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General Summary

The District Resource Development Manager will be responsible for land and mineral resource identification, due diligence/property investigation, environmental assessment, contract negotiation, permitting, evaluating ownership structure, and identifying new materials resource opportunities (as well as the divestiture of assets) in Districts with more than $400 million in annual revenue to secure assets in support of our Materials growth strategy.

In addition to permitting new facilities, the role is responsible for revising and updating existing permits to ensure they maximize geological potential and economical value, and for evaluating reclamation plans and property holdings ensuring all options are carefully evaluated to optimize current and future value.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Resource Development:

Produce and manage the district’s annual resource development budgets and subsequent quarterly forecasts.Identify aggregate locations with vested rights or green field opportunities that support Granite’s market strategy.Lead the effort in perfecting our vested rights associated with all our active facilities within areas of responsibility.Ensure resource development projects are effectively executed.Prioritize and manage multiple projects based on long-term growth and reserve replacement objectives.Facilitate multidisciplinary teams including geologists, attorneys, real estate professionals, engineers, environmental professionals, and various consultants to secure aggregate reserves and to obtain permits and land use entitlements for future projects and plant operations.Consistently evaluate and modify our reclamation plans to ensure our end use is the highest and best value for the property.Ensure that reserve investigation and reporting activities are performed under the direction of Company’s Geologic Services Manager.Ensure all permits, leases, and other key documents are maintained in GRPS (Granite Real Property System).  Manage notification processes so appropriate managers are notified of significant dates related to our agreements.

Team Leadership:

Supervise, direct, and mentor the resource development project managers, and other direct reports.Partner with sales, operations, finance, environmental and other appropriate departments to prioritize development needs, projects, and other efforts required to meet company’s resource development objectives.Partner with the Director of Construction Materials Strategy/Markets to ensure all segment and district growth projects, as well as divestiture projects, are in alignment with overall materials strategy.

Coordination and Negotiation:

Communicate Pipeline of Resource and Geologic Projects including timelines, required resources, and expected costs in conjunction with the long-range CAPEX (Capital Expenditures) forecasts.Coordinate legal and conditional agreements with landowners and corporate stakeholders to ensure viability of purchase.Refine and execute entitlement, public relations plan and environmental review processes to advance Company’s “Social License to Operate”.Assist in market research and analysis efforts.Maintain and enhance Granite’s public perception through active community engagement and government outreach.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental, Engineering, Construction Management, Mining, Business, Marketing or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

15+ years experience in related field10+ years management experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven strategic, analytical, and financial skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality with owners and consultants.Ability to work in a high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment.Ability to work in a high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Sharepoint etc.)Advanced written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people, and projects.Excellent consultative and interpersonal skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, owners, and consultants.

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

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct.Approximately 30% travel may be required.NEPA (CEQA if in California) experience required.

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: 

$164,026.00 - $246,039.00

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.