Construction Operations Manager

Requisition ID:  9819
Location: 

Greenbelt, MD, US, 20770

Pay Type:  Salary

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?  
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Description: 

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

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Nearest Major Market: Washington DC