Project Controls Specialist

Granite Construction; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

401(k) match

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a cost controller to manage the overall cost system, maintain project budgets, and forecast financials for multiple projects across Granite and its subsidiaries. You will work with accounting and project teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely data delivery.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, tracking expenditure against budgets, and maintaining SOPs. A bachelor’s degree in business and 5–10 years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent.
• 5–10 years’ experience in a related position.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Access.
• JD Edwards and One World experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of construction industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and attention to detail.
• Self-starter and able to work with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cost system per policy and report on cost and schedule for projects.
• Administer job master data and project budgets.
• Track project costs, forecasts, and changes against budgets.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy.
• Integrate cost and schedule data with accounting systems.

Skills

MS Office

Excellent communication

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

JD Edwards

One World

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

Responsible for maintaining the overall cost system in conformance with established policies, procedures, & standards to effectively and proactively manage, control, and report on cost and schedule for concurrent projects throughout Granite and its subsidiaries.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• 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
• Identify and track 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 large project forecasting to ensure accuracy of quarterly 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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business (or comparable discipline) or equivalent combination of training and experience

Work Experience

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in a related position

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Access
• JD Edwards and One World experience preferred
• 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

Physical Demands

• 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
• Some travel required

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.

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

Base Salary Range

$101,370.00 - $152,054.00

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 is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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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.