Project Manager/Estimator - Idaho Falls

Knife River - MT; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River is seeking an experienced estimator and project manager for civil construction projects in Idaho. The role involves bidding, planning, coordinating with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers, and ensuring safe, on-time project execution.

The position requires 5+ years in estimating or PM, travel for long durations, and a BS degree or equivalent. Proficiency in MS Office and HCSS bidding is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in civil construction estimating or project management.

Responsibilities

• Review specs, drawings, and sites to determine bid scope.
• Determine labor, equipment, and material needs for bid estimates.
• Submit timely bid proposals to project owners, managers, and general contractors.
• Provide design, planning, and pricing assistance to customers.
• Coordinate with senior management to set objectives, procedures, and schedules.
• Supervise field crew or superintendents as needed and track quantities.
• Support efficient project execution through scheduling, procurement, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Estimating & PM

Communication

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

BS degree in construction

Tools

HCSS bidding

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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, scheduling, assisting superintendents, coordinating subcontractors, preparing and reviewing billings, tracking costs, investigation of problems, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre‑bid meetings and project sites to determine scope of work for bids/estimates.
• Determine labor, equipment, and material requirements to complete the project and use that information for bid/estimate proposals.
• Submit complete bid/estimate proposals to project owners, managers, and/or general contractors in a timely and professional manner, providing clarifications 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 to establish project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements.
• Provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew, foremen 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 subcontractor work.
• Work with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts, such as billings, sub‑contract payments, material payments, collections, etc.
• Manage projects (responsible for all bids unless reassigned).
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve situations, such as material quality or equipment operation/repair. Monitor and discuss production problems with co‑workers and managers.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Estimating and/or Project Management experience in civil construction with a minimum of 5 years of civil construction experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Degree or equivalent education, certification, or experience in a related construction background.
• HCSS bidding experience preferred.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders.
• Understanding of environmental and safety regulatory compliance requirements.

How to Apply

You may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.com.
If you are unable to apply online, mail a completed application to:

5450 W. Gowen Road
Boise, ID 83709

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.