CleanFiber · 20 hours ago
Engineering Project Manager
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expCleanFiber is seeking a dedicated and dependable Engineering Project Manager to lead and execute capital and engineering projects critical to CleanFiber’s growth. This role bridges strategy and execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with operational and financial goals.
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Hiring Manager
Leyna Rozak, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Manage capital projects from cradle to grave, including the supervision of vendors and contractors; ensure contract deliverables are met
Lead the development of project scopes, preliminary budgets, detailed cost estimates, equipment alignment with engineering standards and objectives
Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines; proactively track risks, issues, and dependencies
Facilitate cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Logistics
Collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams to scope technical requirements
Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
Drive standardization of systems, processes, and equipment across multiple sites
Support commissioning, startup, and handoff of new systems to plant operations
Partner with Finance to monitor project budgets, capital spend, and ROI
Identify cost savings, efficiency gains, and scalability opportunities
Translate strategic growth initiatives into executable engineering roadmaps
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
5+ years of experience managing engineering or capital projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar projects from design through commissioning
Strong knowledge of project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)
Experience managing contractors, EPC firms, and vendors
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Ability to work in a plant and office environment, with exposure to manufacturing operations
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
Travel up to 25% required. Travel can be more once project ramps
Preferred
Understanding of controls/automation systems (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, etc.)
Company
CleanFiber
CleanFiber makes high-performance carbon-negative building insulation from recycled corrugated cardboard.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$124.97MKey Investors
Tokyu Construction innovation fundSpring Lane CapitalLapis Advisers
2025-09-25Series Unknown· $34M
2024-04-15Series Unknown
2024-04-12Series B· $28M
Leadership Team
Don Simoneau
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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