BUILDING A CAREER AT GRANITE MAY BE THE MOST VALUABLE THING YOU COULD DO...

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GENERAL SUMMARY Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of proposals (RFQ, SOQ, Technical Proposals, Awards, etc) in cooperation with the Proposal Team and Operating Units.  ESSENTIAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Assist the individual responsible for the overall preparation of the proposal as assigned in accordance with Granite's proposal process and systems to ensure that the resulting submission is complete and presents Granite in the best manner possible.
2. Provide administrative support as requested to facilitate the overall proposal group's operations
3. Assist in the maintenance of proposal databases under the direction of others to ensure data is accurate, up to date and available on an as needed basis.
4. Assist in the preparation of materials for both internal and external presentations as requested
5. Assist in preparation of marketing materials as requested.
6. Assist in the ongoing administrative duties of the proposal department as requested

EDUCATION • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Similar Field preferred WORK EXPERIENCE • Three (3) years prior professional experience in construction preferred • Prior experience in construction or engineering proposal preparation desirable KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Technical writing skills • Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) • Highly organized • Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Works well independently or in a team environment • Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an unfamiliar environment 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 • Travel required. • Must be able to work efficiently in both a team-based environment or independently, depending on the project. • Must be flexible to changing needs and assignments and able to adjust to last-minute requests to ensure responsiveness to needs of proposal.

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 Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long standing commitment to building some of America's largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials-sand, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt product and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: HONESTY, INTEGRITY, FAIRNESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS, PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE, RELIABILITY SAFETY AND CITIZENSHIP and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and a commitment to continuous improvement and you'll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

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.