Estimator / Project Manager

KRC Corporation•Sioux City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company and a growing team, committed to providing team members with the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely. As one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country and a publicly traded company (NYSE: KNF), Knife River aims to build strong teams that build strong communities. This role is responsible for administering awarded project contracts, including analyzing documentation, and planning, directing, and coordinating project activities to ensure safe completion on time and within budget. The position also involves consulting with clients and vendors to formulate estimates and resolve issues, requiring effective written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

BS degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years project management experience
Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Able to work independently and under time constraints.

Nice To Haves

HCSS preferred
Fluency in Microsoft Office
2-4 year degree preferred in construction management or engineering from an accredited college or equivalent
Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

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.
Direct and coordinates activities of project personnel.
Converse with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
Provide leading customer service and technical expertise.
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/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 prepares itemized lists.
Consults with clients, vendors, and other individuals to provide cost factors and formulate estimates.
Administer negotiated contracts.
Coordinate proposals and activities of awarded bid proposals.
Track contract performance.
Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
Ensure DOT, 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.