VP, Government Affairs and Industry Relations at Granite Construction Inc. in Watsonville, California

Job Description:

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 leading the strategic development, execution, and effectiveness of a Federal Government Affairs program by building and maintaining professional relationships with members of federal government, Congressional members and agency staff, and federal trade associations in support of the Company's strategic goals. This position also supports the Company's Group and Regional management teams in their building and maintaining professional relationships with state and local government officials and agencies.

• Act as the Company's representative for Federal Government Affairs related efforts by sitting on the Government Affairs Committees of National Stone Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) American Road and Transportation Builders of America (ARTBA) and Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) and other Committees and/or Boards as directed by the Chief Operating Officer.


• Develop and maintain relationships with policymakers, elected officials, and counterparts in in the industry in order to understand lawmaker intentions while educating policymakers on the potential impacts to Granite, the construction and construction materials industry, and other key stakeholders.


• Communicate status of important federal issues to the Company Executive Committee and/or Regional Managers; and seek involvement and expertise of other Company's employees on specific issues.


• Provide industry representation on behalf of the Company to further develop relationships with potential construction partners and companies targeted for acquisitions or other contractual relationships.


• Collaborate with the Company's groups, regions and subsidiaries to successfully develop and implement a Government Affairs strategy for state and local governments where the Company operates.


• Collaborate with the Executive Committee explore increasing long-term alternative delivery processes for winning and building infrastructure.


• Act as the Chair of the Company's Employee Political Action Committee (Granite Employees PAC).


• Collaborate with industry advocates to develop and implement strategy to further the interests of the Company and the infrastructure of the construction industry as it relates to funding and federal regulations.


• Provide government affairs and industry relations related support regarding potential Company acquisition and divestiture ventures.

Education

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree in engineering, political science, finance, accounting, public relations, business administration or communications.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of related experience in dealing with government affairs working for government agencies or legislatures, trade associations, government affairs consultants or firms, or other construction or construction materials companies.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Must have an understanding of infrastructure construction and construction materials industry, environmental regulations and public transportation funding.


• Must be able to build and maintain strong working relationships.


• Must have strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail.


• Must have strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data retrieved from multiple sources.


• Must possess and demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills and the ability to effectively interact and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Must be a self-starter with the ability to adapt, set priorities, and organize work.


• Must be able to work in a high-volume work environment while responding quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities, tight timelines, and deadlines.


• Must be able to foster a common vision, build rapport, and cultivate working relationships while overseeing and providing government affairs and industry relations guidance.


• Must demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic 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 20 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 Company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.


• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis.


• Substantial travel required, approximately 50% during the year.


• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.

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:

$242,073.00 - $363,109.00
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 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.



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. Apply Now