Construction Technology Specialist

Granite Construction Inc•Sparks, NV

46d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and managing onsite construction technology activities for area and regional operations to ensure operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Technology, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering required.
Minimum 2+ years of construction operations experience with a focus on field technology applications
Proficiency with all MS Office Products, AGTEK Take-off, HCSS, Heavy Bids, and Primavera Scheduling Software
Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, plus an understanding of materials, ESG, and other functional roles
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage projects through varied disciplines
Passion for technology and technology adoption
Valid driver's license
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 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Supports opportunities for innovation and technology adoption in the field to ensure operation goals are being achieved.
Align technology roadmaps in partnership with the Information Technology (IT) department and field operations to ensure the technology is functioning well.
Coordinate field-based technology capabilities across operations to ensure a valid understanding of our capabilities and processes.
Provide technical support and adoption of technology with construction and materials operations to ensure the project objectives are achieved.
Develop, implement, and administer engineering technology procedures and other work controlling documents to ensure clarification of process and best practices.
Train field in new technologies and assist with project proposals to ensure expediting owner acceptance and implementation.
Coordinate technology resource needs to ensure budgetary goals are met.
Implement best practices across field construction operations to improve Company performance.
Identify new technologies for evaluation by the Construction and Material teams to ensure the responsibilities are to present the justification for implementation from a financial, safety and quality perspective are met.

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.