CalPortland

Project Manager

CalPortland San Jose, California, United States · $95K–$109K/yr

Wholesale Building Materials · 1,001-5,000 employees

Aug 14
project-manager Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
Log in to apply, save this posting, or score it against your profile with AI.

About the role

The Project Manager assists the Quality Control Manager by planning and executing critical projects while ensuring raw materials meet specifications. They provide technical support, manage project schedules, and oversee field technicians to optimize mix performance.

What they look for

Quality control Project management Technical support Safety oversight Environmental oversight Data analysis Problem-solving Microsoft Office Suite Communication Scheduling Laboratory equipment maintenance Construction materials knowledge Relationship building Time management

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-5 years of ready-mix construction experience and a high school diploma or GED. The role requires a valid driver's license, the ability to work varying shifts including nights, and ACI certifications.

Benefits

Medical plan Dental plan Vision plan Life insurance Disability coverage Employee assistance program Retirement program

Full description

Job Summary

The Project Manager for Operations is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Manager by reviewing project specifications and ensuring critical projects are successfully planned and executed. This individual will inspect raw materials to ensure project specifications are met.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Salary Range $95,000 - $109,000 DOE

Responsibilities

  • Managing an assigned geographical sales area for Central Concrete Supply
  • Review project specifications and manage mix submittals / revisions
  • Coordinating and attending pre-construction meetings
  • Provide job-site service and first-line technical support including quality control, safety, and environmental oversight
  • Training and ongoing guidance of field technicians
  • Coordinate work with other regional management personnel (i.e. Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Dispatch) in order to better serve the customer
  • Manage key project elements, including correspondence, schedules, specifications, testing and statistical analysis of service and product performance
  • Prepare and analyze reports (i.e. compressive strength, gradations, etc.) to determine how to optimize mix performance
  • Handle and provide solutions for project problems and complaints
  • Maintain equipment and calibrations for laboratory and field equipment
  • Obtain and maintain all necessary ACI certifications

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of ready-mix experience, preferably in a construction materials environment
  • Good attendance and punctuality are a must
  • Ability to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times; night work will be required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships
  • Ability to multi-task; adept at quick problem-solving
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Current valid driver’s license and insurable under CalPortland vehicle insurance
  • Safe driving record (must provide a 39-month Motor Vehicle Report/DMV H-6 printout)
  • Physical Requirements: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, frequent lifting of extension chutes (up to 50 pounds), stretching, and driving/sitting
  • Uses radio to communicate with company personnel
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions (may be exposed to extremes of hot and/or cold)
  • Subject to the CalPortland Drug and Alcohol Program

Preferred: Experience in a vertically integrated construction materials organization

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Similar roles