Projects Controls Specialist II - Field Systems

Granite Construction•Washington, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining the overall Timecard, Job Cost, and Project Management systems in conformance with established policies, procedures, & standards to manage effectively and proactively, control, and report on cost and schedule for concurrent projects throughout Granite and its subsidiaries. This position may work from various Granite office locations on the west coast. Granite 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. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

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, SharePoint, Power BI, etc.)
Ability to learn new software quickly
Ability to manage web-based construction field systems
Ability to work in a high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Basic knowledge of construction industry
Good written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information
Ability to manage multiple priorities with close attention to detail
Initiative-taker; 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

HeavyJob, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and JD Edwards (Enterprise One) experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administer and manage essential project data system configuration from project startup to closeout, to maintain accurate cost history and reporting for self-performed construction operations
Maintain and provide functional documentation and support management for the implementation and maintenance of field system control processes
Analyze and maintain project document and data management systems 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 perform non-technical quality checks on system administration, control processes, and system documentation to ensure accuracy of data
Integrate cost, document, and schedule data and reporting with the company’s accounting and management information systems to facilitate meeting company’s performance and financial goals
Identify and track project management data using standard systems to provide visibility to cost and schedule changes
Develop and maintain process manual (containing Standard Operating Procedures and Process Narratives) to ensure consistent tracking of all in-process projects
Perform internal communication and training with all levels of users across the company to support field operations

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, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately