Senior Project Manager/Estimator

Knife River Corporation; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

401(k)

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager for its Utah Division. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs. The role requires independence and strong teamwork to deliver successful projects.

Responsibilities include cost reporting, tracking daily production, subcontract management, and maintaining budgets and schedules. A construction management or civil engineering degree and 5+ years PM experience with HCSS tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years minimum as Senior Project Manager; 10+ years in construction
• Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Experience with HCSS estimating software, scheduling software, quantity takeoffs, and contract items (billings, change orders, submittals)
• Strong customer relations skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost reporting and control systems
• Track daily production
• Maintain information processed in Heavy Job
• Assist with WIP worksheets and processes
• Assist with job setup
• Solicit and manage subcontract processes
• Manage subcontract process
• Ability to perform all functions of estimating
• Accurately maintain job budgets and schedules
• Perform other work as assigned
• Manage and direct overall project performance

Skills

Project management

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Quantity takeoffs

Customer relations

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

HCSS estimating software

Scheduling software

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:

Knife River is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager for our Utah Division.

Occasional travel will be necessary based on project needs.

This position will require you to be able to work both independently and as a team player.

Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and maintain cost reporting and control systems
• Track daily production
• Maintain information processed in Heavy Job
• Assist with WIP worksheets and processes
• Assist with job set up
• Solicit and manage subcontract process
• Manage subcontract process
• Ability to perform all functions of estimating
• Accurately maintain job budgets and schedules
• Perform other work as assigned
• Manage and direct overall project performance

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 5 + years minimum working as a Senior Project Manager and a minimum of 10 years in the construction industry.

Education: Degree in either Construction Management or Civil Engineering

You must have experience with HCSS estimating software, Scheduling software, Quantity takeoffs, Contract Related Items such as Billings, Change Orders, Submittals, etc. as well as Strong Customer Relation skills.

We offer a competitive salary, vehicle and full benefit package including 401K, Medical, Dental & Vision.

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