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Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place! General Summary This position is responsible for all operations of the geographic area of the South Puget Sound area including providing leadership (including setting clear expectations), oversight and strategic direction to ensure the delivery of short and long term goals (with revenue under $20 million). Essential Job Accountabilities * Assist in the preparation and implementation of strategic plan for the area and business unit that promotes growth of the business unit and its capabilities, which are consistent with the Group and corporate strategic plans and goals. * Prepare and communicate accurate and timely financial forecasts, budgets, and projections. * Be a visible model and champion for our employees to conduct themselves and our business activities consistent with our Core Values and Code of Conduct; enhancing our reputation for truthfulness and fair dealing. * Ensure that the Company's Safety programs are implemented, and that there is zero tolerance for non-compliance with minimum safety standards set by the Corporate and Group leadership. Work diligently to create an environment with the ultimate goal of "ZERO" accidents. * Develop and mentor, ensuring that Area employees are properly trained in the skills necessary for success at Granite, given opportunity for stretch assignments, and given full access (including transfer) for leadership development. Embrace leadership and employee development with active participation in Employee Development initiatives. Performance-manage employees resulting in high performance teams. * Promote change and the Pursuit of Excellence in the geographic area. Build a culture that strives to lead the industry in technological and process improvement. * Collaborate with Group Functional leadership in developing best practices and personnel inside the business unit. Ensure that area personnel meet the highest standards as set by functional leaders, and take an active part in personnel and team development. Ensure that Group Functional leaders are an integral part of employee development. Include Group Functional leadership in area leadership individual development dialogues. * Actively participate in bid reviews for all large dollar and/or complicated bids to ensure estimate accuracy, risk and opportunity assessment, and strength and weakness analysis is consistent with overall Group expectations. * Actively participate in the management of the area construction materials business, including but not limited to, ensuring that best industry practices are adopted, plant capital projects are consistent with the Group financial expectations, and commodity purchases utilize Group resources and are consistent with Group expectations. * Champion growth initiatives in the area, including pro-forma and market analysis for acquisitions. Ensure that acquisition opportunities are consistent with the strategic plan, and meet Group and Corporate goals. * Develop strategic and professional relationships; work to build alliances with politicians, customers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure Granite is a well respected leader in the local community. * When requested by Group and Corporate management, provide personnel and development opportunities to help build bench strength for Company growth. * In union shop environments, when necessary, act as a consultant with labor relations, to the collective bargain process. In merit shop environments, work with the Corporate and lo To view the full job description,