Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position will lead the production process, maintenance and logistics of our construction materials business through strong leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of construction materials production, and a focus on safety in operations up to $250 million annual revenue. This position is responsible for all Aggregates, Asphalt and Recycled material sites in Southern California. Essential Job Accountabilities Production Management: Efficiently manage the production of aggregate, asphalt, and concrete, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Implement and monitor production schedules to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime. Regularly assess production processes to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Manage capital budgets & monitor projects, ensuring plant efficiency and reliability is maintained, maintain & update capital plans and ensure projects are executed on time and within budget. Manage production and maintenance costs supporting production plans and customer demands. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs to support the professional development of team members. SHEQ: Enforce strict adherence to safety, health, environmental and quality protocols, promoting a safe working environment for all employees and visitors. Conduct regular safety meetings, trainings, and inspections to mitigate potential risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Conduct operational reviews (at least annually) of environmental permits and conditions for aggregate and asphalt operations within area of responsibility. Schedule regular on-site reviews to ensure that plant operations comply with these permits. Budget Management: Develop and manage operational budgets, closely monitoring expenses and identify areas for cost optimization without compromising quality and safety standards. Ensure that JHA’s identify and communicate risk to workforce and partner with safety department to provide formal and informal training as appropriate to minimize risk to field operations personnel. Education Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, engineering (civil, mechanical, and other disciplines), construction management, business or equivalent work experience required. Work Experience Minimum 15+ years’ experience in a mining and material processing environment. Minimum 10+ years management experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proven knowledge of the materials business and experience in hot mix asphalt and aggregate plants. Mechanical knowledge of material processing plants and heavy equipment preferred. Ability to accurately assess the current financial status and forecast the monthly, quarterly, and yearly results of materials operations. Strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees. Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people, and projects. Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information. Thorough knowledge of union jurisdiction and labor agreements as applicable to the materials business. 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 25 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 Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment Champion the company’s Code of Conduct ·Valid driver’s license Occasional travel may be required 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: $160,901.00 - $266,092.00 Pay 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. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. 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. 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, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, 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: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability 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 commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

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