Plant Operations Leader — Construction Materials

Granite Construction; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Senior Plant Operations Manager to develop, manage, and optimize profitable construction materials operations in a high-production environment. You will lead plant staff, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with allied departments.

The role requires a Bachelor0s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in construction materials with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, plus strong MS Office and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor0s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years work experience in a construction materials environment.
• 2+ years management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise plant workers associated with aggregates construction materials to ensure profitability.
• Estimate cost of materials and read plan specifications for accurate quotes.
• Develop and manage budgets and oversee safety programs.
• Mentor and train plant staff to attract and retain top talent.
• Maintain relationships with owners, unions, and community representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial acumen

Communication

MS Office

Safety regulations

Union knowledge

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil)

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking a Senior Plant Operations Manager to develop, manage, and optimize profitable construction materials operations in a high-production environment. You will lead plant staff, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with allied departments.

The role requires a Bachelor0s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in construction materials with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, plus strong MS Office and communication skills.