KNIFE RIVER- PROJECT ENGINEER

Job Summary:

Knife River is 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 go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

-Help project managers prepare agency bid documents and submit bids per outlined guidelines.

-Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts (quantity tracking, material procurement, equipment utilization, labor tracking).

-Coordinate with Construction Manager and field leadership, establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules, and performance requirements.

-Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimated/completed to support forecasting for future project performance in HCSS tools.

-Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work including scheduling, procurement, and change order/supplemental work processes.

-Monitor/Manage subcontractor’s work.

-Partner with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (ie: billings, subcontract payments, material payments, collections, etc.)

-Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operations, material quantity discrepancies).

-Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.

-Build and maintain relationships with agencies and community leaders.

-Help project managers with material takeoffs for bids.

-Ensure that work in progress conforms to specifications, is of high quality, and adheres to schedules.

-Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings and visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposal.

-Help project managers determine labor, equipment and material requirements to complete project and use information to prepare bid/estimate proposal.

-Other miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

-College degree in CEM or related field required

-Strong Computer skills required - fluency in Microsoft Office, experience with HCSS Heavy Bid / Heavy Job, Bluebeam, Agtek preferred.

-Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

-Must have good math skills and the ability to organize and prioritize work.

-Basic survey skills and the ability to read plans and specifications.

-The ability to work well with others as a team and handle pressure and stressful situations positively.

-Must have a strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and safety.

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

- 401K with Company Match

- Profit Sharing

- 8 Paid Holidays

- Paid Time Off

- Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Program

- Safety Incentives

- Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. Below are examples of the many jobs within the military that are transferable to our position.

Air Force: Cost Analysis

Army: Engineer Officer; Acquisitions, Logistics & Technology

Navy: Construction Planner & Estimator Specialist

Marines: Combat Engineer; Facilities Engineering Officer