Plant Engineering Lead: Efficiency & Capital Projects

Granite Construction; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee plant operations related to cost and engineering activities. This role ensures efficient plant progress and regulatory compliance across our facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 6 years of construction materials experience, with strong knowledge of asphalt plants and public-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of construction materials field experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials business.
• Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt plants.
• Ability to communicate with management and public forums.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in the preparation of annual operating budgets.
• Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations.
• Develop and analyze efficiency reports and facilitate solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Perform/ deliver tailgate safety meetings.
• Continuously evaluate our rolling stock utilization and operational management.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, Environmental regulations, etc.
• Monitor and oversee daily production and loadout test results to ensure that product specifications are met for all products we sell from our facilities.
• Work with industry experts on issues which are critical to our business (committee work) as needed.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Hot Mix Asphalt

Plant operations

Regulatory compliance

Public speaking

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee plant operations related to cost and engineering activities. This role ensures efficient plant progress and regulatory compliance across our facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 6 years of construction materials experience, with strong knowledge of asphalt plants and public-facing communication.