Construction Manager

Knife River - MT; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River - MT is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to plan, direct, budget, and supervise multiple projects in the Intermountain region. You will work with management to maximize efficiency, profits, and safety, while representing the company to clients and the community.

The role requires leading project managers, coordinating with safety, environmental and HR teams, ensuring projects meet schedules and owner expectations, and pursuing business development to grow market share.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating and project management in Heavy Civil.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with ability to meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Review bid specs, drawings, and proposals to prepare bid estimates.
• Lead project managers and field staff to ensure projects are on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with senior management, safety, environmental, and HR teams.
• Drive business development to grow market share in the region.
• Ensure work complies with plans, specs, standards, and codes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Overview

The position of construction manager consists of planning, directing, budgeting, and the direct supervision of project managers and field staff personnel on multiple projects. Construction managers are also responsible for business development and growing market share within the region. They work with management to obtain maximum efficiency and economy of operations as well as maximizing profits, serve as a company representative to the community, and support regional and corporate initiatives. They work closely with safety, environmental, and human resources team leaders to develop a safe and great place to work that attracts and retains employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, 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 the project and use information to prepare bid/estimate proposal.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project managers to ensure projects are constructed according to the contracted time frame, with oversight on job costing, and that the final project meets the owner's expectations.
• Ensure estimates and proposals are thoroughly reviewed and submitted on time.
• Review and provide guidance on monthly WIP.
• Communicate and coordinate with Senior Management and field leadership, establishing project objectives, procedures, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew members, foremen, or superintendents.
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve situations such as material quality or equipment operation/repair, monitoring and discussing production problems with co‑workers, managers, and supervisors.
• Lead and assist with business development pursuits.
• Develop and execute a strategy to grow market share in construction.
• Conduct construction site reviews, which may include daily inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, and codes.
• Plan and execute work to ensure the safety of the workforce and mitigate risk, ensuring compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, and other safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ Years of estimating and project management experience in the Heavy Civil industry.
• Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete projects on schedule.
• Advanced knowledge and skills using various Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of HCSS and scheduling software is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills are essential.
• Must maintain confidentiality and contribute to a team‑oriented work environment.
• Must be willing to travel for short periods within the Intermountain region.
• Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.