Granite Construction · 4 days ago
Project Controls Specialist II - Solar
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expGranite Construction is a leading heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer, and they are seeking a Project Controls Specialist II for their solar projects. This role involves maintaining the overall cost system and managing project budgets, forecasts, and performance data to ensure project success.
ConstructionMiningTransportation
Responsibilities
Administer job master (via the Cost Accounting Portal Database), from project startup to closeout, to maintain accurate job history and reports
Maintain project cost codes in adherence with established standard cost code structures to facilitate proper tracking of project expenses
Analyze and enter project budgets, budget and contract change orders, and project forecasts 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 track against budgeted metrics to enable early discovery of potential project losses
Review and verify invoices, and supporting documents, from vendors and subcontractors to ensure accuracy (i.e., materials/labor was delivered to, or installed in, the job as required in the vendor contract)
Integrate cost and schedule data and reporting with the company’s accounting and management information systems to facilitate meeting company’s performance and financial goals
Assist Project Controls Engineer in identifying and tracking all changes, or potential changes, to the project scope to provide Project Management (and the Client) visibility subsequent cost and schedule changes
Provide support for monthly and quarterly project forecasting to ensure accuracy of monthly financial forecasting
Develop and maintain process manual (containing Standard Operating Procedures and Process Narratives) to ensure consistent tracking of all in-process projects
Administer Project Cash Flow, Cost Summary and Key Performance Indicators reports to distribute to Project Managers and Project Controls Engineers
Qualification
Required
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, etc.) and experience with project scheduling
Basic knowledge of construction industry
Good written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a close attention to detail
Self-starter; 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
Preferred
JD Edwards and One World experience preferred
Benefits
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness
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
Company
Granite Construction
Granite Construction is a construction company that specializes in transportation, mining, power, and tunneling.
5001-10000 employees
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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
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