Assistant Project Manager

Building 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 SummaryThis position assists in the direction, completion, and financial outcome of water resources projects. Responsibilities include managing projects from start to finish, covering financial and safety performance, and overseeing overall project execution for water well projects (we provide training!).Essential Job AccountabilitiesPerform accurate project revenue and cost forecasting to support the achievement of corporate profitability goals.Partner with Estimating and Project Controls to establish and manage project budgets.Coordinate with Business Development and Operations to effectively allocate resources and maintain project schedules.Participate in bid reviews and bid closings to ensure accuracy, evaluate project feasibility, and support development of bid schedules.Foster a collaborative environment that enables effective communication between Superintendents and Area Managers to drive safe, efficient, and profitable project execution.Maintain proper job controls, including monitoring quantities, costs, revenue, and schedule performance.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to support long-term client partnerships.Ensure timely and accurate project reporting to drive performance tracking and continuous improvement.Manage projects to meet or exceed expected profitability margins.Comply with and actively support corporate safety initiatives to maintain a safe work environment.EducationBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience ( Construction management, project management, Civil Engineering, etc.)Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of water well drilling or related industry practices is helpful, but we train.Ability to perform in a high-production, fast-paced environment.Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated leadership ability.Excellent communication and organizational skills.High level of accuracy and attention to detail.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.Regularly required to talk and hear.Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Work is performed in both office and field environments, including exposure to outdoor conditions and large construction equipment.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must maintain a strong safety focus at all times.#LI-JOYAdditional Requirements/SkillsAbility to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.A team player.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:$62,933.00 - $94,397.00Pay 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.For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.Notice to Staffing AgenciesGranite 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Granite Construction