Area Manager - Penrose, CO - APC

Job ID: 481479

APC Construction, a CRH Company, specializes in aggregate mining, asphalt paving, construction material supply and complete civil construction. APC and its valued employees are recognized for their dedication to quality work, workforce development, and compliance to stringent safety standards, integrity and innovation. APC has always thought of its staff as family and provides competitive wages, salaries and excellent benefits!

Position Overview

The Area Manager is responsible for the personnel and daily operations of multiple Lines of Business operations, including but not limited to safety, hiring, training, coaching and discipline of employees, production efficiencies, quality control, inventory, and adhering to environmental and local rules and regulations. This position will be a hybrid position between United Companies and APC Construction, and will mostly be based out of Pueblo, CO.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Promotes safe operating practices through employee engagement to identify, report, and correct safety concerns.
• Coordinates with other facilities to establish production schedules and efficient use of personnel to meet customer demands and optimize production capabilities.
• Utilize KPIs to evaluate performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicates with Operations Managers and department staff on issues affecting personnel, safety, maintenance, production efficiency, product quality, current and upcoming projects, and competition.
• Works with Operations Manager, HR, Plant Managers and/or Safety Department to interview, hire, train, coach, engage, evaluate and when necessary, discipline employees.
• Reviews daily inventory levels with production facilities and Customer Service Center.
• Responsible for ensuring plants maintain State and DOT certifications, environmental inspection and reporting, fuel reports, pre/post trip reports as well as any other documentation required by Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Responds to employee and customer related issues and project delivery challenges.
• Maintains a working knowledge of batch, dispatch, truck tracking, truck mounted camera systems, plant, and mobile production equipment as well as preventative and proactive maintenance schedules.
• Ensures cash payments from customers are accounted for and deposited. Reports any misappropriation of cash or inventory to Operations Manager and Accounting department.
• Understands HOS requirements and ensures all personnel under your supervision work within these requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or another related field.
• 5 years of experience as Project Manager or Area Manager.
• Experience in a building materials/construction industry preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pre-employment physical, drug screen and/or criminal background check may be required.
• Strict adherence to the safety requirements and procedures as outlined by the Employee Handbook.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required and must be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Projects are remote; applicant must be willing to travel.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with the hands and arms above their shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50lbs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

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  Salary Range: 5-10 years’ experience 95k-110k /10 years’ experience 110k – 125k
  Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the Oldcastle family!