Division Asset Manager — Strategy, Maintenance & Leadership

Knife River Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Anchorage, AK seeks an experienced Asset Manager to oversee the division's assets, including equipment, vehicles, and facilities. You will optimize lifecycle management, budgets, vendor contracts, and maintenance planning to minimize downtime and costs.

You will lead a team of Equipment Managers and technicians, drive data-driven improvements, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and report metrics to divisional leadership to align asset strategy with business

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a management-level position within the construction materials or construction industries.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, inventory systems, and maintenance practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to travel approximately 40% of the time is necessary.
• Proficiency in asset management software and tools.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to manage and mentor teams.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory compliance in the construction materials industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inventory of assets across the division, ensuring policy compliance.
• Develop budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and analyze costs for savings while preserving quality.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Ensure assets meet safety and regulatory standards with safety/compliance teams.
• Lead and mentor Equipment Managers, technicians, and staff to foster growth and teamwork.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for procurement, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Track asset performance metrics, perform inspections, and drive data-based improvements.
• Prepare regular reports on utilization, costs, performance for divisional leadership review.
• Align asset management strategies with business goals with division/regional leaders.

Skills

Asset lifecycle management

Inventory systems

Maintenance practices

Leadership

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Vendor negotiation

Safety compliance

Travel availability

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Knife River Corporation in Anchorage, AK seeks an experienced Asset Manager to oversee the division's assets, including equipment, vehicles, and facilities. You will optimize lifecycle management, budgets, vendor contracts, and maintenance planning to minimize downtime and costs.

You will lead a team of Equipment Managers and technicians, drive data-driven improvements, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and report metrics to divisional leadership to align asset strategy with business