Senior General Manager, Civil Construction & Materials

Knife River; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River seeks a strategic General Manager to lead the Casper, Wyoming construction and materials division. You will oversee civil construction, aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix operations, driving safety, quality, and profitability across projects and facilities.

The role calls for strong leadership, deep industry experience, and a track record of managing complex programs with travel as needed. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, OR 15 years of industry experience; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible management experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry, 15+ years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software relevant to the construction and materials industry.
• Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of mentoring teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.
• Experience in employee development, performance assessment, and training initiatives.
• Strong skills in estimating, planning, and operational analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of: Civil construction practices, asphalt paving, underground utilities, grading and excavation, aggregates and material quality control, ready-mix concrete production, and Industry safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations for civil construction, aggregate production and installation, asphalt production and sales, and ready-mix concrete operations.
• Developing strategic and operational plans including financial forecasting, market and competitor analysis, and labor planning.
• Identifying capital improvement and maintenance needs to support business objectives.
• Monitoring bidding activity and materials pricing to ensure competitiveness within the market.
• Ensuring project execution stays on schedule and within budget.
• Partnering with safety and environmental leaders to develop, enforce, and support safety protocols and compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, and DNR regulations.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key customers and identifying new business opportunities.
• Collaborating with estimating staff on project selection, pricing strategies, engineering input, and post-bid performance assessments.
• Overseeing equipment, plant, and facility maintenance and replacement programs.
• Developing and maintaining an organizational structure that supports business goals.
• Providing leadership and vision that fosters employee growth, retention, and a strong team culture.
• Traveling as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Estimating

Safety & compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CM/Engineering or 15 yrs experience

Job description

Knife River seeks a strategic General Manager to lead the Casper, Wyoming construction and materials division. You will oversee civil construction, aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix operations, driving safety, quality, and profitability across projects and facilities.

The role calls for strong leadership, deep industry experience, and a track record of managing complex programs with travel as needed. Competitive compensation is offered.