Graduate Training Program - Summit Materials

Graduate Training Program

Location : Various Summit Material Companies

Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials a construction materials company leading the industry where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow.

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada.

At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values : Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity.

We’re passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit’s companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

Benefits

We care for you and your family : We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.

We prepare for the unexpected : We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.

We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond : Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development.

You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.

We embrace your well-being : We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We’re here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.

We support your personal goals : We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.

We give you time to recharge : We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.

Position Overview

The Operating Companies (OpCo) at Summit Materials is looking to offer a great development opportunity to high potential leaders who are passionate about the construction industry.

In this role you will gain an in-depth understanding of various areas of our operations, enabling an accelerated path in your career within Summit.

Our local Operating Companies will be able to provide local industry insight, share best practices, mentor and train you through day to day tasks including equipment operation and maintenance, QC / QA testing, and project management.

The Operating Companies are committed to ensuring customer loyalty, you’ll be able to see firsthand how these partnerships are formed, managed, and create our success in the field.

Within this position, you are also offered opportunities to develop leadership skills and see how Summit has gained success.

You will have opportunities to see multiple Operating Companies to gain additional knowledge through on site visits.

Company Overview

Summit Materials was formed in 2009 to acquire and grow heavy-side building materials companies in the aggregates, ready mixed concrete, cement, asphalt paving and construction industries.

By teaming up with established local businesses, the company is committed to creating value, providing access to growth capital, implementing best practices and offering a safe place to work while striving to exceed its environmental and social responsibilities.

We know that our people make the difference and that their passion and ability to be dedicated to our mission and have fun while doing it, is what creates our success.

Process

Your application will be reviewed by both OpCo leadership and Summit leadership. During the application it will be requested that you provide your input on which OpCo you would be most interested in working for.

If selected through the initial review process you will go through onsite and virtual interviews. If selected as a top candidate you will be provided an offer of employment with one of your top three OpCo’s.

All candidates will start their full-time employment as of June 2024.

Selection Track

Based on background, education, and experience, you will be assigned a track and will have opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge in one of these three lines of business.

Aggregate

Construction

Ready-Mix

Mine Planning

Estimating

Plant Operations

Materials Sales

Contracts

Logistics

Equipment

Project Management

Equipment

Mine Operations

Equipment

Requirements

Degree in Mining or Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent industry experienceIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Compensation Range : $70,000 - $80,000

$70,000 - $80,000

with Short Term Incentive Program Bonus eligibility

Build a lasting career with us. Apply now! Thank you for considering a career with Summit Materials.

At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities including our diverse internal community of teammates that makes us stronger.

No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are you belong.