Project Engineer

Knife River CorpMissoula, MT

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

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. Apply online at: jobs.kniferiver.com

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

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What is the work location for this position at Knife River Corp?

This job at Knife River Corp is located in Missoula, MT, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Knife River Corp?

Employer has not shared pay details for this role.

What employment applies to this position at Knife River Corp?

Knife River Corp lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Knife River Corp?

Knife River Corp is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Knife River Corp for this role?

Knife River Corp offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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