EARTHWORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER

Knife River Corporation; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

8 Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Critical Illness Plan

Accident Coverage Plan

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in North Dakota is seeking a Grading Operations Manager to oversee labor, productivity, quality control and safety within the Operations Department. You will ensure safe and efficient operations, manage budgets, and drive process improvements across multiple sites with a focus on regulatory compliance and strong leadership.

The role requires 5+ years in civil construction, a Bachelor's degree, and a North Dakota driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in the civil construction industry.
• Valid North Dakota driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review bid requirements and prepare estimates and proposals.
• Determine labor, equipment and material needs for projects.
• Coordinate resources across the state for efficiency.
• Monitor maintenance and repairs of grading equipment.
• Develop yearly capital expenditure budgets.
• Submit bid proposals to owners and GC's with timely clarifications.
• Provide pricing assistance and professional service to customers.
• Oversee project objectives with Central Dispatch and supervise staff.
• Support operations; set expectations and review contributions.
• Implement policies, procedures and systems with management.
• Review invoices and ensure timely payment processing.
• Address customer issues and improve the customer experience.
• Ensure compliance with WIP procedures, revenue and cost reviews.
• Oversee job billing and project closeout activities.
• Communicate policies and issues in department meetings.
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with GM.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR safety regulations compliance.
• Work overtime including nights and weekends as needed.
• Always work safely and wear PPE as policy.
• Attend required shifts consistently and perform other duties.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team-player

Communication skills

Negotiating

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Civil construction experience

Tools

JDE

HCSS

Job description

At Knife River, we take care of our teams because we know they are the foundation of our success. We are one of the nation's largest construction materials producers and contractors, and our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join us and make an impact that will last for generations.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Grading Operations Manager will oversee the overall operations and is responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department. Ensure safe and efficient operations. Serve as a company representative on regulatory issues. Enhance the operational procedure, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes, enhanced management reporting and looks for opportunities to expand systems. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company's policies and applicable laws.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings and visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposal.
2. Determine labor, equipment and material requirements to complete project and use information to prepare bid/estimate proposal.
3. Coordinate resources throughout the state to optimize overall efficiency.
4. Monitor equipment maintenance programs and major repairs of grading equipment.
5. Establish and justify yearly capital expenditure budgets.
6. 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.
7. Provide current and potential customers/clients prompt professional service including pricing assistance.
8. Coordinate with Central Dispatch project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements. Will provide indirect or direct supervision to employees.
9. Provide ongoing support to operations in various departments; communicate job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions.
10. Work closely with the management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures and systems and to follow through with implementation.
11. Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.
12. Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.
13. Conduct reviews of projects to ensure compliance with Work in Progress (WIP) procedures and perform monthly assessments of revenue and cost.
14. Manage job billing processes and oversee project closeout activities.
15. Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings.
16. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, material availability, scheduling/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with General Manager.
17. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
18. Must work as needed, given the unpredictability of how long jobs or trips will take, including overtime, nights, and weekends.
19. Always work safely and act to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
20. Wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) in accordance with company policy.
21. Regular attendance is required.
22. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
2. Communication skills and positive interactions with a employees, customers and vendors required.
3. Negotiating, sales skills or customer service experience in civil construction.
4. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree in business, Construction Management, or equivalent years' experience.
2. Minimum of 5+ years' experience in the civil construction industry.
3. Valid North Dakota driver's license and acceptable driving record to meet Knife River Fleet policy.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum of 5+ years' experience in management.
2. Experience using JDE or HCSS

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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.

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