Project Superintendent; Seasonal

Knife River is a project‑based company that builds strong teams for asphalt paving, grading, milling, and concrete production. The role is seasonal, beginning in April and extending through November, with a possibility of December extension. Candidates enjoy winter off‑days to pursue personal activities while retaining full benefits year‑long.

• Gravel Base: Communicate crew needs with dispatch and plant; work with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors to complete projects; ensure quality gravel/base jobs meet specifications; complete paperwork and deliver samples to the lab.
• Milling: Communicate crew needs with dispatch and plant; collaborate with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors; ensure milling projects meet quality specifications.
• Paving: Coordinate paving crew needs with dispatch; calculate required trucks based on vehicle capacity, traffic, distance, and driver productivity; communicate requirements to plant; work with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors; produce quality asphalt within specifications; visit work sites to monitor progress and utilization; measure slopes, thickness, distances, and boundaries; verify curvature of graded surfaces; supervise paving crews and equipment operators.
• All: Coach employees; convey information to staff; assist new employees; approve and submit daily work hours and job information; maintain safety; perform additional duties as assigned.

• Effective verbal, listening, and written communication; ability to work under high stress.
• Self‑motivated, team‑player with strong interpersonal skills and courteous, respectful customer relations.

• Between 2 and 4 years of experience post‑high school, including military, vocational, or institutional roles.
• Minimum 3 years in a product line with supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record.

• Paving supervisor experience.
• CDL license.

$2,600 to $3,000 per week

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Years of service recognition
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Critical illness plan
• Accident coverage plan
• Hospital indemnity

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 class under applicable state and federal laws.
Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.