Construction Operations Manager

 

 

Job ID:  516529

 

Pike Industries, Inc., a subsidiary and integral part of CRH, is a leading Highway Contractor and the largest producer of Hot Mix Asphalt and Construction Aggregates in New England. Pike has experienced continual growth over the years and currently employs nearly 1,000 people throughout NH, ME and VT. The dedication, knowledge, and quality workmanship of our employees is what makes the company such a great success.  If you’re looking for a challenging career at a company that will reward your efforts, look no further.  Take the first step and apply for an exciting opportunity to gain top notch industry experience and pave the road to your success.  All Roads Lead Here!

 

Operations Manager- Construction

 

Position Overview

The Construction Manager will directly oversee construction-related operations within their designated area, from developing bid strategies to executing projects.  Equally important is the ability to “Think Big Picture” for company resources and customer relationships.  The Construction Manager will also be responsible for providing a safe workplace for employees, developing employees for future roles, and managing customer/community relations.  The Construction Manager will take the lead in ensuring that all lines of business collaborate to achieve the overarching company goal of maximizing material sales and overall profitability.  The Construction Manager will lead by example by demonstrating the core competencies required for the position.

 

Competencies

• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under challenging circumstances.

• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for organizations to be successful.

• Attracts & Develops Talent: Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs. Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relations and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Oversee all installation and/or highway projects in the region.

• Project profitability (revenue/costs) responsibility.

• Ensure that projects are staffed with appropriate P.M.s, traffic control personnel, paving crews, etc.

• Work closely with DOT Estimators/Contracts Administrators on job processing, including pre-construction meetings, in-house safety meetings, OJT’s, subcontractor compliance, conflict resolution, and documentation.

• Collaborate with relevant customers (e.g., DOTs) to ensure effective partnering, strong customer relationships, and timely completion dates.

• Strong communication with Quality Control, Production, and Sales Staff to optimize plant utilization, profitability, and customer service, both internal and external.

• Knowledge of company costing systems to evaluate work-to-date.

• Ensure that all operations are fully compliant with federal and state regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and other relevant agencies.

• Ensure subcontract compliance on all projects.

• Support ongoing employee training, including OJT.

• Supervise and direct all installation supervisory personnel, including Regional Coordinators and/or Project Managers.

• Conduct annual evaluations of direct reports and ensure the evaluation process is conducted properly for all other installation personnel in the region.

• Strong working knowledge of company