Contract Administrator

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/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 Mid Cap 400 index.

Women, minorities and veterans encouraged to apply!

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of customer service or administrative/office management experience preferred.
• Previous construction and/or HR experience helpful.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office.
• Must have experience in administrative support and functions, with very strong computer skills, strong data entry skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Must be flexible in hours and days worked. Extended hours necessary at times for completion of projects which include weekends and holidays at times.
• Must pass background check.
• Experience meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, perform a variety of work assignments, and manage multiple priorities.
• Reliability in checking own work to ensure accuracy.
• Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Proven ability to perform and maintain a positive attitude and work safely.

The Contract Administrator is responsible for assisting the Estimating Department in contract and bid compliance and execution.

This job summary in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other work-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

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.

Knife River Wyoming offers a 401(k) as well as COMPANY PAID medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid Holidays after 30 days and Paid time off (PTO) offered after 90 days successful employment.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

You may apply online at

Knife River Corporation -- Mountain Division
PO Box 20150
Cheyenne, WY 82003

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