle within the connected factory to transport computers, parts, or tools between office quadrants. (Deere safety training will be provided upon hire). Local Travel:
Use your personal vehicle for occasional travel to alternative local facilities within a 20-mile radius as project parameters dictate (no rental cars utilized). Required Skills & Experience Contractor Management:
5+ years of verified experience coordinating multiple skilled trades and industrial contractors to achieve stringent project deadlines. Infrastructure Background:
3+ years of technical experience with building infrastructure systems (mechanical, electrical, and structural systems). Manufacturing Foundations:
3+ years applying core engineering principles directly within heavy manufacturing operations, maintenance engineering, or operations supervision. Safety & Communication:
Deep working knowledge of OSHA safety standards combined with the professional presence to communicate project milestones with middle management. Organizational Agility:
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple active, multi-disciplined projects simultaneously under minimal direct supervision. APPLY NOW
to champion structural innovation and lead facilities engineering at John Deere Tractor Operations! Pay:
Up to $46.00 per hour Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Work Location:
In person
