Plants Manager

Granite Construction; Tracy (CA); Presencial; USD 128.000 - 192.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Mental wellness

Descripción de la vacante

Granite Construction is seeking an experienced leader to develop, manage, and optimize profitable construction materials operations. You will oversee mining, processing, stockpiling, loading, and distribution of aggregates and HMA, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires 10+ years in construction materials, 5+ years in management, and strong knowledge of materials business and plant equipment.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil), Construction Management or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 10+ years work experience in a construction materials environment.
• 5+ management experience required.
• Proven knowledge of the construction materials business and experience in hot mix asphalt and aggregate plants.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, direct and supervise plant workers associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregates, HMA or related materials.
• Estimate cost of materials and read plan specifications for accurate quotes.
• Determine manpower levels, inventory, equipment, and schedules to optimize plant operations.
• Develop and manage P&L budgets for material operations to meet corporate financial goals.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings to uphold safety standards.
• Analyze production and cost reports to meet production and financial goals.
• Administer maintenance and repair of plant equipment per corporate standards.
• Assess costs and value of plant equipment repairs and outsourcing to optimize costs.
• Develop relationships with owners, the local community, unions, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate work with equipment and construction departments to meet project timelines.
• Mentor and train plant staff to attract, develop and retain top talent.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety leadership

Team management

Communication

MS Office

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

This position is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining profitable, efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant Construction Materials operations.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Plan, direct and supervise plant workers associated with the mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregates, hot mix asphalt (HMA), 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil), Construction Management or equivalent work experience preferred

Work Experience

10+ years work experience in a construction materials environment

5+ management experience required

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Proven knowledge of the construction materials business and experience in hot mix asphalt and aggregate plants

Mechanical knowledge of construction material processing plants and heavy equipment

Ability to accurately assess the current financial status and forecast the monthly, quarterly, yearly and final results of materials operations

Advanced consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management

Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects.

Sound decision-making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate

Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment.

Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges.

Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.

Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Advanced written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.

Thorough knowledge of union jurisdiction and labor agreements as applicable to the materials business.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis

Valid driver's license and ability to drive for extended periods of time

Our Benefits at a Glance

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes

• paid holidays
• sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• special programs for musculoskeletal health
• mental wellness
• and more

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.

Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range

Base Salary Range: $127,843.00 - $191,763.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.

Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

Our commitment and values

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.