GENERAL SUMMARY
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | This position is responsible for providing assistance to operations with | | the implementation of companywide Quality Management (QM) goals and | | initiatives. Specifically technical support on matters related to | | construction materials, construction processes, contract specifications, | | materials test procedures, and agency procedures and policies. This | | position requires advanced training and the consistent exercise of | | discretion and judgment in analyzing and interpreting information before | | making reasoned recommendations to regional staff and senior management. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
ESSENTIAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
+--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | 1. | Assist operations with | | | implementation of materials related | | | emerging technologies to create | | | economic value for Granite | | | Construction. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | 2. | Assist operational staff with | | | project challenges and customer | | | service issues related to technical | | | specifications for timely and | | | positive resolution. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | 3. | Provide internal and external | | | knowledge transfer (technical | | | training/marketing) which supports | | | Granite Construction technology | | | implementation initiatives. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | 4. | Assist operations with earning owner | | | acceptance of new technologies at | | | the state, regional, local and | | | project levels. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | 5. | Actively participate in selected | | | agency/industry technology | | | committees to promote Granite | | | Construction technology | | | implementation initiatives. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | 6. | Evaluate proposed changes to state | | | and local technical specifications | | | to safeguard against unacceptable | | | economic and operational impacts on | | | local business units. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | 7. | Act as subject matter expert (SME) | | | on legislative matters at request of | | | Public Affairs. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | 8. | Participate and promote Granite's | | | safety procedures to promote a safe | | | working environment. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | 9. | Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and | | | regulations to perform duties in a | | | safe manner. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Good oral and written communication skills | | - Strong technical knowledge of materials, materials testing, and | | construction concepts | | - Strong organizational skills | | | | - Ability to work independently with limited supervision | | - Good technical marketing skills | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
PHYSICAL DEMAND
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 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 50 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 REQUIREMENT