Civil Project Manager - Travel & Growth

Knife River - MT; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River is seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to lead bidding, estimating and coordination for public and private civil construction projects in Idaho. The role involves reviewing plans, estimating labor and materials, and aligning with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely bid submissions.

The position requires 5+ years in civil construction estimating or PM, travel as needed, and a BS degree or equivalent in a related field.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review proposals, drawings, pre-bid meetings and visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposal.
• Determine labor, equipment and material requirements to complete project and use information to prepare bid/estimate proposal.
• Submit complete bid/estimate proposals to project owners, managers and/or general contractors in a timely and professional manner, provide any clarification on information submitted 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, establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements.
• Provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew members/foreman 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 subcontractors work.
• Work with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (ie: billings, sub-contract payments, material payments, collections, etc.).
• Manage project (responsible for all projects bid unless reassigned)
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS degree in related field

Job description

Knife River is seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to lead bidding, estimating and coordination for public and private civil construction projects in Idaho. The role involves reviewing plans, estimating labor and materials, and aligning with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely bid submissions.

The position requires 5+ years in civil construction estimating or PM, travel as needed, and a BS degree or equivalent in a related field.