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General Summary
Essential Job Accountabilities
Perform a variety of administrative and office support functions to ensure the daily operations of the department run
efficiently.Support one or more managers including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendar, and travel arrangements to ensure their
time is managed efficiently.Maintain/update reports to ensure compliance with company policies as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
Support functional area by being the point of contact for department procedures and practices to ensure consistency.
Assist department manager and/or supervisors or other staff with their daily functions to ensure department goals are
achieved.Review and code departmental expenses to ensure accurate accounting and budgeting.
Maintain department files to ensure they remain organized and current.
Order and maintain inventory of department supplies stock to ensure supplies are available when needed.
Assist in the maintenance of confidential employee records with respect to drug and alcohol testing results, employee training/certification records, and other documents as they relate to the health and safety of employees.
Assist in maintaining third party client required prequalification websites with employee required training records and documentation.
To assist in the administration of the Company Drug & Alcohol Policy, Safety Incentive Program, Accident Prevention Program, and other safety related policies and or programs.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of safety related topics such as tailgate safety meetings, supervisor safety meeting agendas, newsletters, hazard alerts and fatalgrams.
Education
High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
Associates Degree preferred.
Work Experience
1-2 years of office and administrative experience.
General experience with client required prequalification sites (ISNetworld, Avetta, etc.) preferred
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Must have knowledge of commonly used administrative and office concepts, practices and procedures
Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service focus
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and the ability to learn new software quickly
Exceptional problem solving skills with consistent follow through
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well with all levels of staff as well as external customers
Physical Demands
The 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 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
Team player.
Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
Overtime may be required at times.
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:
$41,442.00 - $62,163.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 1-2 years of office and administrative experience
- Knowledge of commonly used administrative and office concepts, practices, and procedures
- Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Strong customer service focus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly
- Problem-solving skills with consistent follow-through
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with staff at all levels and external customers
- Ability to work as a team player
- Associate degree
- Experience with client prequalification sites such as ISNetworld and Avetta
- Ability to work overtime when required
Granite Construction Incorporated Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Granite Construction Incorporated and has not been reviewed or approved by Granite Construction Incorporated.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad with medical, dental, vision, preventive care, HSA/FSA options, and mental-health support. Employer contributions are described as above typical construction-industry levels, lowering the out-of-pocket burden.
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Retirement Support — Eligible salaried employees are offered a strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting, alongside retirement savings through an employee stock-purchase plan. These features position long-term savings as a notable part of the package.
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Affordable Benefits — Employees are said to pay a smaller share of healthcare costs than common industry benchmarks. Combined with wellness incentives and pharmacy benefits, the overall cost-value balance is favorable.
Granite Construction Incorporated Insights
What We Do
Granite Construction is a major U.S. heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer. Since 1922, it has built infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power facilities. The company provides construction services across mining, earthwork, water and sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge work, while also producing gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete. It serves public and private clients throughout the Americas.
