Graduate Leadership Development Program

Peckham Industries, Inc.; Town of Kingsbury (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. seeks candidates for its Materials Graduate Leadership Development Program, an 18-24 month rotational program aimed at fostering future leaders in materials operations. Participants will gain hands-on field experience and mentorship while rotating through various departments including quality control, quarry operations, and plant administration.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a preferred GPA of 3.5. The role involves travel across New York and New England, with a focus on safety, integrity, and dedication as core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotations across materials operations.
• Support quality control activities and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with sales and customer-facing teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Program Summary

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.

Program Learnings

• 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, Education And Experience

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

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.