Graduate Leadership Development Program

Peckham Industries, Inc.; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries Inc. operates a structured Materials Graduate Leadership Development Program (GLDP) over 18–24 months, rotating through quarry operations, plant administration, environmental compliance, quality control, safety, HMA operations, and sales.

Participants gain hands-on field experience, formal training, mentorship, and leadership development with a pathway to a future leadership role such as Assistant Plant Manager at Peckham’s materials operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant engineering or business fields; associate degree considered with strong related experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Well organized with time management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Peckham safety culture and support a safe work environment across locations.
• Participate in rotations across quarry operations, plant administration, QA, environmental compliance, HMA, and sales.
• Assist quality control with sampling, testing, and evaluating to meet specs.
• Support quarry/mining operations including mine planning and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with hot mix asphalt plant operations and maintenance tasks.
• Analyze operational data, KPIs, inventory, and cost drivers for decisions.
• Support environmental/regulatory initiatives across operations.
• Collaborate with sales and customer teams to understand pricing and service.
• Demonstrate leadership potential through cross-functional teamwork and training.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Effective communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Organized and detail-oriented

Valid driver’s license

Legal right to work in the U.S.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering; Construction Management; Business Administration; or a closely related field

Associate degree may be considered with strong academic performance and relevant materials, quarry, plant, heavy civil, internship, co-op, or field experience

Minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Job description

Introduction

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers.

Overview

The Materials Graduate Leadership Development Program (GLDP) is a structured, 18-24 months rotational program designed to develop future leaders within Peckham Industries’ materials businesses. Participants rotate through core functional areas including quarry operations, plant administration, environmental compliance, quality control, safety, HMA operations, and sales. The program combines hands-on field experience, formal training, mentorship, and leadership development. Upon successful completion, graduates are expected to be prepared to assume a leadership role such as Assistant Plant Manager at one of Peckham’s materials operations.

Responsibilities

• Safety always wins. Uphold and promote Peckham Industries’ safety culture by adhering to all company, OSHA, and MSHA policies and proactively supporting a safe work environment across all assigned locations.
• Dedication. Participate in structured rotations across materials operations, including quarry operations, plant administration, quality control, environmental compliance, HMA operations, and sales, to develop a comprehensive understanding of the materials business.
• Results matter. Support quality control activities through material sampling, testing, and performance evaluation to ensure aggregates and hot mix asphalt meet internal standards and customer specifications.
• Assist with quarry and mining operations by supporting mine planning, crushing and screening activities, and regulatory compliance efforts related to blasting and permitting.
• Determined. Engage in hot mix asphalt plant operations by supporting production processes, maintenance activities, and performance monitoring to achieve efficient and reliable plant operations.
• Measurement. Analyze operational data, key performance indicators, inventory levels, and cost drivers to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Our word is our bond. Support environmental and regulatory initiatives by participating in permit reviews, environmental safety practices, and compliance-related activities across materials operations.
• Respect and engage. Collaborate with sales and customer-facing teams to understand pricing, transportation costs, customer needs, and service expectations while supporting customer visits as needed.
• Mastery. Demonstrate leadership potential by working effectively with cross-functional teams, applying continuous learning, and completing required training and mentorship activities in preparation for a future leadership role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mining, Civil, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering; Construction Management; Business Administration; or a closely related field. Associate degree may be considered with strong academic performance and relevant materials, quarry, plant, heavy civil, internship, co-op, or field experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Well organized and efficient in time management.
• Proficient user of Microsoft products, e.g., Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized with problem solving and adaptability skills.
• High degree of accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to details.
• Must have clean driving record and own reliable transportation.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The actual rate or salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, and other legitimate business considerations, consistent with applicable law and the Company’s compensation practices.

Travel:

Position will require travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Medium Work: May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constant to move objects. Job involves sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and bending for brief periods of time in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors. This position is also occasionally set in a professional work environment.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.