Corporate Equipment Manager
Subsidiary: Barrett Industries
HRI, Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. HRI engages in heavy civil construction projects in Pennsylvania, in addition to specific project work in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Since 1947, HRI has expanded to include paving, water, sewer, airport, highway, and bridge projects as well as asphalt plants and aggregate quarries. To learn more about HRI visit www.hriinc.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
HRI, Inc., and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
About the Company
HRI and IA Construction are seeking an experienced Corporate Equipment manager to oversee our plants and equipment in our Central/Western PA region.
Since its beginnings in 1924, IA Construction has maintained a commitment to excellence in all aspects of the road construction process. By emphasizing the importance of our employees and their safety, the leaders of IA have fostered a team-oriented organization that continually delivers quality and cost-effective solutions for the roads of tomorrow.
HRI is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water treatment plants, bridges, and paving. We have the resources, management, technology, and equipment to deliver quality projects on time.
We are also proud subsidiaries of Colas USA, committed to upholding the Business Principles of the Colas Group. These principles guide our actions and relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees, ensuring a foundation of trust and integrity in all our endeavors.
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Corporate Equipment Manager to help optimize the value and control the costs of the Company’s Plants and Equipment. This position reports directly to the Director of Plants and Equipment and will be based out of either our State College, PA or Franklin, PA office
Main Responsibilities
- Advise in purchase and maintenance of assets.
- Coordinate the maintenance teams within the company.
- Working with Managers, establish long-term needs for investment in Plants and Equipment.
- Evaluate whether to replace, repair, rent, divest equipment.
- Coordinate cost and completion of the renovation projects.
- Develop HRI’s image and promote innovations.
- Optimize the use and cost of energy used throughout the company.
- Lead all aspects of equipment and accounting and recordkeeping.
- Promote and organize training and communication throughout the company.
- Due diligence of assets involved with new acquisitions.
Education and Requirements
- B.S. or equivalent experience in mechanical, industrial or civil engineering strongly preferred.
- 8-10 yrs prior experience in manufacturing and construction equipment preferred.
- Ability to compile, process, and analyze large amounts of data and convert into information to help make business decisions.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Work with the utmost concern for safety for self and others.
- Management training or experience in asphalt, aggregate, terminal plants and/or road construction operations.
- Strong business and financial savvy.
- Strong digital literacy including excel, word, outlook, power point etc.
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Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: State College
