Director, Operations & Sustainable Resource Development

Amrize; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) pre-tax and Roth options

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life

Paid time off & holidays

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Director of Operations & Sustainable Resource Development to lead regional hard rock quarrying, aggregate processing, and recycling operations from the Middleton, MA office.

You will drive operational excellence, reserve estimation, and capital project execution while advancing environmental stewardship and permitting. The role demands 10–15+ years of senior operations leadership in heavy construction materials.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive operational leadership in heavy construction materials.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering or Business Admin (MBA preferred).
• Strong knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations, blast design and environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Direct multi-site P&L, budgets, and CapEx programs to maximize throughput and uptime.
• Champion safety culture with MSHA/OSHA compliance and risk assessments.
• Oversee subsurface exploration, geological modeling, reserve estimation and long-term extraction planning.
• Lead environmental initiatives including permitting and reclamation projects.
• Develop ROI cases and manage major CapEx investments; partner with sales/logistics for transport optimization.
• Mentor regional operations management and site leaders; drive health, safety, and environmental policy adherence.

Skills

P&L management

CapEx programs

Safety leadership

Environmental permitting

Mine planning

Strategic growth

Leadership & mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

We're seeking a Director, Operations & Sustainable Resource Development who's ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America.

Job Title: Director, Operations & Sustainable Resource Development | Req ID: 18005 | HR Contact: Fredric Victor THOMPSON | Location: Middleton Office MA

About The Role

The Director, Operations and Sustainable Resource Development provides executive leadership across regional hard rock quarries, sand and gravel pits, aggregate processing operations, and recycling sites within the East and Great Lakes Region. Based at the Middleton, MA office, this role drives operational excellence, long-term reserves and mine planning, capital project execution, financial optimization (cost-per-ton and marginal contribution), and progressive environmental stewardship.

What You'll Acomplish

• Operational & Financial Excellence: Direct multi-site P&L, operating budgets, and CapEx programs to maximize production throughput, plant uptime, yield, and financial optimization (cost-per-ton and marginal contribution).
• Safety & Compliance: Champion an uncompromising safety culture by enforcing strict MSHA/OSHA compliance, risk assessments, and plant integrity programs.
• Sustainable Resource & Mine Planning: Oversee subsurface exploration, geological modeling, reserve estimation, and long-term extraction plans to ensure asset longevity.
• Direct environmental sustainability initiatives, including overburden stripping schedules, water recirculation projects, dust suppression, progressive pit reclamation, and permitting processes.
• Strategic Growth & Capital Management: Develop ROI business cases and manage major capital expenditures (such as crusher replacements, wash towers, and plant automation). Partner with sales and logistics to streamline aggregate transport and participate in M&A due diligence.
• Leadership & Development: Provide mentorship and strategic direction for regional operations management, plant managers, quarry superintendents, and production engineers.
• Operational & Financial Leadership:
• Direct multi-site P&L, operating budgets, and CapEx programs to maximize production throughput, plant uptime, and yield.
• Champion an uncompromising safety culture, enforcing strict MSHA/OSHA compliance, risk assessments, and plant integrity programs.
• Sustainable Resource Development:
• Assist in overseeing subsurface exploration, overburden stripping schedules, geological modeling, reserve estimation, and long-term extraction plans to ensure long-term asset longevity.
• Lead local, state, and federal permitting processes (air quality, stormwater, and extraction permits).
• Strategic Growth & Capital Management:
• Assist in developing ROI business cases and in managing major CapEx investments (crusher replacement, wash towers, plant automation).
• Partner with regional sales and logistics teams to balance inventory and streamline aggregate transport modes.
• Participate in operational due diligence and site evaluations for potential M&A opportunities.
• Leadership & Labor Relations:
• Provide mentorship and strategic direction for region operations management, plant managers, quarry superintendents, and production engineers.
• 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 behaviors.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Business Administration (Master's degree or MBA preferred), or equivalent.

Required Work Experience: 10-15+ years of progressive operational leadership experience in heavy construction materials, aggregate processing, or hard rock quarrying.

Required Technical Skills: Comprehensive understanding of MSHA regulations, blast design, mineral processing circuits, fixed asset automation, and environmental permitting.

Additional Requirements: Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment, 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

• Competitive salary
• Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• 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 & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.