Project Manager

Knife River Corporation

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field required.
  • 5-8 years of Heavy Civil construction experience.
  • Experience in estimating preferred.
  • Knowledge of cost control systems and use of computerized estimating and scheduling programs.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to problem solve and communicate corrective actions effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Review plans and proposal specifications to prepare detailed cost estimates.
  • Visit project sites to determine scope of work for bid proposals and attend pre-bid meetings.
  • Submit completed bid proposals to project owners and contractors professionally and timely.
  • Provide clarification on submitted information as needed.
  • Manage awarded contracts and coordinate with Construction Manager to establish project objectives and procedures.
  • Provide oversight and support to field crew members and supervise as required.
  • Maintain documentation of estimated and completed work to support project performance forecasting.

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities in a growing company.
  • Supportive work environment with emphasis on team collaboration.
  • Focused on safety and environmental compliance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Review plans & proposal specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, review sub quotes & material prices, close out bids, and help prepare written proposals for public and private heavy/civil construction and asphalt paving projects.
  • Visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposals and attend pre-bid meetings.
  • Submit completed bid/estimate proposals to project owners, managers and/or general contractors in a timely and professional manner.
  • Provide any clarification on information submitted as needed.
  • Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts.
  • Coordinate with Construction Manager and field leadership, establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements.
  • May provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew members/foreman or superintendents.
  • Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimated/completed to support forecasting for future project performance.
  • 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 (i.e.: billings, subcontract payments, material payments, collections, etc.).
  • Manage assigned projects and projects that were successfully bid.
  • Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  • Assure all company safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
  • Other duties assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field required.
  • 5-8 years of Heavy Civil construction experience.
  • Experience in estimating preferred.
  • Prior knowledge of cost control systems and experience in the use of computerized estimating, quantity takeoff and scheduling programs.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to read and thoroughly understand construction plans and specifications.
  • Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.
  • Ability to problem solve and communicate corrective actions quickly and effectively.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules as estimating and project management demands fluctuate.
  • Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers.

How To Apply:
If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Casper
PO Box 610
Casper, WY 82602

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