PROJECT MANAGER

Knife River - ND; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good Pay

Good Benefits

Job summary

Knife River - ND in Williston, North Dakota is seeking a project manager to plan, direct, and coordinate project activities. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in construction management or engineering and have at least 2 years of project management experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. The position involves ensuring compliance with various regulations and maintaining positive customer relations. Flexible working hours, including overtime and some weekends, may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure, medical card, and acceptable driving record.
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project.
• Reviews project proposals and determines time frame and procedures.
• Establishes a work plan and staffing.
• Confers with project staff for work plans and assignments.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel.
• Prepares status and project reports.
• Communicates effectively and maintains positive customer relations.
• Ensures compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR regulations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

2-4 year degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

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, 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.

This position plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM. Two Saturdays per month. This can vary depending on the project.

Minimum Requirements

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

Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame.
• Reviews project proposals to determine time frame, 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.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel.
• Reviews status report and prepares project reports.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. Meet with customers and satisfy their needs.
• Monitor subcontractor's work.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly to assure all invoices are paid.
• Manage projects (responsible for all projects bid unless reassigned).
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self‑motivated, team‑player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co‑workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.