What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Colas?
Exclusive Paving is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. At Exclusive Paving, our unique combination of local leadership and teamwork has proven to be a powerful tool with which to do business. By providing unparalleled customer satisfaction, superior service, and the highest quality products, Exclusive Paving remains committed to achieving the ultimate goal of being a leader in the construction industry. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Mission
Direct the day-to-day operations of Exclusive Paving and University Redi-Mix, a vertically integrated region of Colaska, and set the vision, strategy, and objectives of the organization. Formulate plans and policies and allocate resources to achieve these objectives. Ensure maximum operating results while maintaining quality and safety.
Main Responsibilities
- Implement corporate policies, procedures, and organizational structure for Exclusive Paving and University Redi-Mix within the framework of corporate policy
- To set and ensure the region's short and long-term goals align with the company’s overall objectives.
- Organize, manage, and oversee all tasks in the work unit through leaders ensuring a smooth operation.
- Coordinate and consult with professional staff to resolve operating problems and difficulties
- Authorize department operational procedures within the corporate framework
- Approves policies, and plans to ensure objectives are met
- Develop budgets and forecasts for the region along with the Controller, manage profitability
- Drive the region’s safety and quality programs, oversee permitting and environmental requirements and regulations
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment to enhance productivity and morale
Required Skills
- Top candidates will have a bachelor's degree in construction management or related business or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in the management of construction and construction materials (aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix) segments
- Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills are a necessity
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven strategic management skills, confident decision-making
- Operating knowledge and experience in construction, plant/dredge components, and environmental compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in safety, quality, and driving financial success
WORKPLACE VALUES REQUIREMENT:
- Always Comply and abide by Colaska Company’s Code of Ethics during employment with the Company
- Align your vision with the larger goals of the Company, and become a guardian of the Company’s Core Values
- Use continuous improvement as a tool to improve process, performance, safety, and quality, including looking for ways to eliminate waste
- Work as a Team to make things happen
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
