Granite Construction · 3 days ago
Office Administrator I
Watsonville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$41K/yr - $61K/yr
0+ years expGranite Construction is a leading heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer, dedicated to building a successful future for its employees. The Office Administrator I role is an entry-level position focused on providing administrative support to ensure efficient office operations and assist in various accounting functions.
ConstructionMiningTransportation
Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting in day-to-day administrative and basic accounting functions of the business unit to ensure accurate, efficient and timely processes
Assist with various daily, weekly and monthly administrative functions and process all or some of the following: payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, material billings, equipment reporting, fuel reconciliation, petty cash, purchasing card reconciliation and document control to ensure accuracy and timely completion in accordance with established procedures and compliance with Company policy, General Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Provide accurate and timely communication to the Business Manager and/or Office Manager on relevant issues to ensure key information is disseminated
Assist field operations with informational inquiries to ensure productive work environment
Assist with large job set ups, contract billings and A/R collections to ensure accuracy, timeliness and cost effectiveness
Assist with internal audits and self-audits of all business functions to ensure that established internal controls are followed to maintain compliance with Granite’s policies and procedures, including all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Assist other functional leaders with administrative functions including Human Resources, Equipment, Safety, Estimating, Construction and Construction Materials to ensure efficiency and accuracy of office needs
Provide purchasing/ shipping/ receiving support, for field operations as needed to ensure productive work environment. Depending on work location
Provide business development support, as needed, for communicating with customers (mailings/ faxes/ invitations, etc.). Depending on work location
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
0-2 year administrative and office experience
Detailed knowledge of company operations, organizational procedures, and personnel
Must be proficient on spreadsheet and word processing applications, i.e. Word and Excel
Must demonstrate ethical and professional business practices
Must have effective verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to problem-solve
Ability to handle multiple tasks and respond with a sense of urgency as required
Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
10 key by touch
Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Team player
Preferred
JWS Material Billings System
Benefits
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness
Company
Granite Construction
Granite Construction is a construction company that specializes in transportation, mining, power, and tunneling.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Granite Construction has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (4)
2023 (9)
2022 (3)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$650M2024-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $325M
2023-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $325M
1990-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Kyle Larkin
President and CEO
Jorge Quezada, MBA (He.Him.His)
Chief Diversity Officer / VP of People & Culture
Recent News
2025-12-08
2025-11-08
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