Knife River Corporation · 5 hours ago
Project Manager/Estimator - Coeur d'alene
Knife River Corporation is one of the 10 largest construction materials producers and contractors in the country, focusing on a PEOPLE-first approach. The role involves estimating and managing public and private projects, preparing bids, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
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Responsibilities
Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings and visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposal
Determine labor, equipment and material requirements to complete project and use information to prepare bid/estimate proposal
Submit complete bid/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/foreman 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 order/supplemental work processes
Monitor subcontractors work
Work with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (ie: billings, sub-contract 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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
BS Degree or Equivalent education/certification/experience in related construction background
HCSS bidding experience preferred
Fluency in Microsoft Office
Company
Knife River Corporation
Knife River is a contracting and construction materials supplying company that deals with marine, highway, and concrete construction.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$277.56M2023-11-06Post Ipo Secondary· $277.56M
2023-06-01IPO
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