PROJECT ENGINEER

Description

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 performances requirements

Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimate/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

Monito/Manage subcontractor's work

Partner with contract manager to review and process financial aspects of contracts (I.e.: 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 coworkers/managers and 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 of 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 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.

Additional Information:

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following 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 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 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Permanent