Project Manager II

Company

• Granite is a company that builds. Building is fundamental to our character as a company. While building a financially sound company, thousands of people have built long and productive careers at Granite . At Granite , we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We build careers by encouraging creativity and providing opportunities for development.

Objective:

• To oversee day-to-day operations for heavy civil projects ranging in value from $15 million to $40+ million, ensuring that the project is completed safely, within schedule and within budget, in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate plans and supervise field staff, subcontractors and craft activities for the entire project.
• Maintain liaison with other department managers to insure all required materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule.
• Track all job costs and monthly forecasts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review and execute contract change orders
• Ensure accurate and timely billing to owner.
• Interact with owners and Company to ensure issues are addressed.
• Oversee job scheduling.
• Communicate with field managers to ensure efficient and productive work in a timely manner.
• Ensure that accurate records of significant activities or delays are documented.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Ensure safe work conditions
• Perform additional assignments as needed.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 15 years’ heavy civil construction experience and demonstrated experience as a project manager on large heavy/highway projects.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
• Thorough knowledge of heavy construction equipment.
• Demonstrated decision making skills.
• Ability to work in high production environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy at all times.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.

Education and Work Experience

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related degree.
• Minimum of ten (15) years progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Project Manager role with projects $20mm plus.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with estimating systems (HCSS) preferred. 
• Experience in Design-build projects preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices. Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
• Maintain ability to work in high production environment.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.
• Accuracy at all times.

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 Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.