Project Manager at Heritage Construction + Materials in Columbus, Indiana

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Job Description


This role will plan, direct, and coordinate activities concerned with capital, maintenance, performance, or process improvement projects. The Project Manager will work closely with the project engineer, operations leadership, performance team, and applicable vendors to create comprehensive action plans concerning resources, budgets, and timeframes for projects. Project Manager will perform various duties such as scheduling, risk management, and project closeout.



Essential Functions

• Partner with field leadership, focusing on mobile and fixed plant equipment improvements with the goal of improving operating costs
• Coordinate and manage capital projects and major improvements associated with fixed and mobile equipment
• Collaborate with the project team to develop budgets, timeline, and execution of projects
• Oversee installation of large maintenance and capital projects, adhering to budget and schedule
• Collaborate with team to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives
• Communicate with broader team any impacts to production / sales project schedules may have
• Evaluate potential roadblocks to the project and develop solutions to mitigate
• Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed and stored
• Direct project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails
• Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures, maintain spreadsheets to communicate job status and cost
• Complete project closeout process, including financial summary, asset additions sheets, and post project metric tracking
• Promote and maintain safe working environment and ensure all safety regulations are met during project, this includes and is not limited to preparing bid documents, conducting site meetings, ensuring vendor compliance with MSHA and company safety standards
• Conduct site safety meetings with contractors
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors on supply of resources for projects

Education Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural), Construction Management, or Business preferred, or equivalent work experience

Experience Qualifications

• Preferred Lean Six Sigma experience
• Required Experience managing and prioritizing multiple priorities while maintaining positive relationships and operating in a high level of integrity

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of aggregate mining operations and equipment (fixed and mobile) preferred
• The ability to partner and effectively work with appropriate levels within the organization
• Strong relationship skills and commitment to continuous improvement
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Independent, confident thinker with a high comfort level with ambiguity
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office software
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid driver's license (or the ability to obtain) and ability to remain qualified for company vehicle program Required

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to continuously stand or walk on level or uneven ground.
• Must have the ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairways and incline catwalks.
• Must have the ability to bend, crouch and/or kneel at waist or knees.
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work outside and withstand extreme weather conditions. Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.

About US Aggregates



US Aggregates is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. With over 20 operations across Indiana, US Aggregates has been a customer-focused, innovative provider of high-quality essential stone, sand and gravel used in road construction, site prep and utilities, agriculture and erosion control. The company also specializes in industrial minerals like dolomitic and high-calcium products. Since 1967, US Aggregates has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality and community. US Aggregates is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.usagg.com.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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