Construction Assistant Area Manager - Harrisburg, PA

Job ID:  496453

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

Summary  

The “Assistant Area Construction Manager” supports the Area Construction Manager and Forepersons to implement and manage accurate scheduling, job cost translation, and performance management primarily for Asphalt Paving and Milling , Concrete and Road construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and Pennsy Supply, Inc.
• Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA’s, TRACK, etc.).
• Take part in structured pre-bid review process
• Take part in post-bid analysis
• Take part in project hand off process
• Take part in project reevaluation
• Assist with field information collection
• Assist with continuous performance management
• Take part in  branch operations meeting
• Take part in project progress review
• Take part in project post mortem
• Take part in project cost review
• Assist with daily, weekly crew and equipment management
• Assist with trucking management and plant scheduling
• Performance dialogues and meetings
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Confer with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints within the work force.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraise performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Develop daily, weekly, monthly schedules for paving, milling and various construction crews.
• Review project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Assist with establishing work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Work closely with both Estimators and Forepersons to execute projects efficiently
• Assist Estimators with take-off, dump sites and job trailer set up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other requirements

• 5+ years in Paving and Milling and/or road construction
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Preferably have experience with DOT projects.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrate a friendly and business-like attitude towards vendors, customers, truck drivers, fellow employees and supervisors.
• Become a team member and help achieve the common goals of the company.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school Diploma or equivalent.

10+ years of experience in the construction industry along with supervisory experience.

Basic computer skills needed.

Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Ability to do basic math.

Knowledge of DOT and CDL regulations.

Must have a current driver’s license.

Language Skills   

Must be able to effectively communicate in verbal and written form to employees, management and clients.

Reasoning Ability     

Able to identify, define and resolve problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Stress:

Must have the ability to handle stressful situations as they arise.

Physical Demands

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.

Be able to effectively hear and see.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth and the ability to adjust focus.

This position requires an employee to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, but is typically moderate.

Compensation & Company Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses 
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement.

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.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Pennsy Supply, Inc. and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• 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

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Pennsy Supply, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.