United States Job Openings

Granite Construction Inc

Project Administrator II

Seattle

September 20, 2024

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General Summary

This project specific position is responsible for assisting and supporting onsite Project Managers, Estimating Teams and/or Project Engineers in performing multiple administrative functions to ensure efficient, cost effective and professional project operations. Position concludes at completion of project - anticipated 2.5 years.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Assist the project team with job startup tasks and attend pre-construction meeting to ensure job is started on time.
Create and maintain accurate files for all agreements to ensure proper documentation is readily available.
Prepare subcontract progress pay estimates and approve invoices for payment upon verification of proper insurance and executed agreement. Coordinate the release of progress pay estimates and retention payments to subcontractors.
Ensure subcontractor payments and owner billings are timely and i accordance with prompt payment statues.
Process and monitor owner required paperwork to ensure Granite and subcontractor compliance.
Prepare and update tracking logs for project team ensuring job progress is accurately measured.
Process accruals and journal entries to ensure job cost is reflected properly.
Assist the project team with documentation of the validation of DBE’s commercially useful function requirements, DBE payment certifications, and Granite’s good faith efforts to attain DBE goals during the Project Execution Phase (Post-award) to ensure compliance with Federal and State contract requirements.
Maintain project documentation and safekeeping to ensure compliance with project document management processes and systems.
Prepare and run cost reports (e1 and FIS), distribute to project team, perform specialized cost analysis and research projects as requested to ensure accuracy, timeliness and cost effectiveness.
Perform a variety of administrative and office support functions to ensure the daily operations of the department run efficiently.
Main point of contact for subcontractors and owner on all administrative functions.

Education and Work Experience

High School diploma or Equivalent required
BA or Associates Degree or equivalent experience preferred
2 years of experience in office administration preferred
2+ years of experience in construction administration preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Team player
Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Working knowledge of the Purchasing and Account Payable module in JD Edwards preferred
10 Key by touch
Basic understanding of IT hardware and software terminology
Able to learn new computer systems quickly
Basic understanding of cost tracking and controls principles
Working knowledge of construction equipment, materials, and terminology preferred
Ability to operate with all levels of staff
Willingness to take on additional tasks
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines

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.

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 Blue Cross, 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:

$47,599.00 - $71,400.00

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 click

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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.

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