Vice President, Aggregates

Are you a strategic executive ready to steer the future of a premier aggregates division?As the Vice President of Aggregates, you will partner directly with the CEO to shape the long-term vision, drive operational excellence, and fuel market expansion. This isn't just a role about oversight; it’s a high impact leadership opportunity where you will champion a multi-site operation, and direct a robust asset and reserves strategy.If you are a visionary leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, fostering a culture of safety, and delivering bottom line results, this position offers the autonomy and executive backing to leave a lasting legacy.PRINCIPAL DUTIES / KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYKey accountabilities, in order of priority, with ideal time allocations:Division Leadership & Operations (30%) — Leads and oversees production, marketing, sales, and other key business functions to ensure achievement of division goals and objectives.Financial Management (15%) — Leads budgeting and financial planning to ensure the division meets revenue and profitability targets.Growth & Reserve Strategy (10%) — Leads M&A evaluation and recommendations; leads long-term aggregate reserve strategy.Risk Management (10%) — Identifies and mitigates risk to remove barriers to operations and strategic direction.External Relations (15%) — Serves as the face of the division with customers, vendors, regulators, and the public.Note: 20% of time is reserved for ancillary responsibilities, interruptions, and unplanned activities. This is a living document, reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the role and needs of the organization.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESGrouped under the corresponding principal duty above. Other responsibilities may be assigned.Strategy & Team LeadershipCollaborates with the CEO and Ownership on long-term strategy, including reserves and division direction; translates strategy into goals, budgets, and action plans.Leads, manages, and develops direct reports — recruiting, performance management, and succession.Maintains a positive, safe, and productive culture aligned with company values; ensures teams have the resources, tools, and training to work safely and effectively.Financial ManagementCollaborates with Finance to build, manage, and report on budgets; tracks financial performance against targets and adjusts as needed; reports results to the CEO and board.Makes cost control, capital expenditure, and resource allocation decisions.Operations & EfficiencyManages operational workflows, supply chain, sales cycle, and customer service, and ensures division infrastructure, technology, and logistics support operational objectives.Identifies and drives process improvements and cost reductions, ensuring efficient resource allocation and removing operational bottlenecks.Collaborate with Operations Managers and Engineers.Collaborate with the Sales Manager on quotes, product availability, pricing, and sales strategy.Monitors industry trends, competitor activity, and market conditions, adapting strategy as needed.Growth & Reserve StrategyIdentifies and evaluates new business opportunities, property acquisitions, and M&A targets, including pro forma modeling and recommendations.Risk & ComplianceEnsures compliance with mining, permitting, and safety regulations; identifies operational, legal, and market risks; develops contingency plans for economic downturn, production failures, and critical quality issues.External RelationsActs as company spokesperson in public-facing, community, and association settings.Build and maintain relationships with major customers, vendors, and business partners; meet regularly to discuss ongoing collaboration and new opportunities; gather customer feedback to improve offerings and ensure expectations are met.PERFORMANCE FACTORSCore abilities that translate into desired on-the-job behaviors:Personal Accountability — Owns outcomes of personal decisions; avoids unnecessary blame; applies lessons learned to future success.Resiliency — Persists through difficulty; handles criticism objectively; recovers quickly from setbacks.Problem Solving Ability — Uses logic and systematic process to define, prioritize, and solve problems; evaluates solutions and selects the best one.Interpersonal Skills — Self-aware, respectful, and attentive; communicates effectively across diverse audiences.Self-Management — Organized, efficient, and self-directed in pursuing objectives and meeting responsibilities.Leadership — Inspires with vision; builds trust through integrity; delegates appropriately; addresses performance issues promptly and fairly; adapts approach to the needs of others.QUALIFICATIONSEducation & ExperienceMinimum 7 years of equivalent aggregate industry experience.Experience with executive-level strategy, decision-making, and multi-disciplinary team leadership. Prior VP or President titles a plus.Prior M&A experience — evaluation, recommendation, and closing.Forward-thinking on technology adoption in aggregate operations and systems.Prior logistics experience preferred.Position SkillsStrong communication skills; comfortable working across all professional levels.Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.Solid understanding of finance, accounting, and budgeting.WORK ENVIRONMENTCorporate office environment. Some day-trip travel to satellite offices, project sites, and plant locations may be necessary. Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP #J-18808-Ljbffr Jurgensen Companies