Small Tools Manager

Granite Construction; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking an inventory and tools operations leader to drive efficient procurement and control. You will oversee strategic planning, budgeting, and tool asset management to support field crews and project profitability.

The role emphasizes supplier relations, safety, and developing a high-performing team across multiple locations, ensuring Granite remains a low-cost producer while meeting project demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years progressive experience in purchasing and inventory management in a heavy civil environment.
• Minimum of 5 years experience small tools inventory and purchasing.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and review a strategic plan for small tools operations aligned with regional plans.
• Prepare and issue annual budgets and business plans detailing goals.
• Perform inventory control to ensure field crews have essential tools cost-effectively.
• Prepare reports on inventories, loss or damage for accurate asset tracking.
• Coordinate tool deliveries with field teams to support timely, profitable projects.
• Maintain supplier relationships for competitive pricing and timely items.
• Mentor small tools staff and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Communication

Decision making

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 SummaryThis position is responsible for efficient and profitable small tools operations through excellent planning and execution of the work. Provide mentorship to small tools staff while fostering strong communication with internal and external customers in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures.Essential Job AccountabilitiesDevelop, update and periodically review a strategic plan for the small tools operations consistent with the region strategic plan.In conjunction with the Regional Manager and Business Manager, develop annual budgets and business plan each year detailing goals to be achieved.Perform and implement necessary inventory control measures to ensure field crews have all the essential tools to perform their jobs in a cost effective manner.Prepare and issue reports as needed on physical inventories, loss, damage or destroyed items to ensure accurate tracking, use and care of Granite small tool assets and supplies.Maintain effective interaction and communication with project and equipment teams to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient manner and Company is the "low cost producer".Coordinate delivery of services with field teams to assist in the timely and profitable completion of projects.Develop and maintain good relationships with Granite suppliers to make sure we receive the appropriate items at competitive prices in a timely manner.Facilitate availability of supplies and tools to meet construction, maintenance, and other schedules to assist operations in meeting their goals in a cost effective and efficient manner. Maximize existing resources at other GCS/Small Tools locations whenever feasible.Expand client base to develop small tools into a profit center consistent with Granite’s strategic plan. Support GCS manager as needed to expand business depending on work location.Ensure all operations performed by Small Tools or GCS employees are performed safely and in an environmentally responsible way. Expected to support safety matrix requirements.Develop and mentor small tools or GCS employees to ensure proper engagement of team members.EducationBachelor’s Degree preferred.Work Experience5 plus years progressive experience in purchasing and inventory management preferably in a heavy civil environment.Minimum of 5 years experience small tools inventory and purchasing.Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesKnowledge of inventory management practices.Knowledge and understanding of employee development.Maintain ability to work in high production environment.Demonstrated decision-making skills.Excellent leadership skills.Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.Accuracy at all times.Physical DemandsThe 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 80 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/SkillsAbility to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.A team player.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:$69,557.00 - $104,334.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite 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.For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.Notice to Staffing AgenciesGranite 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.