What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager/Estimator - Structures position at Knife River Corporation - Mountain West?
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.
Knife River Idaho is seeking a driven and experienced Structures Project Manager/Estimator to join our team. This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual who thrives in both the office and the field while balancing precision in preconstruction with confident leadership on active job sites.
This position will play a key role in bidding, planning, and executing concrete structure projects including DOT bridges and heavy highway construction. You'll work closely with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to ensure each job is delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Review drawings, specifications, and visit job sites to determine scope of work
-Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and prepare complete cost estimates
-Submit timely and competitive bids to owners, contractors, and agencies
-Assist with client planning, pricing, and project design needs
-Coordinate project execution with superintendents and field leadership
-Support project scheduling, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and billing
-Monitor and track job costs, production, and material needs
-Maintain daily communication with owners and project stakeholders
-Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (MSHA, OSHA, DOT)
-Provide problem-solving support for material, labor, and equipment issues on-sit
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
-Experience with public and private sector projects
-Excellent communication and leadership skills
-5 years of experience in a PM/Estimator role in heavy highway or concrete bridge construction
-Proven experience working on DOT bridge projects
-Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
-Strong understanding of concrete structures, job costing, scheduling, and managing field crews
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and construction software (HCSS preferred)
-Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to dynamic project demands
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
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 unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River
5450 W Gowen Rd.
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