Project Manager/Estimator - Nampa

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company based in Boise is seeking an experienced individual for project management in asphalt and paving projects. Responsibilities include estimating and managing projects, preparing bid proposals, and ensuring safety compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and EPA regulations. Applicants are required to have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, with preferred qualifications of a BS degree. The role demands strong knowledge of highway materials and construction specifications, alongside the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years highway construction experience required.
• Knowledge of hot mix asphalt and chip seal operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot construction-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare bid/estimate proposals.
• Coordinate project objectives and schedules.
• Provide administrative management for awarded contracts.
• Supervise field crew members.

Skills

Estimating and/or Project Management experience

Highway materials knowledge

Construction specifications knowledge

Ability to travel

Knowledge of quality control

Building relationships

Environmental compliance understanding

Education

BS Degree or equivalent education

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS bidding software

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

1. Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings and visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposal.
2. Determine labor, equipment and material requirements to complete project and use information to prepare bid/estimate proposal.
3. 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.
4. Provide current and potential customers/clients prompt professional service including design, planning and pricing assistance.
5. Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts.
6. Coordinate with Senior Management and field leadership, establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements.
7. Provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew members/foreman or superintendents.
8. Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimated/completed to support forecasting for future project performance.
9. Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work including scheduling, procurement and change order/supplemental work processes.
10. Monitor subcontractors work.
11. Work with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (ie: billings, sub-contract payments, material payments, collections, etc.).
12. Manage project (responsible for all projects bid unless reassigned).
13. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
14. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Key Skills & Competencies

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

Additional Information

How To Apply: You may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.com. If unable to apply online, mail completed application to: 5450 W. Gowen Road, Boise, ID 83709. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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