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Knife River Corporation

Project Engineer

Knife River Corporation, Rawlins, Wyoming, United States, 82301

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At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

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 site visits 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 Casper, PO Box 610, Casper, WY 82602. The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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