Plant Operations Leader – Construction Materials

Granite Construction; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a senior leader to develop, manage, and optimize profitable construction materials operations. You will oversee mining, processing, stockpiling and distribution of aggregates, ensuring safety, efficiency, and financial performance.

The role requires a degree in Engineering with 5+ years in construction materials and 2+ years in management. You will lead the plant team, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil), Construction Management or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 5+ years work experience in a construction materials environment
• 2+ years management experience

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise plant workers associated with the mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregates, or related construction materials, to ensure optimum long-term profitability.
• Estimate cost of materials including accurately reading plan specifications to ensure precision in internal and/or external quotes.
• Determine manpower levels, inventory quantities, equipment, and work schedules to ensure plant is optimally ran.
• Develop and manage P&L budgets for material operations to ensure corporate financial goals are achieved.
• Perform weekly safety meetings with employees to ensure corporate safety standards are maintained.
• Analyze material production and cost reports to ensure production and financial goals are met.
• Administer maintenance, repair, and management of all plant equipment for assigned facilities in accordance with Corporate Equipment Standards, Policies and Procedures.
• Compare costs and best value of plant equipment repair including contracting outside vendors, using in-house labor or equipment replacements to ensure the most cost effective choices are made.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, the local community, local unions and other representatives to promote Granite’s long-term interests.
• Coordinate work requirements with equipment and construction departments to ensure project timelines are met.
• Manage, mentor and train the plant staff to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best talent in the industry. This includes but is not limited to, staffing, compensation and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

P&L budgeting

Safety compliance

Financial forecasting

MS Office

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking a senior leader to develop, manage, and optimize profitable construction materials operations. You will oversee mining, processing, stockpiling and distribution of aggregates, ensuring safety, efficiency, and financial performance.

The role requires a degree in Engineering with 5+ years in construction materials and 2+ years in management. You will lead the plant team, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across operations.