Job Description We are seeking a seasoned Project Director to lead our construction management team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of complex projects with revenue ranging from $50 million to $100 million in the Eastern Sierras region. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of experience in heavy civil environments, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality results. They will possess excellent leadership skills, with the ability to manage a staff of up to 10 full-time employees, including hiring, firing, and completing performance reviews. The successful candidate will also have strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate efforts with estimators, project controls group, and other stakeholders to establish budgets and manage resources. Responsibilities will include: • Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met. • Manage a staff of up to 10 full-time employees, including hiring, firing, and completing performance reviews. • Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget. • Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to ensure accurate and consistent bid to build process. • Coordinate efforts with area manager, construction manager, and project team to develop comprehensive plan for project start-up and successful kick-off. • Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Managers, Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents, and Construction Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner. • Ensure proper job controls, i.e., quantities, costs, revenue, and schedule. • Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base and to solidify and expand market share. • Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance. • Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins. • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have: • A BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction. • A minimum of ten years of project experience in heavy civil environments. • A minimum of five years of experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments. • Experience working independently in rural areas/isolated leadership roles. • 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. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.
See More Details >>We are seeking a seasoned leader to oversee the direction and completion of complex construction projects. Key Responsibilities • Determine project revenue and cost forecasts to ensure corporate profitability goals are met. • Manage a team of up to 10 full-time employees, including hiring, firing, and performance reviews. • Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish project budgets. • Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to ensure accurate and consistent bid-to-build process. • Coordinate efforts with estimators, project sponsors, and construction managers to manage resources and meet project schedules. • Participate in bid review and closing to ensure accuracy and evaluate project feasibility; work with the estimating team to develop bid schedules. • Develop comprehensive plans for project start-up and successful kick-off, coordinating with area managers, construction managers, and project teams. • Foster an environment for dynamic project communication between Project Managers, Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents, and Construction Managers to ensure efficient, profitable, and safe work. • Maintain proper job controls, including quantities, costs, revenue, and schedules. • Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders, providing exceptional customer service to build long-term partnerships and expand market share. • Ensure accurate construction reports for the job, enabling continuous improvement in performance. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience in heavy civil construction. • A minimum of 10 years' project experience in heavy civil environments. • A minimum of 5 years' experience in paving, dirt, and grading in private or public environments. • Experience working independently in rural areas or isolated leadership roles. Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of construction practices in paving, underground, concrete, and grading. • Understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues. • Able to work in high-production environments. • Strong decision-making skills. • Excellent leadership and supervisory communication and organizational skills. • Accuracy at all times. 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. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscious. Additional Requirements • Ability to abide by a strong code of conduct daily. • A team player.
See More Details >>Job Title: Senior Project Manager Key Responsibilities: • Create accurate financial forecasts to ensure corporate profitability goals are met. • Oversee a team of up to 10 employees, including hiring, firing, and performance reviews. • Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budgets. • Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to ensure accurate and consistent bid-to-build processes. • Manage resources to meet project schedules in collaboration with estimators, large project sponsors, and construction managers. • Participate in bid reviews and closures to ensure accuracy and evaluate project feasibility. • Develop comprehensive plans for project startups and successful kickoffs with the area manager, construction manager, and project team. • Foster dynamic project communication among Project Managers, Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents, and Construction Managers to ensure efficient, profitable, and safe work environments. • Maintain proper job controls, including quantities, costs, revenue, and schedules. • Establish and maintain relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders to provide customer service and develop long-term partnerships. • Ensure accurate construction reports for continuous improvement in performance. • Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins. • Comply with and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction. • Minimum of 10 years' project experience in heavy civil environments. • Minimum of 5 years' experience in paving, dirt, and grading in private or public environments. • Experience working independently in rural areas/isolated leadership roles. Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of construction practices, including paving, underground, concrete, and grading. • Understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues. • Able to work in high-production environments. • Demonstrated decision-making skills. • Excellent leadership and supervisory communication and organizational skills. • Accuracy at all times. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, and more. Salaried employees can choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, with 100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA). We provide a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
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