Granite Construction

Plants Manager

Granite Construction

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tracy • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $127,843 - $191,763 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • developing, managing, and maintaining profitable, efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant Construction Materials operations
  • 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
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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.
Benefits
  • paid holidays
  • sick leave
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • flexible spending plans
  • special programs for musculoskeletal health
  • mental wellness
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
cost estimationP&L budgetingmaterial production analysismechanical knowledgeconstruction material processingheavy equipment managementsafety standards complianceproject managementresource managementproblem-solving
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationteam playerdecision-makinganalytical skillsconsultative skillsinterpersonal skillsmentoringprioritizationcreativity
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringConstruction Management