Construction Materials Plant Engineer II

Granite Construction; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a plant oversight professional to manage cost and engineering activities in support of efficient plant operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance, help budget, and drive capital improvements across projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of field experience in construction materials, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to communicate across teams and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required.
• 3+ years of construction materials field experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials business.
• Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants.
• Proven understanding of plant operations and mechanical requirements.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws, policies and procedures.
• Capability to work in high production environments under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation of annual operating budgets and review monthly plant reports to ensure budgetary goals are met.
• Research regulatory requirements and provide advice to management and project personnel to ensure compliance.
• Respond to plant manager, foreman, superintendent, materials sales, and quality management staff to ensure operational efficiency.
• Communicate plant schedule to plant operations team to make sure team is aware of changes and delays.
• Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations.
• Produce purchase orders, subcontracts and contract change orders as needed to ensure accurate documentation of special projects and capital improvements.
• Track daily costs for special projects, key operations, and goal setting/evaluation.
• Prepare and keep accurate material flow diagrams for all plant operations.
• Review timecards for accuracy.
• Review/evaluate feasibility/cost of producing specific “non-standard” materials.
• Review quality management test report data.

Skills

Materials knowledge

HMA plants

Plant operations

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Public speaking

Management communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

Responsible for providing plant oversight for cost and engineering activities that facilitates the efficient progress of plant operations and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Aid in the preparation of annual operating budgets and review monthly plant reports to ensure budgetary goals are met
• Research regulatory requirements and provide advice to management and project personnel to ensure compliance
• Respond to plant manager, foreman, superintendent, materials sales, and quality management staff to ensure operational efficiency
• Communicate plant schedule to plant operations team to make sure team is aware of changes and delays
• Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations
• Produce purchase orders, subcontracts and contract change orders as needed to ensure accurate documentation of special projects and capital improvements
• Track daily costs for special projects, key operations, and goal setting/evaluation
• Prepare and keep accurate material flow diagrams for all plant operations
• Review timecards for accuracy
• Review/evaluate feasibility/cost of producing specific “non-standard” materials
• Review quality management test report data

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field required

Work Experience

• 3+ years of construction materials field experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of materials business
• Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants
• Proven understanding of plant operations and mechanical requirement
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures
• 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.)
• Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum
• Demonstrated public speaking and ability to communicate with management

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk (on uneven terrain), climb, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time

Our Benefits at a Glance

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range

$83,971.00 - $125,957.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.