Aggregates Project Manager

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations across the United States and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

We are seeking a results-driven Aggregates Project Manager to support our South Texas Aggregates Operations. This role is responsible for leading capital projects, operational improvement initiatives, and short-term mine planning activities across multiple aggregate production sites. The successful candidate will drive project execution from concept through commissioning while supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable operations that align with business objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead capital projects and operational improvement initiatives from planning through execution while achieving safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Develop and manage short-term mine plans to support production targets, reserve utilization, equipment deployment, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with plant, quarry, maintenance, environmental, and engineering teams to align project priorities with operational needs.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, business cases, schedules, and resource plans for capital investments and operational improvements.
• Manage contractors, consultants, vendors, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution and compliance with company standards.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks and expenditures, and provide regular updates to operational and company leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and project commissioning activities to enhance safety, reliability, productivity, and overall operational performance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management , or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in aggregates, mining, heavy construction, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Working knowledge of aggregate mining operations, quarry development, and short-term mine planning principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing safety, budget, schedule, quality, and operational objectives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.

Critical Experience

• Managing capital projects, engineering projects, plant upgrades, or operational improvement initiatives in aggregates, mining, cement, heavy industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• Developing and executing short-term mining plans to support production requirements and optimize reserve utilization.
• Managing project budgets, cost controls, schedules, contractor performance, and project-related risks.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, engineering, environmental, and safety personnel.
• Leading equipment installations, plant modifications, process improvements, and infrastructure projects.
• Successfully delivering projects that improve safety performance, production capabilities, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Critical Skills

• Project management expertise, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and construction oversight.
• Knowledge of short-term mine planning, quarry development, and aggregates operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, mine plans, technical specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling software, combined with a commitment to safety, quality, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in aggregate, mining, cement, or other heavy industrial operations.
• Knowledge of crushing, screening, conveying, and material handling systems.
• Experience managing capital projects exceeding $1 million.
• Experience with mine planning and design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, Surpac, Vulcan, or similar applications.

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently walk, stand, climb stairs, and navigate active quarry, plant, and construction environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around heavy mobile and stationary equipment.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain, elevated work areas, and active mining environments while adhering to all safety requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and safety footwear.

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a quarry, plant, and office environment with regular travel to South Texas operations and project sites.
• Frequent interaction with operations teams, contractors, vendors, engineering personnel, and leadership.
• Must be able to navigate active mining and industrial environments while adhering to all safety requirements.
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain as operational and project needs require.
• Occasional extended hours may be required to support project milestones, shutdowns, commissioning activities, and operational priorities.

Success in This Role

Success in this position will be measured by the ability to safely deliver capital projects on schedule and within budget, develop effective short-term mine plans that support operational objectives, improve plant and quarry performance, and build strong partnerships across the organization while contributing to the long-term growth of the South Texas Aggregates business.

What We Offer

• $110,000-$115,000 base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.