Regional Operations DirectorArcosa Aggregates Texas Region is seeking a Regional Operations Director. This position will provide strategic and operational leadership for open-pit sand and gravel mining operations across North, Central, and East Texas. The Director will be responsible for ensuring compliance with MSHA safety standards, delivering efficient and high-quality production, and driving business growth and profitability. The successful candidate will oversee a team including two Area Operations Managers and two Equipment Managers and will be accountable for performance across a geographically diverse region and large workforce.Day to Day ResponsibilitiesSafety LeadershipChampion a culture of safety excellence, ensuring all employees and operations comply with MSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.Promote proactive safety practices to achieve consistent, incident-free performance.Strategic and Operational LeadershipEstablish vision, direction, and strategies to achieve operational and business objectives.Align regional operations with overall corporate goals, ensuring efficiency, quality, and customer service standards are met.Identify and implement operational improvements to optimize production and reduce costs.Financial and Business ManagementManage operating and capital budgets and support forecasting activities.Monitor and interpret financial performance, ensuring profitability targets are achieved.Evaluate pricing, market conditions, and cost structures to support sustainable business growth.Customer and Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and community stakeholders.Represent the company in industry associations and community organizations to strengthen reputation and market presence.Talent and Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of operations and equipment managers.Ensure recruitment, training, and retention strategies are executed to provide optimal staffing and team performance.Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.Operational ExcellenceOversee production processes and equipment reliability across multiple mining sites.Ensure effective resource allocation, logistics, and maintenance practices to meet demand and support long-term growth.Drive performance measurement and accountability across all operations.About You:Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in the construction materials industry (aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, or related).Demonstrated success in leading large-scale operations, with experience managing 100+ employees across multiple sites or states.Strong operational and commercial understanding, with proven ability to balance production, sales, and customer service priorities.In-depth knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.Market pricing knowledge and cost-management expertise.Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational influence skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP or similar systems experience preferred.Mining experience in both wet (dredge) and dry (drill/blast/crushing) operations.Experience in sand, gravel, and hard rock mining environments.Familiarity with multiple product lines (aggregates, hot-mix asphalt, ready-mix concrete, road construction) strongly preferred.Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid vacation and sick time401k with Employer Match11 paid Company holidaysLife InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceTuition reimbursementHealth & Wellness ProgramsFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Discount ProgramsProfessional Training and Development ProgramsCareer Advancement Opportunities We like to promote from within!Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.