Project Engineer

KRC Corporation•Missoula, MT

About The Position

Knife River is seeking a dependable Project Engineer to support project managers and construction operations. The role helps prepare bids and estimates, administer awarded contracts, coordinate project objectives and schedules, track project quantities and costs, and support efficient project execution. The Project Engineer also monitors subcontractor work, helps resolve operational issues, and works to ensure projects meet specifications, quality standards, and schedules. The position requires a college degree in construction engineering management (CEM) or a related field, strong computer and communication skills, basic survey skills, and the ability to read plans and specifications and work effectively under pressure.

Requirements

College degree in construction engineering management (CEM) or a related field.
Strong computer skills and fluency in Microsoft Office.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good math skills and the ability to organize and prioritize work.
Basic survey skills and the ability to read plans and specifications.
Ability to work well with others as a team and handle pressure and stressful situations positively.
Strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid, HCSS Heavy Job, Bluebeam, and Agtek.

Responsibilities

Help project managers prepare agency bid documents and submit bids according to outlined guidelines.
Provide administrative management for awarded contracts, including quantity tracking, material procurement, equipment utilization, and labor tracking.
Coordinate with the Construction Manager and field leadership to establish project objectives, procedures, schedules, and performance requirements.
Maintain documentation of estimated and completed quantities and work value to support forecasting in HCSS tools.
Support Construction and Operations in scheduling, procurement, and change order and supplemental work processes.
Monitor and manage subcontractor work.
Partner with the Contract Administrator to review and process contract financial matters, including billings, subcontractor payments, material payments, and collections.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving material quality, equipment operations, and material quantity discrepancies.
Monitor and discuss production problems with coworkers and managers or supervisors.
Build and maintain relationships with agencies and community leaders.
Help project managers with material takeoffs for bids.
Ensure work in progress conforms to specifications, meets quality standards, and adheres to schedules.
Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, and visit project sites to determine the scope of work for bid and estimate proposals.
Help project managers determine labor, equipment, and material requirements and use that information to prepare bid and estimate proposals.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by the supervisor.