Cement Project Manager

50010 HM Southeast Cement LLC; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA

HRA and FSA

AD&D

Disability coverage

Paid bonding leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is a global leader in building materials, seeking a project leader to drive capital and plant improvement initiatives at our Alabama facilities. You will coordinate teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

The role focuses on optimizing plant efficiency and reliability through strategic projects while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex industrial or capital projects from concept to completion.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with cross-functional influence.
• Ability to analyze risks, solve problems, and make decisions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Capital project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling & budgeting

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Engineering basics

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White

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.
• 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
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you\'re not just shaping the industry\'s future; you\'re shaping your own. Let\'s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world\'s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.