Director, Construction Operations-Public Work (Internal Only)

Job Summary

This position is responsible for pursuing and safely completing all public works construction projects by working effectively with the Estimating Manager and Construction Managers to resolve project issues, deploy people and equipment for the best results, and build and maintain high performance Estimating and Project Management Teams while ensuring alignment with Graniterock’ s Family Vision, Core Purpose, Core Values, Strategic priorities and business objectives.

Essential Job Accountabilities

1. Lead the collaboration across the Construction Team in our safety process and best practices, assess risks, and allocate resources to mitigate or eliminate them.

2. Empower team members  and create effective teams, develop the next generation of leaders by encouraging professional growth across the company, and collaborate with the VP of HR and EVP of Construction on succession planning.

3. As a member of the Construction Leadership Team, participate in executive reporting and provide leadership in delivering Quality and Efficiency to our customers.

4. Work collaboratively as a member of the Construction Leadership Team and foster a culture of innovation and problem-solving through effective project delivery and working together principles that add value to our customers and business.

5. Lead the team with a focus on transparency and ethical conduct within Graniterock. Build and maintain ethical relationships with our customers, public agencies, vendors, partners, and subcontractors. Through these practices, position Graniterock as a well-respected leader in both our industry and community.

6. Partner with EVP to prepare and implement business plans that strengthen team members and company capabilities and align with bringing Value.

7. Authorize and approve all personnel-related items (hire, transfer, requisition, change request, etc.) and will work in partnership with Human Resources to ensure that staffing needs are met for current and future business requirements.

8. Lead the preparation of and communicate accurate and timely financial forecasts, profit planning,  projections, volumes, margins, and other key business drivers.

9. Lead efforts with the Public Work Estimating Manager to identify and pursue public works opportunities in alignment with the strategic plan for the Division. Actively participate in bid reviews for all large dollar and/or complicated bids to ensure estimate accuracy and a clear view of risk, opportunity, strength, and weakness relative to overall Division expectations.

10. Serve as a primary point of contact with public agency owners, including Caltrans, cities, counties, and special districts, building strong working relationships and resolving project issues.

11. Oversee compliance with public contracting requirements and Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration, partnering with Human Resources and Legal as needed.

12.  Lead efforts with the operations team and Construction Managers to balance job needs across the division to maximize performance on each project. Identify critical issues and shift resources to address those critical issues in a way that is best for the Construction Group considering the impact on projects, teams, and our people.

13. Lead all project issue resolution efforts, providing assistance to and holding Construction Managers accountable for resolving all issues in a way that maximizes results.

14. Capitalize on our vertically integrated business structure by collaborating and reaching across company lines and work with other operating divisions and Corporate to maximize business results.

15. Support growth initiatives in the Construction Group, ensuring that business development and growth opportunities are consistent with Business Planning.

Education and Work Experience

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil, highway construction and management.

• 10+ years’ experience in operations management (including profit planning), leading teams, and strategic planning.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of construction operations (technology, equipment, methods), company policies, procedures, and standards.

• Advanced knowledge of craft employee relations, including the collective bargaining process as well as all employee related laws and regulations.

• Experience in estimating of earthwork, concrete, utility, paving, structures, underground, as well as other construction operations.

• Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, decision-making, problem-solving and planning skills required.

• Proficiency with all MS Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.

• Advanced knowledge of Graniterock’ s policies and business procedures.

• Ethical, entrepreneurial, goal oriented, and quality driven.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

This position has been identified as a “safety sensitive” role and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing, per the Graniterock Substance Abuse policy.