Construction Operations Manager

Job ID: 528852

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

This is a skilled position where the employee will organize, develop and oversee the construction operations for western Idaho based in the Boise Idaho market. This position will require the individual to manage a variety of functions related to construction management and field operations. The Construction Operation Manager will report to the business unit Vice President of construction and HMA, and will oversee superintendents, estimators and project managers as direct reports. The Construction Operations Manager will be required to coordinate efforts with the asphalt and ready-mix plant managers, aggregate manager, and transportation manager.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Mentor and monitor staff, acting as a coach and role model. Lead, inspire, and motivate others to achieve optimal performance in all business facets.

Ensure that construction best practices, performance tools, and scorecards are accurate and utilized to enhance quality and performance.

Oversee the daily construction operations, regarding scheduling equipment and manpower, and coordinating trucking needs with the transportation manager, as well as estimate and manage individual projects as needed.

Manage superintendents, grading and paving superintendents, estimators and project managers.

Assure that company operations are conducted according to the highest standards concerning safety performance, employee relations, environmental, quality products and workmanship, ethical standards, community relations, production levels, and profitability expectations.

Maintain our backlog reporting in regard to asphalt, aggregate, liquid asphalt, and crew production days. Populate and maintain our long-term schedule.

Document, organize, communicate, and archive project and personnel correspondence concerning safety, incidents, claims management and quality assurance.

Assist in managing projects awarded regarding scheduling, resource allocation, cost projections, and billing. Actively participate in weekly scheduling coordination meetings

Participate in budget creation and budget management of the operations within the business unit to meet and exceed financial targets.

Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

Personnel recruitment, selection, training, coaching, and retention.

Other duties as assigned per supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

Ability to carry out all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

7 years Advanced Civil Construction experience specifically in Management

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/ Civil Engineering required.

Construction Operations, Scheduling and Supervisory experience required

Knowledge in industry standards, project specifications, and plan set drawings.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write clearly and effectively.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, common fractions, and decimals.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-directed, results-oriented, and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance.

Proficient utilizing Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Proficient in utilizing estimating and accounting software

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Manages difficult or emotional customer and or employee situations; Responds promptly to customer and or employee needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Makes themself available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Physical Requirements

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 sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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