Project Manager/Estimator

Construction Job Board USA; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River is seeking an estimator and project manager for highway construction projects. You will review proposals, prepare bids, and coordinate with owners, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely, accurate estimates and compliant project execution.

The role involves field coordination, travel as needed, and collaboration with senior leadership to meet project objectives and profitability. Knife River emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance across all assignments.

Qualifications

• Estimating and/or Project Management experience in highway construction with 2+ years.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and bid documents.
• Acumen for highway materials, specs, and trouble shooting.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and drawings to determine scope for bids.
• Prepare bid/estimate proposals with labor, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with owners, subcontractors and suppliers for pricing and scheduling.
• Provide project admin management for awarded contracts.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance on projects.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Travel willingness

Client relations

Education

BS Degree

Tools

HCSS bidding

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Summary

Estimating and managing public and private projects, completing bids, meeting and communicating with owners subcontractors and suppliers, preparing takeoffs, reviewing plans and specifications and scheduling. Assisting superintendents, coordination of subcontractors, preparing and reviewing billings, tracking costs and investigation of problems and troubleshooting.

Duties and 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.
• Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts.
• Coordinate with Senior Management and field leadership, establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements.
• Provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew members/foreman or superintendents.
• Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimated/completed to support forecasting for future project performance.
• Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work including scheduling, procurement and change order/supplemental work processes
• Monitor subcontractors work.
• Work with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (ie: billings, sub-contract payments, material payments, collections, etc.)
• Manage project (responsible for all projects bid unless reassigned)
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Estimating and/or Project Management experience in asphalt, paving, materials, and/or chipseal operations with a minimum of 2 years highway construction experience.

• Acumen for highway materials, construction specifications, and troubleshooting.
• Ability and willingness to travel for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Degree or Equivalent education/certification/ experience in related construction background.
• HCSS bidding experience preferred
• Fluency in Microsoft Office

Key Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of related production and placement practices and specifications for hot mix asphalt and/or chip seal.
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Control operations related to hot mix asphalt and/or chip seal.
• Ability to build & maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders.
• Understanding of environmental and safety regulatory compliance requirements. Additional Information

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

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.

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