Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an experienced Asphalt Operations Manager for projects in the Dallas area. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented professionals that want to excel with us.

The Asphalt Operations Manager is responsible providing supervision and training for a number of crews engaged in hotmix paving to achieve productions that keep jobs on or ahead of schedules and below estimated cost. This position requires maintaining a good working relationship with owner representatives, developers, vendors, subcontractors, and project management personnel. Responsible for assigning crews and field supervision within their area of operations. Support foremen and superintendents in their areas and provide technical training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Planning
  • Support Project Manager (PM) and Project Superintendent with regards to the specific operations area
  • Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase
  • Along with the PM, plan the physical layout of the jobsite to use all available space effectively
  • Support superintendents in developing Work Plans for major components of work. Monitor adherence to Work Plans throughout execution of the work
  • Ensure labor and equipment are available as needed for the projects
• Cost Performance
  • Monitor weekly labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms
  • Use understanding of production rates to aid in review of bid estimates and project change orders
  • Encourage Foremen to develop innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their particular operation and to provide feedback and coaching on how the work is proceeding
• Scheduling
  • Assist in the development of baseline schedule for projects
  • Assist in selection of equipment for projects. Direct priority of operations, allocation of equipment and materials for foremen
  • Provide for a detailed construction plan for 3 weeks, and general plan for 3 months. Investigate reasons for delays in the construction schedule; adjusting craft leadership, crew sizes, equipment, etc. as necessary to ensure timely completion of the project
  • Coordinate all needs for major equipment and salaried personnel with the PM. Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner
• Quality Management
  • Inspect all field construction work performed by their assigned crews, and ensure that uniformly high-quality workmanship is maintained during each construction segment
  • Supervise or assign staff as appropriate to supervise all activities performed on the jobsite regardless of the day or time of performance of the work
  • Point out deficiencies promptly with responsible parties and follow up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected
• Safety
  • Support foremen and superintendents and inform them on topics for accident prevention, to enforce all safety regulations and company policies, and to be constantly alert to all safety conditions
  • Administer the company’s Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies
• Technical
  • Provide technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems; investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; and work closely with designers, engineers, and consulting firms to resolve issues
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities (included are company policies and procedures dealing with employment, terminations, compensation, labor/management relations, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the construction industry
• Knowledge in HCSS Software
• Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety
• Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation infrastructure industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road has built landmark projects from Arizona to North Carolina, including complex urban highway interchanges, tollways, runways, port facilities, border crossings, automated people mover guide-ways and specialty bridges. Our customers rely on our expertise in construction management on conventionally bid projects and newer procurement methods, including design-build, construction manager at-risk and construction management/general contracting.

It is the policy of Austin Bridge & Road, L.P. to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regards to their race, religion, sex, color or national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics or status. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

No agency inquiries please.

Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, become the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.