Plants Manager

Role Overview

• developing, managing, and maintaining profitable, efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant Construction Materials operations
• Plan, direct and supervise plant workers associated with the mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregates, hot mix asphalt (HMA), or related construction materials
• Estimate cost of materials including accurately reading plan specifications to ensure precision in internal and/or external quotes
• Determine manpower levels, inventory quantities, equipment, and work schedules to ensure plant is optimally ran
• Develop and manage P&L budgets for material operations to ensure corporate financial goals are achieved
• Perform weekly safety meetings with employees to ensure corporate safety standards are maintained
• Analyze material production and cost reports to ensure production and financial goals are met
• Administer maintenance, repair, and management of all plant equipment for assigned facilities in accordance with Corporate Equipment Standards, Policies and Procedures
• Compare costs and best value of plant equipment repair including contracting outside vendors, using in-house labor or equipment replacements to ensure the most cost effective choices are made
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, the local community, local unions and other representatives to promote Granite’s long-term interests
• Coordinate work requirements with equipment and construction departments to ensure project timelines are met
• Manage, mentor and train the plant staff to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best talent in the industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil), Construction Management or equivalent work experience preferred
• 10+ years work experience in a construction materials environment
• 5+ management experience required
• Proven knowledge of the construction materials business and experience in hot mix asphalt and aggregate plants
• Mechanical knowledge of construction material processing plants and heavy equipment
• Ability to accurately assess the current financial status and forecast the monthly, quarterly, yearly and final results of materials operations
• Advanced consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects.
• Sound decision-making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate
• Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges.
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Advanced written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
• Thorough knowledge of union jurisdiction and labor agreements as applicable to the materials business.

Benefits

• paid holidays
• sick leave
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• special programs for musculoskeletal health
• mental wellness