Project Engineer

At Knife River, we take care of our teams because we know they are the foundation of our success. We are one of the nation’s largest construction materials producers and contractors, and our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join us and make an impact that will last for generations.

Knife River is looking for a dependable Project Engineer to join our team!

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.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Vacation/Sick Leave/ Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

How To Apply:
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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River
PO Box 30238
Billings, MT 59107

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