Project Manager/Estimator

KRC Corporation•Missoula, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company and one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. We are committed to providing our team members with the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are a publicly traded company on the NYSE (KNF) and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. This role involves estimating and managing public and private projects, completing bids, meeting with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers, preparing takeoffs, reviewing plans and specifications, and scheduling. It also includes assisting superintendents, coordinating subcontractors, preparing and reviewing billings, tracking costs, and troubleshooting problems.

Requirements

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.
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 & maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders.
Understanding of environmental and safety regulatory compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

BS Degree or Equivalent education/certification/ experience in related construction background.
HCSS bidding experience preferred
Fluency in Microsoft Office

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.