Bid & Contract Execution Manager

Knife River - MT; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Company-paid medical, dental, and vis​

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a Contract Administration Manager to support the Estimating Department in bid compliance and contract execution. You will supervise the Estimating Administrative Staff, manage bid packets, licensing, bonds, and subcontractor certifications, and collaborate with Contracting and Accounting for cost forecasting.

Responsibilities include coordinating subcontracts, maintaining bid information in systems, ensuring timely filing and reporting, and liaising across departments to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in business or construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of bidding processes for federal and state projects.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage requirements.
• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Flexibility to travel and work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Find projects to bid in all states and ensure paperwork is submitted for upcoming bids.
• Update weekly agenda and distribute to estimators or divisions.
• Procure bid packets, bonds, signatures, and distribute accordingly.
• Submit bids using Quest CDM, Bid X, Onvia, Bonfire, and other platforms.
• Oversee pre-qualification filings including licensing and bonds.
• Create jobs in JDE for contract input and interlink with HCSS.
• Enter contracts and budgets into JDE via HCSS or manually.
• Create and issue subcontracts and ensure COIs from subcontractors.
• Distribute weekly job listings and monthly contract worksheets.
• Serve as liaison between Contracting and Accounting for cost forecasting and reporting.
• Maintain filing/storage of records and perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Bidding process knowledge (federal &州)

Prevailing wage knowledge

Organizational & analytical skills

Travel on short notice

Supervising others & deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or construction management or equivalent

Job description

Knife River is seeking a Contract Administration Manager to support the Estimating Department in bid compliance and contract execution. You will supervise the Estimating Administrative Staff, manage bid packets, licensing, bonds, and subcontractor certifications, and collaborate with Contracting and Accounting for cost forecasting.

Responsibilities include coordinating subcontracts, maintaining bid information in systems, ensuring timely filing and reporting, and liaising across departments to