Job Details

Group Manager

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.

The Group Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the group that they oversee which includes safety, quality, human resources, and financial results. The Group Manager sits in our Hammond, LA office and will oversee our operations in Baton Rouge and Northshore Asphalt Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 50% Financial: Responsible for the overall profitability of the group. Develop, direct and manage short- and long-term group plans consistent with overall company objectives for profit and growth. Accountable for developing and managing yearly group budget plans each year. Participate in Leadership Council meetings conducted every other month. Lead group bid reviews. Delegate project and bid responsibilities to direct reports. Will be responsible for bidding and managing projects when directed by Supervisor. Responsible for the collection of group revenue receivables. Maintain acceptable business relationships with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, etc.
• 15% Human Resources: Maintain proper staffing levels in the group to meet project commitments. Handle personnel issues in a timely, consistent manner in accordance with company standards. Collaborate with company HR on all Human Resources issues. Mentor and develop direct employees in their roles. Ensure that direct employees are doing the same.
• 15% Safety: Ensure and audit safety policies and procedures are being conducted adequately in the group managed. Establish group internal safety goals for the year and track goals accordingly throughout the year. Ensure and participate in Learning Events if an incident in the group is deemed necessary. Administer discipline in a consistent manner in accordance with company policies.
• 15% Quality: Ensure and audit that the quality of the group meets or exceeds both internal and external standards. Establish group internal quality goals for the year and track goals accordingly. Ensure and participate in Learning Events if a quality incident in the group is deemed necessary. Administer discipline in a consistent manner in accordance with company policies.
• 5% Other duties as assigned