Granite Construction

Granite Construction Incorporated, founded in 1922 and based in Watsonville, California, is a prominent heavy civil construction contractor and construction materials producer in the United States. The company operates as a publicly traded entity and is part of the S&P 600 Index. It is organized into two main segments: Construction and Materials. The Construction segment focuses on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, rail lines, and airports, while the Materials segment produces aggregates, asphalt concrete, and recycled materials for both internal use and external sales. Granite Construction is divided into three operating divisions—California Group, Mountain Group, and Central Group—serving various regions across the Western and Central United States. The company has a diverse customer base, including federal agencies, state transportation departments, local authorities, and private sector clients. With a workforce of approximately 2,300 employees, Granite Construction is recognized as one of the top contractors in the U.S., known for its involvement in significant infrastructure projects throughout its history.

Construction Watsonville, United States Founded 1922 ~2,184 employees NASDAQ: GVA

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Employees
2,184
+1.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.8M
Revenue ~$4B
Stock
GVA
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
9.1%
Tech: 20.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
10
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
97
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Granite Construction went from 2,068 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,184 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 115 people joined, 43 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,368
Engineering424
Operations145
Finance80
Sales77
HR63
Marketing18
Success5

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Granite Construction

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6 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering18
Executive4
Consulting3
Operations3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 10 filings.

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Granite Construction FAQ

How many employees does Granite Construction have?

Granite Construction has about 2,184 employees, up 1.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Granite Construction sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Granite Construction filed 10 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Granite Construction's revenue per employee?

Granite Construction makes about $1.85M in revenue per employee, based on $4.03B annual revenue and 2,184 employees.

How much does Granite Construction pay?

6figr has 6 salary profiles for Granite Construction in the US and 6 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Granite Construction salaries page. See Granite Construction salaries in the US

Is Granite Construction a public company?

Yes. Granite Construction is publicly traded under the ticker GVA on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.