Construction Operations Manager
Greenbelt, MD, US, 20770
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Construction Operation Manager, is responsible for managing the business unit including overseeing the operations of the Construction Group, The Shop, marketing/promotion of Holcim (Mid Atlantic Asphalt and Construction) image and products, customer relations, sales, managing and leading employees, safety, maintenance, purchasing, budget planning and control.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Abide by, participate in, and enforce all safety and environmental policies.
- Set price guidelines for all tendered work, develop and approve tender bid prices to maximize Holcim opportunities on projects, identify target customers requiring attention and direct sales staff accordingly, maintain customer contact as well as oversee the resolution of customer complaints, seek new applications and new marketing techniques for products.
- Establish market share and price budget targets, prepare business capital investment proposals with estimated return on investment, analyze competitive forces and factors affecting the marketplace, develop operating budget and establish controls, determine raw material quantities to purchase and establish supply sources.
- Responsible for the selection, training, leadership, development, discipline and termination of employees. Encourage safety awareness and support employee involvement in resolution of safety concerns. Empower employees to take action whenever appropriate. Fulfill Annual Performance.
- Management program requirements for all employees and develop key personnel.
- Coordinate price, backlogs, market share tracking, and pipeline horizon volumes across Holcim. Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for Holcim.
- Direct the maintenance of all property and equipment. Maintain a high quality image and reputation in the marketplace. Ensure maximum productive operations at minimum cost. Communicate regularly with employees over continued improvements. Be innovative in using new technologies and new product development.
- Actively participate in customer complaint resolution. Perform environmental and safety audit reviews.
- Negotiate prices for large non-capital plant expenditures, including raw materials supply. Monitor invoicing and accounts receivables. Review financial statements for accuracy.
- Establish terms of sale for customers and agreed terms for purchases made by AC. Establish raw material inventory to maximum / minimum levels.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor degree
Field of Study Preferred: Construction Management, Engineering, or Business
Required Work Experience: 10 years of related experience
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent customer service skills – dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers Must be flexible and balance shifting priorities to meet deadlines
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills and the desire to seek solutions
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.ent with Microsoft applications, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC