Construction Materials Plant Engineer II

Granite Construction•Sacramento, CA

12d•$83,971 - $125,957•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing plant oversight for cost and engineering activities that facilitates the efficient progress of plant operations and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field required
3+ years of construction materials field experience
Demonstrated knowledge of materials business
Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants
Proven understanding of plant operations and mechanical requirement.
Strong understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures
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.)
Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum
Demonstrated public speaking and ability to communicate with management
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

Aid in the preparation of annual operating budgets and review monthly plant reports to ensure budgetary goals are met
Research regulatory requirements and provide advice to management and project personnel to ensure compliance
Respond to plant manager, foreman, superintendent, materials sales, and quality management staff to ensure operational efficiency
Communicate plant schedule to plant operations team to make sure team is aware of changes and delays
Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations
Produce purchase orders, subcontracts and contract change orders as needed to ensure accurate documentation of special projects and capital improvements
Track daily costs for special projects, key operations, and goal setting/evaluation
Prepare and keep accurate material flow diagrams for all plant operations
Review timecards for accuracy
Review/evaluate feasibility/cost of producing specific “non-standard” materials
Review quality management test report data
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