Engineering Project Manager

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do: Engineer the Future with Us

Lead the Charge: Spearhead engineering and construction projects from initial vision to successful completion. You'll identify opportunities, devise innovative solutions, develop detailed plans (including budgets and timelines), and expertly manage construction. Take ownership of project costs, keeping them on track and making strategic adjustments as needed. You'll also be the point person for vendor and supplier contracts, ensuring clear communication and on-time delivery.

Visualize and Create: Leverage CAD software to bring designs to life, producing crucial drawings. Collaborate with internal and external design experts to develop comprehensive plans.

Ensure Excellence: Provide on-the-ground supervision and meticulous inspection for construction projects. Conduct thorough post-project reviews to measure success, identify areas for improvement, and analyze the return on investment.

Craft Winning Bids: Develop bid packages for construction projects and skillfully manage the resulting contracts.

Communicate with Impact: Keep stakeholders informed with regular, insightful updates on project strategy, adaptations, and progress.

Be Our Ambassador: Represent Vulcan Materials Company with professionalism and expertise at industry events, with government officials, and public organizations.

Embrace the Challenge: Take on additional responsibilities as needed, contributing your diverse skills to our dynamic team.

Skills you'll need:

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  • Education. Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience. We're looking for an Engineering Project Manager with at least 8 years of experience in project management, ideally within heavy industrial or mining settings. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in project management and engineering software, methodologies, and best practices, with a proven track record of successfully managing projects from start to finish, adhering to scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Leadership Skills. Demonstrates strong decision-making skills and fosters collaboration across all company functions to achieve Vulcan's objectives, vision, mission, and values. Empowers team members by entrusting them with their responsibilities and ensuring accountability. Proactively seeks novel and creative solutions to overcome challenges..
  • Organizational Skills. Skilled at defining and prioritizing short-term objectives and deliverables to effectively support the achievement of overarching strategic goals.
  • Problem Solving. Demonstrates creative and effective problem-solving abilities. Pays close attention to detail and consistently follows through on commitments, addressing issues promptly. Adapts skillfully and quickly to new situations. Proactively seeks to understand problems thoroughly by asking insightful questions to identify root causes..
  • Analytical Skills. Validates assumptions or interpretations through verification with reliable sources, direct observation, and data collection.
  • Computer Skills. Proficiency in spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite is essential. Drawing and design skills are also necessary, with a preference for AutoCAD expertise.
  • Interpersonal Communication. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates exceptional resourcefulness. Communicates with clarity and actively listens in an open, honest, and reliable manner..
  • High Integrity. Upholds the highest ethical standards by demonstrating unwavering integrity and honesty in all business dealings. Actively promotes company policies, fosters a culture of accountability for oneself and others, and consistently honors promises and commitments. Values personal integrity and mutual respect. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.
  • Safety-Oriented. Foster a strong safety culture in all endeavors and consistently champion the highest standards for the well-being of people and the preservation of the environment.
  
  
  
  

What You'll Like About Us:

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Safe. The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts our daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $140,000 to $160,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.