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Gravel & Sand Plant Manager / Mine Site Manager
Location: Brighton, CO – 80645
Compensation: $105,000 – $125,000
Role Overview
The Gravel & Sand Plant Manager / Mine Site Manager is a full-time, onsite leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations across a large-scale reservoir sediment removal, excavation, and material processing project that has evolved into a regulated mining operation.
This individual will lead all field operations involving dredging, excavation, hauling, material processing, and aggregate production, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of sand, gravel, and related materials.
The role requires strong operational leadership and deep expertise in mining and aggregate processes, including crushing, screening, dewatering, and bulk material handling systems. This leader will bring structure, accountability, and operational discipline to a complex, multi-crew environment while aligning execution with regulatory requirements, equipment reliability, workforce performance, and production goals.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead day-to-day site operations across dredging, excavation, processing, hauling, and logistics
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Coordinate and manage multiple field crews, including dredge operations, heavy equipment teams, and maintenance personnel
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Establish centralized decision-making and accountability across all site functions
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Develop and execute project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and production targets
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Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local mining regulations, environmental standards, and safety requirements
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Drive operational efficiency by stabilizing workflows and reducing reactive, unplanned work
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Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and consultants to align technical plans with field execution
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Monitor equipment performance and support strategies to improve reliability and uptime
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Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruption
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Conduct regular site inspections to ensure adherence to safety protocols and operational standards
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Produce accurate reporting on production, performance, risks, and compliance status
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Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including leadership, regulatory agencies, vendors, and contractors
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Implement structure, accountability, and performance management across all field teams
Leadership Scope
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Direct oversight of multiple crews supporting:
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Dredging operations
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Heavy equipment and excavation
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Material processing and hauling
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Indirect coordination with:
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Engineers (permitting, systems, and technical)
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Contractors and vendors
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Compliance and regulatory stakeholders
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Why This Role is Open
This is a newly created position driven by the evolution of the project from a sediment removal initiative into a formal, regulated mining and material processing operation.
The role is critical to unifying operations, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent compliance and production performance across the site.
Current Operating Environment
The site is currently supported by engineering resources in an interim structure:
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An on-site engineer focused on permitting and regulatory compliance
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A technical engineering resource supporting equipment and processing systems
This role will assume full operational leadership and align these resources into a cohesive execution plan.
Qualifications
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Minimum 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in mining, aggregates, heavy civil construction, or large-scale material handling operations
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Prior Plant Manager experience in sand and gravel or aggregate operations required
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Strong knowledge of mining processes including excavation, dredging, crushing, screening, dewatering, and hauling
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Experience managing operations in regulated mining environments with permitting and compliance responsibilities
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Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent field experience)
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Proven ability to lead crews, contractors, and cross-functional teams in active, high-volume operations
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Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
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Experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management
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Proficiency with project management and operational reporting tools
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Hands-on, proactive problem-solving approach with strong decision-making capability
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, field-based environments
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Background in sand and gravel mining or aggregate production environments
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Strong field leadership experience with a focus on execution and accountability
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Demonstrated success improving performance in complex or under-structured operations
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Experience working in compliance-driven environments with strict regulatory requirements
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Ability to bring structure and discipline to evolving or reactive operations
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Comfortable making decisions and driving alignment across technical and operational teams
Future Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to expand into additional large-scale reservoir and material processing projects, supporting the growth of similar operations in the region.
Benefits
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
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Short-Term Disability (STD)
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Long-Term Disability (LTD)
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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401(k) with employer match (up to 6%, eligibility after 60 days)