Project Coordinator - Asphalt Plant

Walbec Group • Waukesha, WI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Project Coordinator - Asphalt Plant Payne + Dolan, Inc. a Walbec Group Company Waukesha, WI Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Payne + Dolan, Inc. of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as an Asphalt Plant Project Coordinator and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry. The Company: The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services. Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity . Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers. The Position: Under the direction of the Asphalt Plant Manager, the Asphalt Plant Project Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations associated with asphalt plant supervision and asphalt production. In addition, they will be leading and coordinating projects related to the production of asphalt targeting increasing efficiency of operations. The Benefits: Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful. We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays. We are big fans of our "no premium medical plan" and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company-paid short-and long-term disability with company contribution, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and a robust Walbec training program. The Location: This position is located primarily in Waukesha, but projects will vary by location throughout the local area, or the state, so reliable transportation and/or a willingness to travel to any job site is as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil / Mechanical / Mining engineering or related field.
• Must be safety oriented including detailed knowledge of the OSHA/MSHA regulations, compliance and inspection process.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills by prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in asphalt or mining industry.
• HCSS HeavyJob and HeavyBid software experience.
• AutoCAD or similar design software experience.
• Prior experience in planning, scheduling, and supervising production shifts.
• Prior experience in managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and be a safety role model by promoting and enforcing safe work habits.
• Work with safety manager, aggregate supervisors and field personnel to enforce OSHA/MSHA laws and regulations and promote safety within the organization.
• Analyze project technical specifications, create asphalt mix designs, and develop operational BMPs to ensure that the materials and processes meet project requirements.
• Coordinate material testing with technical services and plant personnel during production.
• Consistently monitor test results to ensure materials meet specifications and manage risks to avoid penalties and project delays.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high quality standards for customers.
• Coordinate production demands, plant maintenance schedules, portable aggregate crush/wash needs, and all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure that operations run safely and efficiently.
• Oversee all day-to-day asphalt production throughout the construction season.
• Direct & support plant personnel on development and implementation of the operations plans.
• Review and process invoices related to plant operations, accurately assign costs to the appropriate plants or projects, and conduct monthly cost reviews to ensure operational expenses remain within established budget.
• Participate in recruiting efforts by identifying staffing needs, participating in candidate selection, and facilitating the onboarding process for new team members.
• Develop and implement training programs to ensure new hires are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
• Collaborate with land resources department to secure all necessary permits for asphalt plant operation.
• Coordinate completion of necessary plant site work including site prep, inventory management, and site maintenance to ensure a clean, smooth, and professional operation.
• Oversee necessary subcontractors performing work at asphalt plant facilities.
• Lead and coordinate projects to increase operational efficiency including pursuing Energy Star certification at production facilities across Walbec.
• All other projects assigned related to asphalt plant operations.

Benefits

• Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future.
• Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful.
• We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays.
• We are big fans of our "no premium medical plan" and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company-paid short-and long-term disability with company contribution, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and a robust Walbec training program.

What This Job Offers

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