ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER

Knife River Corporation; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

8 Paid Holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance

Critical Illness Plan

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a project manager to administer awarded contracts, analyze plans, and coordinate activities to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role requires collaboration with clients and vendors, strong communication, and effective leadership under pressure.

Responsibilities include developing work plans, staffing, cost estimation, and ensuring DOT/OSHA safety compliance. Travel may be required; a BS in construction management or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates project activities to meet goals within time and funding parameters.
• Establishes work plans and staffing; assigns duties and authority.
• Communicates effectively with clients, vendors, and staff to resolve issues.
• Analyzes blueprints, specifications and proposals to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
• Administers negotiated contracts and tracks performance of awarded bids.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance across the project and fields.

Skills

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Independent work

Education

BS in Construction Management or equivalent experience

Tools

HCSS

MS Office

Job description

Requisition Number: ESTIM003949

• Posted : August 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

SIOUX CITY, IA 51105, USA

• Pay or shift range: $73,580 USD to $110,500 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Responsible to administer awarded project contracts. This includes analyzing, blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation, and planning, directing and coordinating activities of designated projects to ensure projects are safely completed on time and within budget. In addition, position will consult with clients, vendors or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Must be able to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) to all levels both within and outside the organization in a professional and timely manner.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Reviews project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Direct and coordinates activities of project personnel. Converse with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. Provide leading customer service and technical expertise.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for products, projects, or services. Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists. Consults with clients, vendors, and other individuals to provide cost factors and formulate estimates.
• Administer negotiated contracts. Coordinate proposals and activities of awarded bid proposals. Track contract performance.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Some travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• BS degree in Construction Management or equilivant experience
• Minimum 2 years project management experience
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

• HCSS preferred
• Fluency in Microsoft Office

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• Minimum 2 years project management experience
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

• 2-4 year degree preferred in construction management or engineering from an accredited college or equivalent

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• 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.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.