Regional Land Use Manager

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

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. 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.

The Regional Land Use Manager is responsible for managing owned and leased properties across the region and supporting operations through land use permitting, lease management, and regulatory coordination.

• Manage and oversee regionally owned and leased properties to support operational and strategic business needs.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date property records within the Managing Aggregate Resources System (MARS).
• Support operations with the creation, administration, and ongoing management of property leases.
• Participate in due diligence activities for new owned and leased properties, including site evaluations and documentation review.
• Prepare, submit, and manage land use permit applications to local, state, and municipal authorities.
• Represent the company at public hearings, meetings, and regulatory proceedings related to land use matters.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local, state, and other governmental agencies.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable land use, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support business objectives.
• Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety, and environmental regulation compliance.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

(types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.

(minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Use Planning, Physical, Biological, or Political Science or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant land use or permitting experience.
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel intermittently within the region.

(preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

• Experience working with governmental permitting authorities.
• Experience with land or property management systems.

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 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
• 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 category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.