Plants Manager overseeing profitable and compliant construction materials operations. Leading plant workers, managing budgets, and ensuring safety standards at Granite Construction facilities.
Responsibilities
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.
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