Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Budget Management, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Consulting, Contract Management, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Driver's License, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Funding, Identify Issues, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), OSHA, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
Good Pay Good Benefits Good People
Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success and we are committed to giving them the tools training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today.
At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that in turn build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a seasonal position. You can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.
This position is responsible to safely help administer awarded project contracts. This includes:
- Analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation
- Planning, directing, and coordinating activities of designated projects to ensure projects are safely completed on time and within budget
- Displaying a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members
- Monitoring and evaluating daily production and planning schedules work according to daily evaluations
- May perform other duties as assigned
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters
- Reviews project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
- Establishes work plan and staffing and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
- Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
- Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel
- Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
- Provide market leading customer service and technical expertise
- Communicate effectively, verbal, listening, written
- Self-motivated team-player with good interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful of others
- Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services
- Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists
- Consults with clients, vendors, and other individuals to provide cost factors and formulates estimates
- Troubleshoot and problem solve situations, problems, material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.
- Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
- Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR safety and environmental regulation compliance
- Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Able to work independently and under time constraints
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BS degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
- Hands-on approach to work required with results orientation
- Intern and/or Co-op experience preferred
- Fluency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights, and some Saturdays
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Experience in HCSS
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Years of Service Recognition
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
Critical Illness Plan
Accident Coverage Plan
Hospital Indemnity
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.