Project Controls Specialist

Job TitleBuilding a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.General SummaryResponsible for maintaining the overall cost system in conformance with established policies, procedures, & standards to effectively and proactively manage, control, and report on cost and schedule for concurrent projects throughout Granite and its subsidiaries.Essential Job AccountabilitiesAdminister job master (via the Cost Accounting Portal Database), from project startup to closeout, to maintain accurate job history and reportsMaintain project cost codes in adherence with established standard cost code structures to facilitate proper tracking of project expensesAnalyze and enter project budgets, budget and contract change orders, and project forecasts to ensure accuracy and conformance to established project requirementsCollect critical job performance data (e.g., expended labor hours, installed asphalt volume, subcontract work installed, etc.) and track against budgeted metrics to enable early discovery of potential project lossesReview and verify invoices, and supporting documents, from vendors and subcontractors to ensure accuracy (i.e., materials/labor was delivered to, or installed in, the job as required in the vendor contract)Integrate cost and schedule data and reporting with the company's accounting and management information systems to facilitate meeting company's performance and financial goalsIdentify and track all changes, or potential changes, to the project scope to provide Project Management (and the Client) visibility subsequent cost and schedule changesProvide support for monthly and quarterly large project forecasting to ensure accuracy of quarterly financial forecastingDevelop and maintain process manual (containing Standard Operating Procedures and Process Narratives) to ensure consistent tracking of all in-process projectsAdminister Project Cash Flow, Cost Summary and Key Performance Indicators reports to distribute to Project Managers and Project Controls EngineersEducationBachelor's degree in Business (or comparable discipline) or equivalent combination of training and experienceWork Experience5 to 10 years' experience in a related positionKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and AccessJD Edwards and One World experience preferredBasic knowledge of construction industryGood written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate informationAbility to manage multiple priorities with a close attention to detailSelf-starter; able to seek out resources and structure own workflowAbility to work well with all levels of staff, as well as external customersPhysical DemandsThe 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 10 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/SkillsComply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environmentAbility and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basisValid driver's license and ability to drive for extended periods of timeSome travel requiredOur 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:$101,370.00 - $152,054.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite 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 is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.