Knife River Corporation · 2 months ago
Senior Project Manager Estimator
Tangent, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKnife River Corporation is a construction company seeking a Senior Project Manager Estimator. The role involves reviewing plans, preparing cost estimates for heavy/civil construction projects, and managing awarded contracts while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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Responsibilities
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 estimate/ 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 (ie: billings, subcontract payments, material payments, collections, etc.)
Manage assigned projects that were successfully bid
Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance
Assure all company safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field required
3-5 years of experience in estimating
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
A valid Oregon driver's license. This position may require some travel
Ability to work flexible schedules as estimating and project management demands fluctuate
Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers
Preferred
Management experience preferred
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
Company
Knife River Corporation
Knife River is a contracting and construction materials supplying company that deals with marine, highway, and concrete construction.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$277.56M2023-11-06Post Ipo Secondary· $277.56M
2023-06-01IPO
Leadership Team
Glenn R. Pladsen
Chief Excellence Officer
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