Assistant Plant Manager

Granite Construction • Ukiah, CA

2d

About The Position

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 assisting the Plant Manager in developing, managing and maintaining profitable plant and materials operations by coordinating personnel and equipment to ensure operation efficiency and profitability. Essential Job Accountabilities Assist in managing one to two asphalt plants and associated sand, gravel, and crushing operations to ensure efficient production and maximum profitability Review cost reports to ensure financial accuracy and support informed operational decision-making Assist in preparing operating budgets and forecasting data to support planning efforts and achieve established financial goals Track and report material production data to optimize plant resources and meet the needs of internal and external customers. Help maintain accurate records and equipment locations to ensure effective inventory control and reduce equipment-related costs Assist in coordinating and scheduling plant resources to maximize operational efficiency and support continuous production demands Assist in the hiring of plant personnel to help build a qualified and productive workforce Help coordinate and conduct safety orientations for new plant personnel to ensure safety protocols are introduced and learned Lead weekly safety meetings as needed to reinforce safe work practices and keep staff informed of evolving safety procedures Education Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, or Civil Engineering preferred Work Experience Minimum 3 years of experience as a plant engineer, or in other plant-related roles Knowledge of rock plants and heavy equipment, with an understanding of asphalt, aggregate, gradations, and mining practices Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of materials business Knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred Must have demonstrated decision making skills Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Advanced knowledge and understanding of heavy civil construction materials Understanding of material design, sampling & testing requirements Understanding of construction processes 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 company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment Abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily A team player 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, as well as 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: $87,565.00 - $131,349.00 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 sent 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, or Civil Engineering preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a plant engineer, or in other plant-related roles
• Knowledge of rock plants and heavy equipment, with an understanding of asphalt, aggregate, gradations, and mining practices
• Knowledge of materials business
• Must have demonstrated decision making skills
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of heavy civil construction materials
• Understanding of material design, sampling & testing requirements
• Understanding of construction processes
• Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily
• A team player

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing one to two asphalt plants and associated sand, gravel, and crushing operations to ensure efficient production and maximum profitability
• Review cost reports to ensure financial accuracy and support informed operational decision-making
• Assist in preparing operating budgets and forecasting data to support planning efforts and achieve established financial goals
• Track and report material production data to optimize plant resources and meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Help maintain accurate records and equipment locations to ensure effective inventory control and reduce equipment-related costs
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling plant resources to maximize operational efficiency and support continuous production demands
• Assist in the hiring of plant personnel to help build a qualified and productive workforce
• Help coordinate and conduct safety orientations for new plant personnel to ensure safety protocols are introduced and learned
• Lead weekly safety meetings as needed to reinforce safe work practices and keep staff informed of evolving safety procedures

Benefits

• paid holidays
• sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
• 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
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately

What This Job Offers

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