Construction Operations Manager; HMA Line of Business- HK Western Idaho

Job

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division;
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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Manages difficult or emotional customer and or employee situations;
  Responds promptly to customer…