Asphalt Operations Manager

1 week ago

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Holcim Full time

About Us


Holcim is a leading provider of construction materials, and we are currently seeking an experienced Asphalt Operations Manager to join our team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our asphalt division, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Health and Safety:

    • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments.

    • Ensure safe and healthy working conditions in sites under your responsibility.

    • Ensure strict compliance with all health and safety rules and country regulations.



  • Financial Management:

    • Promote a culture of performance, effectively developing goals and objectives to implement actions, track performance, and continuously look for opportunities for improvement.

    • Actively monitor project performance with a level of detail to drive execution and tracking.

    • Evaluate holdbacks, accounts receivable, and additional financial items to reduce working capital.

    • Participate in monthly financial reviews with the team regarding the P&L and Balance sheet.

    • Identify areas of CAPEX to increase performance in operations.



  • Estimating:

    • Review all contract, tender, and bonding documents for Lafarge acceptance.

    • Assess projects and prepare bids for tender and negotiation.

    • Analyze profitability of customers and projects.

    • Analyze and acquire construction projects with appropriate margins.

    • Review all outgoing bids prior to submission with the Estimator and/or GM to ensure accuracy and strategic appropriateness of cost estimates.

    • Evaluate change orders and price them accordingly.

    • Provide guidance and assistance to the project manager on specific items related to the project bid/award phase.



  • Operations Management:

    • Oversight of field operations of the Pave Division.

    • Lead direct reports to ensure best practices, processes, and activities are optimized and costs are minimized while being efficient.



  • Environment, Land & Community Relations:

    • Establish the environment as a priority, ensuring all local and provincial and federal regulations are met or exceeded by following Lafarge best practices and conditions of site permits.

    • Ensure crews have been oriented and trained in environmental responsibilities.

    • Follow Group and country corporate social responsibility objectives in pave and construction-related community relations activities.



  • People Management:

    • Promote a diverse culture of inclusivity, integrity, and accountability.

    • Be present in all locations of the operations, open to all levels of the organization, and address communication and concerns.

    • Ensure the right people are in the right positions, hiring and dismissing staff in coordination with HR as required.

    • Participate in building the career and succession plan for key positions and employees in the paving and concrete construction operations.



Requirements:


The ideal candidate should possess:



  • A degree in Engineering, Diploma from Technical Institute in Engineering, or related field experience.

  • Preference given to postgraduate business qualifications.

  • Minimum 5 years of management experience.

  • Minimum 5 years of field experience.

  • Proven team leadership skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and change management skills.
  • Good knowledge of the Asphalt, Paving, and/or Construction industry and working in a unionized environment.
  • Ability to foster and grow a strong safety culture.
  • Independent thinker.
  • Capacity to work under pressure and stress.

What We Offer:


We offer a comprehensive salary package, including a base salary of $120,000 to $180,000 per annum, plus up to 30% bonus eligibility, benefits, and participation in a defined contribution pension plan. A company-provided vehicle or vehicle allowance will also be provided.


Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information].

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