Assistant Project Manager

Granite Construction•Memphis, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This 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!).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience (Construction management, project management, Civil Engineering, etc.)
Knowledge 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.
Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
A team player.

Responsibilities

Perform 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.