Area Manager, Construction Materials

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Area Manager, Construction Materials

Phoenix, Arizona

If you're energized by building winning teams, driving results, developing future leaders, and creating lasting customer relationships, we'd like to talk with you.

Lead a Business. Build a Team. Shape a Market.

At Suncore, we're not looking for someone to simply oversee operations - we're looking for a leader who wants to build something bigger.

As our Area Manager of Construction Materials , you'll have the opportunity to lead one of our most important growth markets, driving the safety, profitability, customer relationships, and long-term success of multiple operations throughout Arizona.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Business Leadership

• Lead operations across multiple plants and facilities throughout the assigned region.
• Drive strategic initiatives that improve profitability, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and market growth.
• Develop annual business plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage resources to maximize operational performance and return on assets.

Financial Performance

• Own area profitability and financial results.
• Monitor revenue, margins, production costs, and key performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost optimization.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute growth strategies.

Team Development

• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain exceptional employees and future leaders.
• Support Plant Managers and Sales Representatives in achieving operational and sales objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure employees maintain required training, certifications, and professional development.

Customer & Market Growth

• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and industry partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence.
• Support major contract pursuits and strategic customer initiatives.
• Represent Suncore as a trusted partner in the marketplace.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a world-class safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws.
• Promote operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety and integrity.

What We're Looking For

Our preferred candidate is a current Area Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Market Manager, or senior leader within construction materials, aggregates, ready-mix, asphalt, mining, or heavy civil construction, but we are able to train for the right candidate.

Successful candidates typically bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction materials, heavy civil construction, aggregates, ready-mix, or related industries
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets and profitability
• Proven success leading large teams and developing future leaders
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT requirements
• Experience with HCSS, HeavyBid, BCMI, or similar construction management systems

Benefits

At Suncore, we invest in our people because they are our greatest asset.

Our industry-leading benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Generous HSA contributions
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Profit sharing
• Paid parental leave
• Mental health and wellness resources
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Weekly pay
• Professional development opportunities

To learn more about Suncore, click here.

**Current employees must notify supervisor of application**

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.