Director of Ready Mix - Heavy Civil Construction
Company: Kimmel and Associates
Location: Waco
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
About the Company The company is one of the largest construction
materials producers/contractors in the country. They believe their
team members are the key to their success, and are committed to
giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs
productively and safely each day. About the Position The Director
of Ready Mix is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing
regional ready mix operations, ensuring both operational and
commercial excellence. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice
President, this individual will lead efforts in planning,
budgeting, forecasting, and developing performance metrics (KPIs)
to drive efficiency and profitability across multiple sites. In
this highly visible position, the Director will play a pivotal role
in business development, vendor management, employee engagement,
and alignment with corporate safety, environmental, and HR
initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep
industry knowledge, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion
for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Lead the
development and coordination of regional operational and commercial
plans for ready mix operations. Implement, track, and manage KPIs
for ready mix sales and operations to ensure alignment with
corporate goals. Support safety initiatives and promote a strong
safety culture in collaboration with regional leadership. Drive
customer focus, quality assurance, and margin growth through
pricing strategy and service delivery. Establish and maintain
relationships with key vendors to ensure consistency and alignment
across the region. Inspire and mentor teams to foster a
high-performance, employee-focused work culture. Travel as needed
across regional operations on short notice and for extended
periods. Serve as a company ambassador within the community and
support broader regional and corporate initiatives. Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering , or a related
field. Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible management
experience in the construction materials industry. Direct
experience managing ready mix concrete operations . Strong
proficiency in industry-relevant software and computer systems .
Excellent verbal and written communication skills , including the
ability to make compelling presentations. Advanced degree in
Construction, Engineering , or related field. 10 years of
experience in construction materials operations. Benefits
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based bonus opportunities Comprehensive health, dental,
and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off
(PTO) and company-recognized holidays Opportunities for
professional development and advancement
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