Cement Project Manager

Heidelberg Materials North America; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 97,710 - 130,277; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead capital and plant improvement projects at cement facilities across the U.S. You will drive safety, quality, schedule, and budget and coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

You will oversee scopes, risks, and resources, identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and reliability, and uphold company policies and regulatory requirements while

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex industrial/construction capital projects.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage risks and make sound decisions in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, and contractor oversight.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of capital and plant improvement projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contractor oversight

Safety

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of capital and plant improvement projects while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure effective project execution and communication.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and resources to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with company policies, safety programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through strategic project initiatives.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated capability to manage complex industrial, manufacturing, construction, or capital projects from concept through completion.
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Ability to analyze project risks, solve problems effectively, and make sound business decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Working knowledge of engineering, construction management, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor oversight practices.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering results.

Work Environment

• Primarily based at a cement manufacturing facility with regular exposure to industrial plant environments.
• Frequent interaction with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and business stakeholders.
• Requires travel to project sites and vendor locations as needed.
• Must be able to access all areas of the plant and work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions while following safety requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, $97,710 to $130,277, and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled