Project Engineer

Knife River Corporation; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Missoula, MT is seeking a dependable Project Engineer to join our team. You will support project managers with bid preparation, quantities, scheduling, and procurement, ensuring work meets specifications and safety standards.

This role requires a construction/engineering degree and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HCSS tools; Bluebeam and Agtek are a plus. You will collaborate with field leadership, track materials, and help maintain high-quality project

Qualifications

• Requires college degree in CEM or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and communication.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid/Heavy Job, Bluebeam and Agtek preferred.

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.
• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Math skills

Education

College degree in Construction Engineering Management (CEM) or related field

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid / Heavy Job

Bluebeam

Agtek

Job description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

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.
• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

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