Job ID: 506045

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Position Summary

• Manage financial success of the business by reviewing financial status for areas of responsibility on a daily and monthly basis, assessing long-term profitability and monitoring cash flow/collections.
• Exceed our customers' expectations in the management of daily asphalt production and construction projects.
• Responsible for assisting in the external and internal sales market, including pricing structure and strategy.
• Oversight and responsibility of all estimating, contracting, constructing and HMA production.
• Develop relationships with major customers and vendors to maximize short and long-term goals and strategies.
• Collaborate and participate with other lines of business within the organization and industry partners to strategically grow the business in existing market.
• Provide proactive leadership to ensure the safety culture of the company continues to grow.
• Collaborates with the local Safety and Environmental Departments to maintain a safe working environment that complies with company standards, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop direct reports and others by participating in the talent management process (i.e. performance management, succession planning).
• Responsible for the planning and procurement of capital to ensure assets are maintained to meet market demands.
• Accountable for the proper repair and maintenance of equipment and plants to ensure they are in the best working order at all times.

• The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field needed (or equivalent in experience). Advanced degree preferred.
• Ten (10) plus years of asphalt production and construction, quality control and sales market management experience in a division, branch or operations leadership role.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to effectively multi task in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and facilitate cross functional teams.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and record of accomplishment. Success in leading & driving change in organizations and increasing profitability.
• Strong analytical, fact-based approach to support sound decision-making. Strategic minded with strong finance experience and skills.
• Demonstrated business acumen in asphalt construction and plant operations and Quality Control as it relates to sales, finance, or IT
• Entrepreneurial mind-set, and can think like a business owner
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables.
• Customer focused with attention to detail and capable of delivering accurate, quality results in a timely, consistent, and professional manner
• Strong organizational skills - can bring order and clarity to ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills including the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all levels of plant and corporate personnel
• Work well in a team and build relationships. Hands-on, collaborative approach
• High degree of drive, initiative, and motivation. Action oriented and results oriented
• Strong work ethic, willing to put in the time and energy required to drive performance
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written listening - at all levels in the organization
• Demonstrated success in coaching and developing others; share his/her knowledge
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage vision and purpose
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Excel

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