Construction Manager Holcim Portland Cement

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead road construction projects. This role involves planning, executing, and finalizing projects while ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines. The ideal candidate will leverage their engineering expertise to define project objectives and manage quality control. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and innovation in building solutions, where your contributions will directly impact the community and environment. If you are passionate about driving progress and have a proven track record in construction management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Medical and Dental Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Holistic Health Well-being programs

Dress for your day policy

Qualifications

• 5 years of road work construction experience required.
• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods essential.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates complex engineering work within projects.
• Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Principles

Budget Management

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions Products.

Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing road construction projects according to strict deadlines and within budget for assigned activities within an engineering project. Applies broad and diversified knowledge of engineering and road construction principles and practices to project engineering in the preparation of complex engineering analyses. Makes decisions independently concerning problems within the project. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control. Represents the Company on the project and with the client to resolve technical questions and to coordinate work.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews complex engineering work within the project.
• Coordinates and interfaces with the day-to-day technical work of discipline engineers.
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Liaises with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Manages technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, and regulators) to facilitate appropriate technical decisions, resolve project issues and propose solutions to help meet deadlines and monitor related job costs.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with projects scope, schedule and budget and manages implementation and performance accordingly.
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Reviews significant bid summaries, major drawings and staffing estimates and schedules.
• Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Ensures the goals and objectives established by the Department head are communicated to team members.
• Establishes plant policies and procedures that support the overall mission of the product line and Company and ensures compliance.
• Works in conjunction with Operations Managers to track performance against established objectives and takes immediate corrective action to assure goals are realized.
• Identifies process improvements and makes recommendations to the Department Heads.
• Builds constructive and effective relationships with internal and external customers, and is committed to meeting customer needs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Monitors work to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction; reviews order entry and assesses schedule to optimize driver productivity.
• Improves productivity by analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and developing strategies and recommendations for improvement.
• Works closely with Management to identify and address customer service, union, and fleet related concerns.
• Regularly interfaces with Sales and Operations to ensure understanding of current and future workload and required staffing.
• Ensures that employees are actively engaged in assigned activities.
• Direct supervisory responsibilities for staff including selection, hiring, training, performance evaluation, corrective action, promotional recommendations and work schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree or years of equivalent experience.

Field of Study Preferred: Engineering or Construction Management, Construction technology, business, economics, public administration or related field. Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Required Work Experience:

• 5 years of road work construction experience.
• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
• Extensive knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards.
• Strong job costing forecasting experience.
• Knowledge of GPS/Survey preferred.
• Five years supervisory and two years multi-site management experience desired.
• Three years of maintenance management experience.
• 30 OSHA card.

Required Computer and Software Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Primavera or related industry software experience strongly preferred.

Travel Requirements: Some travel to local sites, extensive travel, sometimes on poor road conditions and in adverse weather conditions.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
• Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings.
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• Holistic Health Well-being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care.
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity and paternity).
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Dress for your day policy.

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment to all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.