Operations Manager

Who We Are

Northeast Paving is a full-service construction company, capable of handling projects of every size and scope. Our list of services includes roadway construction, railway and bridge construction, asphalt manufacturing and paving, sitework and development, and more. Every year, we plan and build hundreds of public and privately funded projects safely, successfully, and with an innovative approach to give our clients the greatest possible value for their investment. Northeast Paving is a subsidiary of Eurovia Atlantic Coast, LLC which includes multiple other subsidiaries including Senate Asphalt, Virginia Paving. Dirigo Materials and Cold River Materials

General Description

Within the framework of the objectives of development and profitability fixed by the Area/Division Manger, a Northeast Paving Operations Manager will direct and manage the activity of the Asphalt Divisions within his/her area(s); and will manage the application of the Integrated Management System (IMS). This Northeast Paving Operations Manager will plan, direct, and ensure the successful management of multiple projects within the asphalt market and ensure that company standards and values are maintained.

Key Duties

MANAGING AND DEVELOPING DIVISIONS:

• Participate in the planning, and direction of Northeast Paving area sales, revenue and profit objectives and effective management of overhead costs.
• Participate in the development, implementation and execution of short and long-range goals and objectives to support sales, profit and overall company objectives for Northeast Paving.
• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine Northeast Paving’s progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Confers with Area/Division Managers to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals and objectives resulting from current status conditions.
• Directs, leads and is accountable for all Northeast Paving’s operations in a specific area.
• Ensures operations are executed in accordance with company and project policies and procedures.
• Maintains high quality standards, understands key process issues and ensures implementation of process improvements for all work within Northeast Paving.
• Participates in preparation and negotiation of owner contracts and ensures all aspects of owner contracts are accomplished.
• Schedule and optimize the intervention of the crews according to the workload.
• Control the preparation of the jobs (Schedules, Budgets, etc.).
• Determine with the Area/Division Managers and the Construction CM and/or PM the targeted of results.
• Organize and coordinates the activity of the Asphalt Divisions within his area.
• Adjust the human resources (labor and management) on jobs according to the needs of the jobs
• Forecast and optimize the use of equipments within his area.
• Control the quality of the job performed.
• Make sure that the jobs are performing according to the plans
• Knows, controls and diffuses the new technologies, new products.
• With the support of the Equipment Managers, monitors the equipment fleets and schedules the maintenance and the planning of repairs of the machines and trucks (in coordination with Area/Division Managers).
• Analyzes the clauses of the contractual documents of the jobs.
• Negotiates supplies, subcontracts and validates all the payables.
• Controls the accuracy of administrative and accountable information transmitted by the jobs.
• Controls the billing to the clients.
• Monitors the aging balance, works on doubtful accounts and secure payments.
• Expedites the final acceptance of jobs including punch lists.
• Optimizes all his resources (workforce, equipment, best practices) by sharing with other Operations Managers.

DELEGATING AND CHECKING

• Defining the organization chart, missions and duties of the staff.
• Delegating responsibilities to subordinate staff.
• Determining individual targets for the staff.
• Ensuring staff capacities.
• Checking account exactness.
• Chairing IMS meetings.
• Deciding necessary action to improve performance, and monitoring progress.

COMMERCIAL ACTION

• Transmits to the Estimating Department the maximum of production rates, ratios and outputs.
• Is part of the review for the bid process with the Chief Estimator, the Area/Division Manager and other Corporate Managers according to the Delegation Matrix.
• Ensures the permanent relationship with the customers.
• Develop and build the customer loyalty.

Qualification Requirements

General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience. This position is not an entry level position as it requires extensive experience in a construction management capacity.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy highway/civil construction as a manager is required.
• With knowledge of DOT work and an emphasis on roads, highways, interstates and bridges is preferred.
• Must have extensive knowledge of how a civil construction site works, including a general understanding of highway construction projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is preferred.
• Must have experience with budgeting, cost control, scheduling, estimating and project operations.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
• Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP.

Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Operations Manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
• Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.
• Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Operations Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is often performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work is also performed indoors in a professional office setting.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life
• Long Term Disability
• Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Additional Benefits including wellness coaching, etc..

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.

We are 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, disability, or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.