Highway Construction Project Estimator & Manager

Knife River; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation, a leading construction materials producer and contractor, is seeking an experienced estimator and project manager for highway projects in Billings, MT. You will review plans, prepare bids, coordinate with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers, and help manage costs and schedules.

The role requires familiarity with asphalt, paving, and chip seal, along with strong communication skills and willingness to travel as needed to serve public and private clients.

Qualifications

• Estimating and/or project management experience in asphalt, paving, materials.
• Acumen for highway materials, construction specifications, and troubleshooting.
• Ability and willingness to travel for long periods of time.

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 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.

Skills

Estimating

Project Management

Highway construction

Education

BS Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knife River Corporation, a leading construction materials producer and contractor, is seeking an experienced estimator and project manager for highway projects in Billings, MT. You will review plans, prepare bids, coordinate with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers, and help manage costs and schedules.

The role requires familiarity with asphalt, paving, and chip seal, along with strong communication skills and willingness to travel as needed to serve public and private clients.