Project Engineer

Knife River - MT; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical

401K

Vacation/Sick Leave/Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River - MT is seeking a dependable Project Engineer to join our team. This role is crucial for preparing project bids, managing contracts, and ensuring quality control on construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree in Construction Engineering Management, strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, and excellent communication abilities. We provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• College degree in CEM or related field required.
• Strong computer skills required - fluency in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Help project managers prepare agency bid documents.
• Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts.
• Coordinate with Construction Manager and establish project objectives.
• Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work.
• Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations.

Skills

Strong Computer skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Basic survey skills

Teamwork

Commitment to quality

Education

College degree in CEM or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS Heavy Bid

Bluebeam

Agtek

Job description

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, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.

Knife River is looking for a dependable Project Engineer to join our team!

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree in CEM or related field required
• Strong Computer skills required - fluency in Microsoft Office, experience with HCSS Heavy Bid / Heavy Job, Bluebeam, Agtek preferred.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have good math skills and the ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Basic survey skills and the ability to read plans and specifications.
• The ability to work well with others as a team and handle pressure and stressful situations positively.
• Must have a strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and safety.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Help project managers prepare agency bid documents and submit bids per outlined guidelines.
• Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts (quantity tracking, material procurement, equipment utilization, labor tracking).
• Coordinate with Construction Manager and field leadership, establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimated/completed to support forecasting for future project performance in HCSS tools.
• Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work including scheduling, procurement, and change order/supplemental work processes.
• Monitor/Manage subcontractor's work.
• Partner with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (ie: billings, subcontract payments, material payments, collections, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operations, material quantity discrepancies).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Build and maintain relationships with agencies and community leaders.
• Help project managers with material takeoffs for bids.
• Ensure that work in progress conforms to specifications, is of high quality, and adheres to schedules.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings and visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposal.
• Help project managers determine labor, equipment and material requirements to complete project and use information to prepare bid/estimate proposal.
• Other miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor.

Benefits:

• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Vacation/Sick Leave/Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

How To Apply:

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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River
PO Box 30238
Billings, MT 59107

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