About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/d0e29635-8398-4120-8f48-9.png "></span> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job ID: 525642</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p> </p><div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Group Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the group that they oversee which includes safety, quality, human resources, and financial results. The Group Manager sits in our Hammond, LA office and will oversee our operations in Baton Rouge and Northshore Asphalt Operations.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Essential Duties:</em></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">50% Financial</span></div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Responsible for the overall profitability of the group.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop, direct and manage short- and long-term group plans consistent with overall company objectives for profit and growth.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Accountable for developing and managing yearly group budget plans each year.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in Leadership Council meetings conducted every other month.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead group bid reviews.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Delegate project and bid responsibilities to direct reports. Will be responsible for bidding and managing projects when directed by Supervisor.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Responsible for the collection of group revenue receivables.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain acceptable business relationships with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, etc.</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">15% Human Resources</span></div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain proper staffing levels in the group to meet project commitments.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Handle personnel issues in a timely, consistent manner in accordance with company standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with company HR on all Human Resources issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Mentor and develop direct employees in their roles.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure that direct employees are doing the same.</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">15% Safety</span></div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure and audit safety policies and procedures are being conducted adequately in the group managed.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Establish group internal safety goals for the year and track goals accordingly throughout the year.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure and participate in Learning Events if an incident in the group is deemed necessary.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Administer discipline in a consistent manner in accordance with company policies.</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">15% Quality</span></div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure and audit that the quality of the group meets or exceeds both internal and external standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Establish group internal quality goals for the year and track goals accordingly.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure and participate in Learning Events if a quality incident in the group is deemed necessary.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Administer discipline in a consistent manner in accordance with company policies.</span></div> <div> </div> </li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">5% Other duties as assigned</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Required Education:</em></span></div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High School Diploma</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Required Experience:</em></span></div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Five (5) years experience as an Estimator, Project Manager, or equivalent experience with demonstrated ability to lead others.</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:</em></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced: -</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">-Written and oral communication skills</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">--Problem analysis and problem-solving skills</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">--Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">--Ability to work under pressure</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">--Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficient:</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">--Organizational & time management skills</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">--Working knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Preferred Education:</em></span></div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar field</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Preferred Experience: </em></span></div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Seven (7) years of experience as an Estimator, Project Manager or equivalent experience with demonstrated ability to lead others.</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: </em></span></div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Three (3) years of demonstrated Management of People and Financial Accountability</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Physical and Mental Demands</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>The following applies to all full-time positions within Barriere Construction Company A CRH Company.</em></span></div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work in excess of 40 hours a week, which may include nights and weekends</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to view a computer screen for long periods of time</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to function in a high-pressure, stressful environment and meet stringent deadlines</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to travel as required and work at different locations as required</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to read, write and speak English at a level equal to or greater than the national standards</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>What CRH Offers You</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Highly competitive base pay</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Group retirement savings program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Health and wellness programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>About CRH</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 a large international organization.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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! </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">EOE/Vet/Disability </span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</span></p> </div> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.</span></p>