Remote Asset Manager – Operations & Reliability Leader

Mercor; Bend (OR); Remote; USD 189,117,000 - 269,348,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Incentives

Years of Service Recognition

Job summary

Knife River seeks a Division Asset Manager to oversee the lifecycle and optimization of division assets, including equipment, vehicles, and facilities. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and align asset strategies with business goals in a remote, full-time role.

The role requires 10+ years in construction materials, strong analytical skills, and up to 40% travel. You will collaborate with safety and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence and asset reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a management-level position within the construction materials or construction industries.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, inventory systems, and maintenance practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to travel approximately 40% of the time is necessary.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to manage and mentor teams.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory compliance in the construction materials industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inventory of all assets within the division, including equipment, vehicles, and facilities, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and analyze costs to identify opportunities for savings while maintaining quality.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and extend asset lifespan.
• Ensure all assets meet safety and regulatory standards, working closely with safety and compliance teams.
• Lead and mentor a team of Equipment Managers, technicians, and support staff, fostering professional growth and promoting teamwork.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and service providers for asset procurement, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Track equipment performance metrics, conduct inspections, and implement data-driven improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Prepare regular reports on asset utilization, costs, performance, and other metrics for divisional leadership review.
• Work with division and regional leadership to align asset management strategies with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Asset lifecycle

Maintenance planning

Data analysis

Vendor management

Team mentoring

Travel readiness

Asset management software

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Knife River seeks a Division Asset Manager to oversee the lifecycle and optimization of division assets, including equipment, vehicles, and facilities. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and align asset strategies with business goals in a remote, full-time role.

The role requires 10+ years in construction materials, strong analytical skills, and up to 40% travel. You will collaborate with safety and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence and asset reliability.