Project Controls Specialist

Granite Construction•Tamuning, GU

7d•$77,643 - $116,464

About The Position

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 Summary Responsible 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 Accountabilities Administer job master (via the Cost Accounting Portal Database), from project startup to closeout, to maintain accurate job history and reports Maintain project cost codes in adherence to established standard cost code structures to facilitate proper tracking of project expenses Analyze and enter project budgets, budget and contract change orders, and project forecasts to ensure accuracy and conformance to established project requirements Collect 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 losses Review 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 goals Assist Project Controls Engineer in identifying and tracking all changes, or potential changes, to the project scope to provide Project Management (and the Client) visibility subsequent cost and schedule changes Provide support for monthly and quarterly large project forecasting to ensure accuracy of quarterly financial forecasting Develop and maintain process manual (containing Standard Operating Procedures and Process Narratives) to ensure consistent tracking of all in-process projects Administer Project Cash Flow, Cost Summary and Key Performance Indicators reports to distribute to Project Managers and Project Controls Engineers

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business (or comparable discipline) or equivalent combination of training and experience
3 to 5 years’ experience in a related position
Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Access
Basic knowledge of construction industry
Good written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a close attention to detail
Self-starter; able to seek out resources and structure own workflow
Ability to work well with all levels of staff, as well as external customers
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
Some travel required

Nice To Haves

JD Edwards and One World experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administer job master (via the Cost Accounting Portal Database), from project startup to closeout, to maintain accurate job history and reports
Maintain project cost codes in adherence to established standard cost code structures to facilitate proper tracking of project expenses
Analyze and enter project budgets, budget and contract change orders, and project forecasts to ensure accuracy and conformance to established project requirements
Collect 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 losses
Review 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 goals
Assist Project Controls Engineer in identifying and tracking all changes, or potential changes, to the project scope to provide Project Management (and the Client) visibility subsequent cost and schedule changes
Provide support for monthly and quarterly large project forecasting to ensure accuracy of quarterly financial forecasting
Develop and maintain process manual (containing Standard Operating Procedures and Process Narratives) to ensure consistent tracking of all in-process projects
Administer Project Cash Flow, Cost Summary and Key Performance Indicators reports to distribute to Project Managers and Project Controls Engineers

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health
mental wellness
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately