General Manager (Gm), Texas Region Liquid Asphalt Business

Job ID: 483289

Texas Materials is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier, which is A CRH Company, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. Texas Materials is part of CRH's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 1,200 employees statewide.

Position Overview:

Lead and direct the Liquid Asphalt line of business for the Texas Region. This position will be required to support terminal operations and collaborate with terminal manager, Operating Company Presidents, Finance leadership, and logistics to budget, direct and execute the liquid AC plan. Competency requirements include business and financial acumen, customer focus, drive for results, strategic agility and building effective teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages relationships, and commercial/operational level liquid asphalt activity with external rack asphalt suppliers.
• Interacts with AMAT liquid leadership, Regional President and Company Presidents and their teams to manage liquid asphalt “balance” with HMA. (Bid success, backlog, market intel, etc.)
• Solicits supplier job quotes from liquid suppliers.
• Manages overall liquid asphalt sourcing and supply function for TX.
• Heavy interaction with TX financial team, involved in budgeting, regular/ongoing liquid LOB financial projections, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Significant ongoing interaction with operational and quality teams to manage TX liquid needs to manage terminal outages and facilitate Logistics/trucking and mix design decisions.
• Promote a safe working culture for all liquid AC terminal operations.
• Ensure that all operations are in compliance with all federal, state and local laws concerning safety, environmental impact, health and welfare and accounting regulations.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related discipline and/or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Ability to prepare annual budgets and work with and/or administer budget; ability to answer questions and present financial data to Regional President and others.
• Demonstrated success in managing large groups of employees.
• Strong work ethic and high standards for safety in the workplace.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving and receiving feedback.
• Ten or more years in a management role within the construction industry- specifically in asphalt, aggregates, construction and/or equipment.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• High standard of ethics, integrity, and trust.
• Strong customer focus.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• High ethical and professional standards.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of functional areas within the company.

• Moderate travel required; must be willing to work in or travel to other locations as needed.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and with groups.
• Must be able to work under time constraints as needed.
• Strategic visionary with analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.
• Ability to communicate with civic leaders and local, state, and national policy makers.
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Must be available as needed during non-traditional work hours.

Physical Requirements

• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Able to safely drive a vehicle for long periods of time.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, and use hands.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.

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

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Health and wellness programs

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!

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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