Project Superintendent (Seasonal)

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success and we are committed to giving them the tools training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River we take care of our team because we know its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This is a seasonal position you can use your winters off to travel hunt fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

This position is responsible to help administer awarded project contracts (asphalt grading and concrete. This includes analyzing blueprints specifications proposals and other documentation and planning directing and coordinating activities of designated projects to ensure projects are safely completed on time and within budget. Position requires work outdoor and the ability to work in team environment.

• Gravel Base To oversee efficiency of gravel submittals ensure compaction tests are correct.

• Milling Oversee the efficiency of milling process from milling crew trucking and clean up.

• Paving Submit paving submittals to State/City or project owner oversee the efficiency of pacing process

• Job Site Oversee the traffic control structure establish job boards with required notifications

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.

1. Plans directs and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Reviews project proposals to determine time frame funding limitations procedures for accomplishing project staffing and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
2. Safely and properly manage and coordinate activities of project with department Superintendents/Foreman.
3. Complete necessary paperwork - SWPPP is properly updated documentation of daily process reports
4. Approve and review work hours for crew and pertinent job information daily
5. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality equipment operation/repair etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
6. Communicate effectively (verbal listening written); Self-motivated team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
7. Ensure MSHA OSHA EPA DNR Lockout/Tagout safety and environmental regulation compliance.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Communicate effectively (verbal listening written) and work with people under high stress situations.
2. Self-motivated team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements)

1. Minimum 5 years experience in product line and supervisory role
2. Experience in HCSS and Microsoft Office
3. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
4. Ability to work flexible shifts including overtime possible nights and some Saturdays.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application please come to the office for assistance.