Project Manager
Smithland, KY, US, 42081
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We’re seeking a Project Manager who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.
Job Title: Project Manager | Req ID: 17877 | HR Contact: Roscoe Chambers | Location: Three Rivers AGG KY
ABOUT THE ROLE
Responsible for planning, executing, and completing specific construction projects on time and within budget.
Supports safety training, compliance with safety policies and procedures, and offers suggestions to improve
safety culture and performance. Communicates and problem solves daily with the contracting team,
estimating team, project owners, and inspectors as needed. Effectively works with a team to deal with
schedule changes and works collaboratively to solve problems to keep jobs on track.
Makes decisions independently to address issues, solve problems, and effectively manage costs for the
portfolio of projects. Spends a significant amount of time on job sites to manage the job and address issues.
Provides feedback to the Plant teams on how to best solve challenges in completing projects on time
and under budget. Provides frequent updates on job status and completion percentage to Operations
Manager.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Prepare engineering scope of works for plant projects
- Interface with contractors utilized in project work; including the coordination of quotes, selection and field direction
- Prepare cost estimates and justifications for the capital plan and control capital spending
- Manage costs in accordance with budget
- Oversee implementation of capital expenditure budget to improve defined KPIs
- Maintain, organize, prepare, review, and revise drawings as required and obtain certifications of new and modified structures
- Evaluate, design and implement solutions to resolve on-going mechanical maintenance, operation, and technical problems within aggregate plants
- Responsible for safety and housekeeping as it pertains to projects
- Evaluate professional environmental and safety recommendations and develop engineering solutions to correct deficiencies and ensure that quality and environmental ISO standards are met
- 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 behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Additional Education Preferred: Bachelors degree
Field of Study Preferred: Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management or related field
Required Work Experience:
- Four years of Project Management experience in quarry or mine management, mine planning, paving, road construction, or related field.
- Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
- Job costing, estimating, & forecasting experience is a plus.
- Required Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, or related industry software experience strongly preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to source contractor quotes, assist in vendor selection, and provide direct, hands- on field direction during project execution.
- Ability to diagnose ongoing technical, mechanical, and operational bottlenecks within a quarry plant and engineer effective design solutions. Proficiency in reading, organizing, reviewing, and updating structural/mechanical engineering drawings,
along with obtaining necessary certifications for new or altered structures. - Willingness to handle shifting operational needs and execute additional technical or administrative duties as assigned.
- Capability to translate operational plant needs into detailed, actionable engineering scopes of work.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved
Personal Protection Equipment, 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.
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
Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nearest Major Market: Paducah