Project Manager (Operations)

Job Summary

The Project Manager for Operations is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Manager by reviewing project specifications and ensuring critical projects are successfully planned and executed. This individual will inspect raw materials to ensure project specifications are met.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Salary Range $95,000 - $109,000 DOE

Responsibilities

Managing an assigned geographical sales area for Central Concrete Supply

Review project specifications and manage mix submittals / revisions

Coordinating and attending pre-construction meetings

Provide job-site service and first-line technical support including quality control, safety, and environmental oversight

Training and ongoing guidance of field technicians

Coordinate work with other regional management personnel (i.e. Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Dispatch) in order to better serve the customer

Manage key project elements, including correspondence, schedules, specifications, testing and statistical analysis of service and product performance

Prepare and analyze reports (i.e. compressive strength, gradations, etc.) to determine how to optimize mix performance

Handle and provide solutions for project problems and complaints

Maintain equipment and calibrations for laboratory and field equipment

Obtain and maintain all necessary ACI certifications

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

2-5 years of ready-mix experience, preferably in a construction materials environment

Good attendance and punctuality are a must

Ability to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times; night work will be required

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Ability to multi-task; adept at quick problem-solving

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Current valid driver’s license and insurable under CalPortland vehicle insurance

Safe driving record (must provide a 39-month Motor Vehicle Report/DMV H-6 printout)

Physical Requirements: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, frequent lifting of extension chutes (up to 50 pounds), stretching, and driving/sitting

Uses radio to communicate with company personnel

Ability to work in various weather conditions (may be exposed to extremes of hot and/or cold)

Subject to the CalPortland Drug and Alcohol Program

Preferred:

Experience in a vertically integrated construction materials organization

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.