Plant Superintendent

Granite Construction•Everett, WA

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 The Superintendent is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of asphalt plants and surface mining facilities, with safety as the top priority. This role drives consistent production performance while ensuring product quality, cost control, and compliance with all environmental, MSHA, and company safety standards. The Superintendent provides strong leadership to plant and mining teams, optimizes resources and processes, and holds teams accountable to meet operational, financial, and quality objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum 6 years experience in plants supervision.
General knowledge of the materials business.
Knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt and Aggregate Plants.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge of plant operations, including scheduling, production, and maintenance.
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
Possess practical knowledge of the function, operation, and maintenance of material processing equipment.
Ability to recognize hazards or unsafe work practices
Team player.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
Valid driver’s license.
THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion a “Safety First” culture by modeling safe behaviors and holding all team members accountable to safety standards.
Conduct daily “Take 5” safety talks and weekly tailgate meetings to reinforce safety awareness and hazard recognition.
Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and company safety policies through regular inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
Collaborate with the Safety and Environmental teams to implement and test SWPPP, hazardous materials plans, and emergency response procedures.
Investigate incidents and near-misses thoroughly and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Asphalt mix quality and aggregate gradation consistency
Coordination with QC/QA teams and labs to ensure quality
Trouble shooting plant issues
Plan, direct, and supervise mining, processing, stockpiling, loading, and distribution activities to ensure production goals are met safely and efficiently.
Monitor plant performance and material flow to identify and resolve bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
Ensure proper manpower levels and shift coverage to support continuous operations.
Schedule and oversee maintenance and repairs of plant equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
Maintain accurate equipment records, including oil sampling, servicing, and repair logs.
Evaluate repair options (in-house vs. vendor) to ensure cost-effective decisions are made.
Manage spare parts inventory and perform semi-annual reconciliations.
Assist in preparing the annual operating budget and monitor monthly performance against targets.
Track daily operational costs and support forecasting and cost control initiatives.
Provide clear direction, training, and support to plant personnel to ensure safe and productive work practices.
Ensure timecards are completed accurately and submitted on time.
Support plant managers, foremen, and superintendents to ensure alignment with company goals and operational success.
Ensure materials meet quality specifications by reviewing test reports and adjusting processes as needed.
Evaluate feasibility and cost of producing non-standard materials based on customer or project needs.

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
musculoskeletal health
mental wellness
two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
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.