Project Manager III

Granite Construction

The Role

Overview

Oversee large heavy‑civil construction projects, manage staff, budgets, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

  • budget coordination
  • financial forecasting
  • construction reporting
  • job controls
  • bid review
  • resource management

Tasks

-Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget. -Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met. -Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base. -Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Construction Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner. -Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance. -Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule. -Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule. -Coordinate with large project sponsor, manager of construction and project team to develop comprehensive plan for project start up and successful kick-off. -Coordinate efforts with estimators, large project sponsor, and manager of construction to manage resources to meet project schedule. -Manage a staff of up to 10 full-time employees including hiring, firing, and completing performance reviews. -Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. -Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to ensure accurate and consistent bid to build process. -Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.

Requirements

  • bs civil
  • 10+ yrs
  • paving
  • design-build
  • leadership
  • superintendent

What You Bring

-Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis. -Minimum of five (5) years experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments. -Excellent leadership skills. -Maintain ability to work in high production environment. -Minimum of ten (10) year’s progressive project experience in heavy civil environments. -Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices. -Experience as a Large Projects Superintendent preferred. -Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills. -Experience in Design-build projects preferred. -BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction. -Demonstrated decision-making skills. -Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.

The Company

About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Industrial

Federal Contracting

Aggregates

Asphalt

Asphalt Paving

Utility-Scale Solar

Water Infrastructure

Mineral Exploration

Earthwork

Locks

Dams

Levees

Waterway Protection

Tactical and Military Facilities

Airfield Runway Paving