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CI&R Manager


Job Location:

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nations leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Reliability and Continuous Improvement Manager to support and enhance asset performance maintenance strategies processes and best practices within a dynamic Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) environment. This role contributes strategically to reliability and continuous improvement efforts by applying data analytics Lean and Six Sigma principles and key elements of reliability engineering such as failure analysis asset criticality assessment and maintenance optimization to drive efficiencies and savings.

The Reliability and Continuous Improvement Manager collaborates with the account team to establish priorities initiatives and goals while working with the Corporate Reliability team to ensure compliance with EMCOR standards processes and best practices associated with asset health asset performance data maintenance specifications and PM standards maintenance processes staffing level analysis and Cap Ex planning based on asset condition assessments and historical performance and criticality. The Reliability and Continuous Improvement Manager will identify and recommend and execute actionable improvements. While not responsible for enterprise-level program leadership the role may independently lead internal account-level projects that target improved equipment reliability reduced downtime enhanced and more efficient facility operations driving towards a lower total cost of ownership (Savings). This position is ideal for an engineer looking to apply both strategic thinking and hands-on problem solving in a collaborative performance-driven setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reliability Metrics & Data Analysis

Monitor and report key reliability KPIs by analyzing asset performance dataincluding failure history downtime repair costs and work orders. Leverage CMMS and data analytics tools to identify trends risks and opportunities for reliability improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Client Alignment

Collaborate with site operations maintenance and engineering teams to implement reliability improvements and ensure alignment with account and client goals including implementation of Moring Daily Planning Meetings (MDP) Work Order Audit Process Weekly Planning Strategy and any other Maintenance Processes to drive efficiencies and improved communication and performance.

Reliability Leadership & Compliance

Lead reliability initiatives to improve equipment uptime reduce reactive maintenance and enhance operational performance and efficiencies. Support audits and compliance efforts by ensuring procedures documentation and data meet internal and client standards.

Maintenance Strategy & Root Cause Analysis

Support maintenance strategy reviews and optimization efforts to align with industry best practices. Assist in root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurring failures. Conduct failure mode analyses and contribute to asset condition and criticality assessments to guide maintenance priorities.

Capital Planning & Cost Optimization

Support capital planning with data-driven insights on asset condition lifecycle risk and performance trends applying maintenance expertise to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize investment decisions.

Additional Responsibilities & Operational Support

Performs any other duties as deemed necessary by the Account and CI&R leadership.

Qualifications

Education

(HS Diploma Under/Graduate Degree etc.)

Bachelors degree (BS) in Engineering (preferably Reliability Industrial or a related discipline) from an accredited college or university; or 10 years of relevant engineering experience and/or specialized training in reliability or industrial engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and practical engineering experience.

Business Experience

(prior years work/related experience)

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in applying the concepts of Continuous Improvement (Lean/SixSigma) in a manufacturing/industrial facility.
  • CMMS platform experience required; Corrigo preferred.
  • Maintenance program experience is required.

Licenses/Certifications

Must possess a valid drivers license. Ability to travel to Canada (valid Passport).

Lean/Six Sigma certification is strongly preferred; Ability to achieve Green Belt certification within 12 months

Language Skills

Strong written and verbal command of the English language required.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

      • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel including macros Power Query pivot tables formula creation and troubleshooting.
      • Experienced with CMMS and SharePoint platforms for asset management and document collaboration.
      • Familiarity with SmartSheet and the Microsoft Power Suiteincluding Power BI and Power Automateis desirable.
      • Ability to quickly understand and apply technical concepts.
      • Strong interpersonal leadership organizational and self-management skills.
      • Proactive and able to work independently prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple deadlines.
      • Excellent communication skills demonstrating respect for coworkers vendors and clients.
      • Customer-focused mindset committed to meeting internal customer expectations and resolving quality issues.
      • Exceptional spelling grammar and proofreading abilities.

Exceptional problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to consider and account for second- and third-order effects in complex projects.

Critical thinking acumen; demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions identify risks and facilitate action-oriented discussion.

Comfortable with presenting/communicating in a high-stakes environment including with company and customer executives.

Able to lead with influence alone; proven ability to gain alignment and solve organizational problems without direct oversight over the personnel in other departments who form the cross-functional team.

Industry knowledge; familiarity with mechanical systems including electrical plumbing HVAC and fire/life/safety; ability to read technical drawings site plans and legal language

Exceptional time management and detail orientation; able to balance multiple competing demands and priorities.

Continuous improvement mindset; open to learning new skills and passionate about innovation and operational excellence

Ability to work independently in a remote/hybrid environment; takes initiative.

Team-orientation; shares knowledge and expertise freely and committed to the success of the team.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand walk and sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk hear taste and smell. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Perform work on a roof level. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and ability to adjust focus determine full range of colors in work areas drawings and mapping. Ability to move about industrial properties and construction sites through tight passageways and corridors. On feet as project task requirements dictate.

However most of the time physical demands are limited to those related to sitting at a desk and using a computer keyboard and mouse.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the majority of the time the employee would be working in a standard office environment. However the employee may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts and may work in high precarious places; the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold extreme heat risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee may at times work in an environment where the following safety equipment are needed: steel toecap shoes hearing protection hardhat eye protection and/or hair protection. Employee would need to abide by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations lock-out/tag-out etc. Work schedule can be affected by production downtime and many other variables. Candidates should be extremely flexible with non-customary schedules and weekend work.

The noise level in the work environment is usually negligible but may at times be moderate.

Travel is solely business-driven; flexibility is required and all candidates should be prepared to travel on a monthly basis as part of this job. Travel may vary 25%-65% based on assigned projects.

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage along with health savings and flexible spending accounts life insurance disability a 401(k) Savings Plan College Coach and employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction facilities services and energy infrastructure we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Affirmative Action Policy

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EMCOR Group, Inc NYSE EME is a global leader in mechanical and electrical construction services, facilities services, energy infrastructure, sustainability and green building services for businesses, organizations, hospitals, education facilities and government

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