Earthwork Manager

Muller, Inc.•Reston, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Muller, Inc., a full-service site development contractor based in Northern Virginia, is seeking an Earthwork Manager to lead and optimize its earthwork and aggregates operation. The role oversees earthwork and aggregates production and logistics, supports operational efficiency, and develops strategies for continuous improvement. The position is based in Reston, Virginia, with a hybrid work arrangement, and reports to the Owner. The Earthwork Manager builds industry relationships and partnerships, identifies ways to improve profitability and reduce costs in dirt and aggregate import, export, removal, and recycling, and works with internal project and estimating teams to align schedules and estimates with current and future program conditions. The role also coordinates and negotiates with logistics, hauling, earthwork, and aggregate partners and vendors.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in aggregates.
Strong understanding of production processes.
Resourceful, analytical, and creative thinking skills.
Commitment to safety and environmental standards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Adaptability to a fast-paced and growing operation.
Ability to multitask and strong time-management skills.
Initiative and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Build industry relationships to support importing and exporting dirt and aggregates when needs arise.
Analyze opportunities to improve profitability through more efficient dirt and aggregate import, export, and recycling.
Propose ideas and partnerships to the Owner to reduce costs or increase revenue through more efficient earthwork and aggregates operations.
Identify strategically located sites for disposing of dirt and aggregates.
Propose an aggregates recycling plan and strategy.
Work with internal project teams to review upcoming project schedules and identify options to reduce dirt and aggregate removal costs.
Work with the internal estimating team to estimate aggregate-related costs for future projects, considering project timing and the current and future status of the dirt and aggregate program.
Coordinate with hauling and logistics companies to develop long-term partnerships that reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Develop long-term partnerships and negotiate with logistics, earthwork, and aggregate-related partners and vendors.