General Manager

Job ID: 502544

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the
future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment,
and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of
quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete,
asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing
integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and
financial s

Position Overview

Lead and manage the operating company in all aspects of safety, strategy,
aggregate, asphalt, ready-mix and construction operations, sales,
financial accounting, equipment management and critical support functions.
Primary responsibilities include ensuring effective execution of company
operational performance and growth strategies. A successful General Manager
will foster and sustain a positive, effective, and efficient work
environment that is aligned with the purpose of our business which is to be
the preferred source for each of our stakeholders.

Salary Range: $175,500 to $190,000 per annum, depending on
experience. Incentive compensation, 25%.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate prior experience and/or the capability
to:

Successfully lead a vertically integrated business which may include Ready Mix
Concrete, aggregates, asphalt, and construction.
Drive commercial and operational performance improvements to meet or exceed
company goals.
Develop and achieve annual operating budgets. Develop and execute capital
expenditure plans.
Build effective teams and develop (direct reports) for future opportunities.
Lead team in personal performance management, training and development,
succession planning and effective recruiting, selection, hiring,
training, and retaining.
Develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives.
Collaborate with peers and provide leadership and support for national,
division and region performance committees and improvement initiatives.
Ensure the company is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws
concerning safety, environmental impact, health and welfare and accounting
regulations.
Conform to and maintain MSHA, OSHA, DOT and all other company or
government rules and regulations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and at least four
to five years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Experience in strategic planning and execution.
Demonstrated success in managing large groups of employees.
Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a
leader and a participant.
Ability to prepare annual budgets and work with and/or administer budget;
ability to answer questions and present financial data to Regional President
and others.
Demonstrate strong financial and safety performance.

Language/Communication Skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write correspondence precisely.
Ability to effectively present information in one on one and group situations
to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport,
listening, presenting, giving and receiving feedback.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and
volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and ge metry.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and
use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move from 10 to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this
job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of