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General Summary

This position is responsible for oversight of approximately $40 million in capital projects including cost review and standardized project set up as well as estimating, designing, and building significant new construction materials facilities. This position will lead the teams responsible to plan and build plant capital projects across our Materials Segment in addition to providing assistance to advance the Operational Excellence initiative for the Materials Business

This position is responsible for oversight of approximately $40 million in capital projects including cost review and standardized project set up as well as estimating, designing, and building significant new construction materials facilities.  This position will lead the teams responsible to plan and build plant capital projects across our Materials Segment in addition to providing assistance to advance the Operational Excellence initiative for the Materials Business.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Establish consistent cost estimating, project scheduling, and capital project construction practices across the Materials Segment to ensure capital projects are delivered on time and within the budget constraints for the projects. Review all significant capital project cost estimates and create Self Constructed Asset (SCA) projects for approved cost estimates.  Ensure that appropriate forecasting, scheduling, and cost tracking takes place for SCA’s after setup. Responsible for project management, when projects are led by Operational Excellence team, to provide project estimates, resource requirements, detailed schedule, work plans, and overall construction management. Proactively manages project costs to meet budget and established timelines. Monitors progress and makes adjustments as needed. Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables. Provides field supervision/inspection services on construction projects. Performs post-project review to ensure key objectives, cost/performance improvements, and overall project objectives are achieved. Prepares bid packages for construction scope and equipment/materials procurement under the direction of the Operational Excellence and Equipment Manager.  Provides project updates on a regular frequency to various stakeholders about budget, strategy, adjustments, and progress. Works with the automation team to ensure projects include hardware and software consistent with automation goals including automated plant controls and data collection. Assist with standardization of plant controls across the materials business.  Provide schedule and cost perspectives relative to various plant control options for capital improvements. Work closely with other Optimization Engineers to identify processing bottlenecks and necessary adjustments related to productivity demands and changing field conditions. Act as a mentor and resource for young engineers to help in their development as future operations experts and leaders. Perform other duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent work experience preferred.

Work Experience

Minimum 10 to 15 years’ experience in a mining and material processing environment.Strong preference for 10+ years estimating and project management experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

General knowledge of the construction materials business.Knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt, mining, and Aggregate Plants.Must have demonstrated decision making skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work in high production environment.Advanced mechanical knowledge of construction material processing plants and heavy equipment.Must be able to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.Must have strong computer skills.Must have strong estimating and scheduling skills.Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.A team player.Valid driver’s license.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.  That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

 

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.  Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

 

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

 

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range: 

$112,580.00 - $168,869.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.  ​

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.