Project Manager

Heidelberg Materials • New Braunfels, TX

10d • $110,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a results-driven Aggregates Project Manager to support its South Texas Aggregates Operations. The role leads capital projects, operational improvement initiatives, and short-term mine planning across multiple aggregate production sites. The Project Manager drives projects from concept through commissioning and supports safe, efficient, and sustainable operations aligned with business objectives.

The position is primarily based in quarry, plant, and office environments, with regular travel to South Texas operations and project sites. It involves frequent collaboration with operations teams, contractors, vendors, engineering personnel, and leadership. The role may require occasional extended hours to support project milestones, shutdowns, commissioning activities, and operational priorities. Success is measured by safe, on-schedule, on-budget project delivery; effective short-term mine plans; improved plant and quarry performance; and strong organizational partnerships that contribute to the growth of the South Texas Aggregates business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in aggregates, mining, heavy construction, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Working knowledge of aggregate mining operations, quarry development, and short-term mine planning principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing safety, budget, schedule, quality, and operational objectives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Experience managing project budgets, cost controls, schedules, contractor performance, and project-related risks.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, mine plans, technical specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling software.
• Commitment to safety, quality, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, climb stairs, and navigate active quarry, plant, and construction environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around heavy mobile and stationary equipment; traverse uneven terrain and elevated work areas while following safety requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and safety footwear.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in aggregate, mining, cement, or other heavy industrial operations.
• Knowledge of crushing, screening, conveying, and material handling systems.
• Experience managing capital projects exceeding $1 million.
• Experience with mine planning and design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, Surpac, Vulcan, or similar applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects and operational improvement initiatives from planning through execution, meeting safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Develop and manage short-term mine plans that support production targets, reserve utilization, equipment deployment, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with plant, quarry, maintenance, environmental, and engineering teams to align project priorities with operational needs.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, business cases, schedules, and resource plans for capital investments and operational improvements.
• Manage contractors, consultants, vendors, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution and compliance with company standards.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks and expenditures, and provide regular updates to operational and company leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and project commissioning activities to enhance safety, reliability, productivity, and operational performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and lead equipment installations, plant modifications, process improvements, and infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• $110,000–$115,000 base salary and participation in the annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contributions and matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Paid bonding leave.
• 15 days of paid vacation.
• 40 hours of paid sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level