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 and contractors in the Country and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.
Job Summary
Estimating and managing public and private projects, completing bids, meeting and communicating with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers, preparing takeoffs, reviewing plans and specifications, and scheduling. Assisting superintendents, coordination of subcontractors, preparing and reviewing billings, tracking costs, and investigation of problems and troubleshooting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings, and visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid and estimate proposal.
Determine labor, equipment, and material requirements to complete project and use information to prepare bid and estimate proposal.
Submit complete bid and estimate proposals to project owners, managers, and/or general contractors in a timely and professional manner, provide any clarification on information submitted as needed.
Provide current and potential customers/clients prompt, professional service, including design planning and pricing assistance.
Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts.
Coordinate with Senior Management and field leadership establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules, and performance requirements.
Provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew members, foremen, or superintendents.
Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimated completed to support forecasting for future project performance.
Provide ongoing support to Construction Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work, including scheduling, procurement, and change orders, supplemental work processes.
Monitor subcontractors work.
Work with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts, including billings, subcontract payments, material payments, collections, etc.
Manage project, responsible for all projects bid unless reassigned.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Estimating and/or Project Management experience in asphalt paving materials and/or chipseal operations with a minimum of 2 years highway construction experience.
Acumen for highway materials construction specifications and troubleshooting.
Ability and willingness to travel for long periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications
BS Degree or Equivalent education/certification experience in related construction background.
HCSS bidding experience preferred.
Fluency in Microsoft Office.
Key Skills & Competencies
Knowledge and understanding of related production and placement practices and specifications for hot mix asphalt and/or chip seal.
Knowledge and understanding of Quality Control operations related to hot mix asphalt and/or chip seal.
Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders.
Understanding of environmental and safety regulatory compliance requirements.
Additional Information
How to Apply:
You may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.com.
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
5450 W. Gowen Road Boise, ID 83709
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
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 law.