Management Associate – Asphalt & Paving Operations

Job Description

Management Associate – Project Manager | Martin Marietta

The Tone:
This is an entry-level, full-time role within Martin Marietta’s Asphalt & Paving division. Martin Marietta is a leading supplier of building materials, including aggregates and asphalt products, crucial for infrastructure development. This Management Associate position is part of an 18 to 24-month Rotational Development Program designed to immerse individuals in all aspects of asphalt production, project management, and operational leadership. The role is vital for developing future leaders who will ensure successful project execution, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality standards across our paving and production operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person at Martin Marietta’s Asphalt & Paving division locations
• Pay: $65000 yearly
• Team: Reports to experienced Production Leaders
• Mission: Learn the asphalt production and paving business to successfully manage projects and operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Tech Stack: Estimating software, project management systems, MS Word, MS Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Estimation: Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates for asphalt paving, grading, and roadway construction projects, reviewing plans and specifications, and supporting competitive bid proposal submissions.
• Operations: Gain working knowledge of asphalt plant production and paving operations, support project startup activities, and monitor daily paving to ensure productivity, quality, and safety.
• Project Management: Track project budgets, labor productivity, equipment costs, and material consumption, monitoring actual performance against estimates and identifying variances for corrective action.
• Compliance: Promote and support Martin Marietta’s commitment to safety, ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Participate in project meetings with internal stakeholders, customers, contractors, and government agencies, and collaborate with quality control personnel to ensure products meet specifications.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management; Entry-level position.
• Experience: No prior work experience is required.
• Skills: Effective communicator (written & spoken), Proficient Computer skills (MS Word & Excel), Time management.
• Bonus: 6 months – 1 year of industry related internships or a combination of internships and work experience in Asphalt & Paving; Familiarity with Asphalt & Paving industry; Familiarity with estimating software and project management systems; OSHA compliance and regulations; Valid Driver’s License.