Project Manager​/Estimator - Idaho Falls

Overview

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.

Estimating and managing public and private projects, completing bids, meeting and communicating with owners, subcontractors and suppliers, preparing takeoffs, reviewing plans and specifications, scheduling, assisting superintendents, coordinating subcontractors, preparing and reviewing billings, tracking costs, investigation of problems, and troubleshooting.

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre‑bid meetings and project sites to determine scope of work for bids/estimates.
• Determine labor, equipment, and material requirements to complete the project and use that information for bid/estimate proposals.
• Submit complete bid/estimate proposals to project owners, managers, and/or general contractors in a timely and professional manner, providing clarifications 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 to establish project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements.
• Provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew, foremen 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 subcontractor work.
• Work with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts, such as billings, sub‑contract payments, material payments, collections, etc.
• Manage projects (responsible for all bids unless reassigned).
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve situations, such as material quality or equipment operation/repair. Monitor and discuss production problems with co‑workers and managers.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

• Estimating and/or Project Management experience in civil construction with a minimum of 5 years of civil construction experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel for long periods of time.

• BS Degree or equivalent education, certification, or experience in a related construction background.
• HCSS bidding experience preferred.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders.
• Understanding of environmental and safety regulatory compliance requirements.

You may apply online at
If you are unable to apply online, mail a completed application to:

5450 W. Gowen Road
Boise,

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.