Construction Projects Administrator

Company Background
Western Sand & Gravel, an affiliated NEBCO Company, mines aggregates along the Platte River near Ashland, Louisville, and Fremont, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate makes up 70 percent of the mines’ product. For more information, visit www.westernsand.com.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Understands and becomes familiar with MSHA regulations, manages MSHA safety plan, records, and submittals. 

Assists with developing safety policies and safety plans, coordinates development of policies and plans with supervisors and manager, oversees execution of program policies.

Conducts internal safety audits; inspects and monitors facilities and equipment for MSHA regulatory compliance, works with MSHA inspectors during inspections and audits at all Western Sand & Gravel plants; reviews citations with inspectors and staff.

Assists in accident investigation and reporting.

Assists in DOT compliance and record keeping.

Coordinates required permits and assures they are done according to standards or needs, develops schedules and processes for permit applications.

Works with contractors and engineers on coordination of designs and submittals to applicable agencies. 

Assures contract documents are reviewed and applied as needed, files and monitors permit documents.

Coordinates with various departments and companies to ensure all appropriate permits and regulations are followed.

Performs administrative tasks such as creating and managing documentation, recording and filing of production and plant gradation reports, answering phone calls, etc.

Travels to company work sites in company provided vehicle to perform duties and tasks.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management/engineering or related field; and 
• 2 years previous experience in construction, skilled trades, maintenance or related; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Certificates, Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License

Skills and Abilities

• Must have working knowledge of construction and building equipment.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, plants or other structures such as highways and roads. 
• Must have good troubleshooting skills and a high degree of attention to detail.  
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and accurately obtain necessary information from related source documents/data such as design plans and specifications, and other reference materials.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, evaluate resource documents, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are conditions of employment.