WATSONVILLE, Calif.—Granite (NYSE: GVA) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer James A. “Jim” Radich has officially announced his retirement effective July 4, 2025. In light of this decision, Granite will not appoint a direct successor to the COO position. Instead, operational leadership responsibilities will be redistributed, with Senior Vice Presidents of Construction Brian R. Dowd, Michael G. Tatusko, Bradley J. Williams, and Senior Vice President of Materials Bradly J. Estes reporting directly to Granite President and CEO Kyle Larkin.

Kyle Larkin remarked on Radich’s retirement:
“Having joined Granite in 1980, Jim’s numerous and meaningful contributions to Granite span decades. Jim’s leadership has been instrumental as we transformed the company over the last four years, and we are all grateful for his service to Granite. We will miss him and wish Jim and his family all the best as he enters this next phase of his life.”

As COO, Radich played a critical role in managing the company’s day-to-day operations, ensuring robust reporting structures, and overseeing personnel and systems essential to meeting Granite’s operational and financial objectives. His leadership was pivotal during a transformative period for Granite, helping position the company as a top-tier infrastructure contractor.

Radich’s career at Granite includes a wide range of leadership roles with increasing responsibility. Starting as a project manager for major heavy civil projects, he advanced to chief estimator and then vice president and regional manager for northern California. His extensive experience spans the full spectrum of construction disciplines across regions from Alaska to Southern California, including tunneling, marine construction, structural work, underground projects, and earthwork. Radich’s tenure outside Granite from 1993 to 2011 added to his depth of industry knowledge. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University and is a registered civil engineer in California.

About Granite

Granite, established in 1922 and known as America’s Infrastructure Company™, is one of the largest and most diversified construction and construction materials firms in the United States. The company offers a full range of civil construction services and adheres to a strong Code of Conduct and Core Values, emphasizing ethics, safety, quality, and sustainability. Granite has garnered recognition for its leadership in safety and award-winning quality standards. For more information, visit graniteconstruction.com and follow Granite on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

Looking Ahead

Granite’s revised leadership reporting structure is designed to streamline operations and maintain the company’s growth trajectory following Radich’s retirement. CEO Kyle Larkin will take a more direct role in overseeing construction and materials operations through the senior vice presidents.

Forward-looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements related to Granite’s operational plans and leadership changes. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from current expectations. Readers are advised to review Granite’s SEC filings for a detailed discussion of these risks. Granite disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Originally reported by Business Wire.