SUPERINTENDENT

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Work with Estimators/Project Managers & Project Foremen to facilitate successful completion of all phases of construction projects from preconstruction to completion

- Coordinate team members, equipment needs, and materials requirements for construction projects and work closely with Project Managers to assure smooth operations

- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behavior observed

- Oversee the recruitment of new team members and help foremen with crew development

- Administer the continuous and multi-disciplinary training of all construction personnel

- Coordinate with team members and subcontractors to ensure all work is within project scope and specifications

- Coordinate with engineers, inspectors and clients/owner representatives to ensure safe and timely completion of project(s)

- Develop and maintain a resource-loaded master construction schedule identifying project assignment for key team members and equipment

- Coordinate with Estimators/Project Managers to accomplish timely project procurement

- Assist with the development of project(s) schedules and monitors production to assure timely, high quality, project completion

- Maintain project schedule once developed and track job productivity to help make resource allocation decisions

- Help develop three-week lookahead schedules with foremen and project managers, review schedules with each project foreman and track productivity

- Review project schedules for upcoming tasks and help project management keep foremen informed on upcoming tasks, specs and procurement needs

- Review daily cost reports and adjust operations as needed

- Conduct regular safety meetings and help address areas/conditions requiring attention

- Responsible for the timely completion of a wide range of documents and forms

- Must become fluent with ODOT and Local Agency Specifications

- Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

- Ten plus years of related construction experience in highway/paving/construction and DOT projects

- Extensive knowledge of grading/excavation and paving construction operations and equipment

- Working knowledge of job cost accounting and estimating

- Strong leadership skills with high integrity

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

- Strong problem solving and analytical skills

- Strong prioritization and organizations skills

- Must be customer driven in both private and public markets

- Must display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers

- Ability to work flexible shifts which include days, nights, weekends and overtime

- Basic computer skills required; experience with HCSS Heavy Bid/Heavy Job, MS Project and MS Excel preferred

- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen - Valid driver's license with a good driving record

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 application at www.kniferiver.com 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 541-693-5900 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