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General Summary
This position is responsible for providing region wide support and guidance to proposal and project teams in all phases of the planning, development, submission, management, updating and analysis of CPM Schedules to insure conformance with company standard practices & project specifications.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Assist and support in:
Proposals and Bids • Review project specific scheduling requirements and provide guidance to teams • Technical proposal writing for scheduling subject matter • Design and development of the proposal/bid CPM Schedule
New Projects • Design and development of the project schedule • Subcontractor / vendor schedule guidance • Setup of Monthly Updating and Reporting procedures
Existing Projects • Provide Monthly Update support and guidance • Recognition and analysis of project impacts and delays • Provide support to project scheduling engineers • Development and maintenance of Project Controls procedures and Primavera P3/P6 desktop procedures
Scheduling Procedures and Software • Development of scheduling standards and procedures • Development and implementation of P6 Web tool
Provide software tool training
Education
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management or equivalent combination of training and experience
Work Experience
8+ years work experience in project level planning and scheduling
Experience in performing/monitoring and reviewing/planning scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis
Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to planning and scheduling problems
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Thorough knowledge of planning and scheduling for heavy civil projects
Knowledge/experience in heavy civil construction means and methods
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and Primavera (P3/P6)
Proven experience with cost and schedule databases
Exceptional problem solving skills with consistent follow through
Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a close attention to detail
Self-starter; able to seek out resources and structure own workflow
Strong consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, staff and external customers
Physical Demands
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 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
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
Extensive travel is expected (30-40%)
Short term on-site project assignments as necessary
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from 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. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$90,999.00 - $136,500.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
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 Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please clickhere.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
