Granite Construction

Construction Tool & Logistics Manager

Granite Construction$76K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing and inventory management, preferably in heavy civil
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in small tools inventory and purchasing
  • Strong knowledge of inventory management practices
  • Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review strategic plans for small tools operations
  • Work with Regional and Business Managers to create annual budgets
  • Implement inventory control measures for cost-effective tool availability
  • Prepare reports on inventory status and management of assets
  • Coordinate with project teams to enhance service delivery
  • Build relationships with suppliers to secure timely, competitive tool supplies
  • Expand small tools operations to develop a profit center aligned with company strategy

Benefits

  • Paid holidays and sick leave
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending plans
  • Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
  • 401(k) plan with 100% match on the first 6% deferred, vested immediately
Full Job Description

General Summary

This 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 Accountabilities

  • Develop, 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.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.  


Work Experience

  • 5 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 abilities

  • Knowledge 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 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 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/Skills

  • Ability 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: 

$76,685.00 - $115,029.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.  ​

About Granite Construction

Granite Construction Inc. is an American company, a member of the S&P 600 Index based in Watsonville, California and is the parent corporation of Granite Construction Company. The company is both a heavy civil construction contractor and construction aggregate manufacturer, owning or leasing quarries in several Western states for extracting mostly sands, gravel, and crushed stone products. Incorporated in 1922 and publicly traded since 1990, Granite Construction Company is composed of a construction materials division, and two construction operating divisions. Under each Group are numerous regional offices, quarries, asphalt and concrete plants. Granite does work in both public and private sector transportation infrastructure projects that include: roads and highways, bridges, dams, water reservoirs, railroads, seaports and airports. The materials division produces construction materials such as sand, gravel, ready-mix and asphalt concrete. In 2021, Granite was ranked 25th on ENR's Top 400 Contractors.
Learn more about Granite Construction
Size
1,900 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$101.4 million
Founded
1922
5 Year Trend
+3.7%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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