Construction Materials Plant Engineer II

Granite Construction; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction in Sacramento, California, seeks a Plant Operations Analyst to oversee cost and engineering activities, ensuring efficient progress of plant operations and compliance with regulatory agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or engineering and at least 3 years of materials field experience, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of construction materials field experience.
• Knowledge of materials business and regulatory compliance.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Aid in annual operating budgets and review monthly plant reports.
• Research regulatory requirements and advise management.
• Coordinate with plant staff to ensure operational efficiency.
• Communicate plant schedule to operations team.
• Design capital improvement projects to add value.
• Prepare and manage POs, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Track daily costs and evaluate performance.
• Prepare material flow diagrams for plant operations.
• Review timecards for accuracy.
• Evaluate feasibility of non-standard materials.
• Review quality management test data.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Hot Mix Asphalt

Plant operations

Public speaking

MS Office

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

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