Estimator​/Project Manager

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.

Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000

Hours per week: 40+

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame
• Reviews project proposals to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel.
• Reviews status report and prepares project reports.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates and/or solicits DBE contractors
• Coordinate and follow through on process from bid through award of project. Including timely bid document preparation, timely DBE and subcontractor quotes and bid submittals, continual contact with DBE, subcontractors, etc. to assure participation, submission of information and that contract goals will be met
• Meet with customers and satisfy their needs
• Research jobs to be bid including reviewing Construction Bulletin
• Meet with subcontractors
• Prepare bid documents
• Monitor subcontractors work
• Monitor upcoming work
• Create project schedule & monitor projects from bid to completion
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly to assure all invoices are paid
• Attend bid lettings
• Prepare billings & collections
• Manage projects (responsible for all projects bid unless reassigned)
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 2-4-year degree preferred in construction or project management or engineering from an accredited college or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years estimating and project management experience
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Paid/Sick Time Off
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Years of Service Recognition
  How To Apply:

  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.

  Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

  If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: 4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.