Asphalt Group Manager

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Asphalt Group Manager

AMAT

Hammond, Louisiana, United States

Job ID: 525642

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.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

50% Financial

• Responsible for the overall profitability of the group.
• Develop, direct and manage short- and long-term group plans consistent with overall company objectives for profit and growth.
• Accountable for developing and managing yearly group budget plans each year.
• Participate in Leadership Council meetings conducted every other month.
• Lead group bid reviews.
• Delegate project and bid responsibilities to direct reports. Will be responsible for bidding and managing projects when directed by Supervisor.
• Responsible for the collection of group revenue receivables.
• Maintain acceptable business relationships with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, etc.

15% Human Resources

• Maintain proper staffing levels in the group to meet project commitments.
• Handle personnel issues in a timely, consistent manner in accordance with company standards.
• Collaborate with company HR on all Human Resources issues.
• Mentor and develop direct employees in their roles.
• Ensure that direct employees are doing the same.

15% Safety

• Ensure and audit safety policies and procedures are being conducted adequately in the group managed.
• Establish group internal safety goals for the year and track goals accordingly throughout the year.
• Ensure and participate in Learning Events if an incident in the group is deemed necessary.
• Administer discipline in a consistent manner in accordance with company policies.

15% Quality

• Ensure and audit that the quality of the group meets or exceeds both internal and external standards.

• Establish group internal quality goals for the year and track goals accordingly.

• Ensure and participate in Learning Events if a quality incident in the group is deemed necessary.

• Administer discipline in a consistent manner in accordance with company policies.

5% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma

Required Experience:

• Five (5) years experience as an Estimator, Project Manager, or equivalent experience with demonstrated ability to lead others.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Advanced: -

• Written and oral communication skills
• -Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• -Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
• -Ability to work under pressure
• -Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Proficient:

• -Organizational & time management skills
• -Working knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar field

Preferred Experience:

• Seven (7) years of experience as an Estimator, Project Manager or equivalent experience with demonstrated ability to lead others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Three (3) years of demonstrated Management of People and Financial Accountability

Physical and Mental Demands

The following applies to all full-time positions within Barriere Construction Company A CRH Company.

• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours a week, which may include nights and weekends
• Ability to view a computer screen for long periods of time
• Ability to function in a high-pressure, stressful environment and meet stringent deadlines
• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment
• Ability to travel as required and work at different locations as required
• Ability to read, write and speak English at a level equal to or greater than the national standards

What CRH Offers You

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

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 a large international organization.

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Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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.

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Posting Start Date: 6/17/26

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