Project Manager/Estimator - Structures

Knife River Corporation

• $80K — $95K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in a project management or estimating role in heavy highway or concrete bridge construction
  • Proven experience on DOT bridge projects
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Strong understanding of concrete structures and job costing
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and construction software (HCSS preferred)
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required

Responsibilities

  • Assist in reviewing plans, specifications, and site conditions for various concrete structure types
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for concrete, rebar, formwork, and structural elements
  • Help prepare estimates and bids for diverse project sizes
  • Learn to develop project sequences, formwork plans, and production expectations
  • Collaborate with superintendents and field crews on scheduling and job coordination
  • Track job progress, costs, and quantities with guidance from senior project managers
  • Work with owners, inspectors, and design teams to resolve field issues
  • Support safe and efficient execution of all concrete operations

Benefits

  • Opportunity for significant long-term career growth
  • Team-oriented, people-first work environment
  • Exposure to a variety of complex concrete projects
  • Support for professional development and skill enhancement
  • Collaborative work with skilled crews in a diverse role
Full Job Description
Knife River Idaho is seeking a motivated Concrete Structures Project Manager/Estimator who is eager to grow their skills in a division that has expanded from 3 employees to over 60 in the last 15 years. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in some areas of concrete or heavy civil work who wants to learn more and advance in a team-oriented, people-first environment.

Our structures division delivers a wide variety of general and complex concrete work, including:

- Concrete flatwork and slabs

- Cast-in-place boxes, vaults, and culverts

- Concrete paving using Bidwells, roller screeds, and other methods

- Structural and retaining walls

- Water/wastewater tanks and containment structures

- Heavy-civil structural systems

- Specialty contractor-designed solutions, including slide-in-place bridges

If you're someone who likes variety, enjoys working with skilled crews, and is looking for real advancement potential, this role offers significant long-term growth.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Assist in reviewing plans, specifications, and site conditions across a broad range of concrete structure types

- Perform or support quantity takeoffs for concrete, rebar, formwork, and structural elements

- Help prepare estimates and bids for projects ranging from small concrete packages to major structural installations

- Learn to develop project sequences, formwork plans, pour strategies, and production expectations

- Collaborate with superintendents and field crews to support scheduling, material procurement, and job coordination

- Track job progress, costs, and quantities with guidance from senior project managers

- Work with owners, inspectors, and design teams to resolve field issues

- Support safe and efficient execution of all concrete operations

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience

-Experience with public and private sector projects

-Excellent communication and leadership skills

-5+ years of experience in a PM/Estimator role in heavy highway or concrete bridge construction

-Proven experience working on DOT bridge projects

-Valid driver's license and clean driving record required

-Strong understanding of concrete structures, job costing, scheduling, and managing field crews

-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and construction software (HCSS preferred)

-Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to dynamic project demands

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

How To Apply:
If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River
5450 W Gowen Rd.

Boise, Idaho 83709

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