VP Construction Operations -- Lewiston

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 Requirements:

1. Bachelors' degree in Business, CM, or Engineering with 5 or more years of progressively responsible management experience at Knife River.
2. Fifteen or more years of construction experience.
3. Experience working and managing complex projects.
4. Proficient knowledge in computer skills and computer software relative to construction industry.
5. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, lead and mentor others.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including making presentations.
7. Experience in training, developing and assessing company personnel.

Preferred Requirements:

1. Advanced degree in construction, engineering, business or related field with fifteen year's experience in a construction setting.
2. Significant knowledge of construction operations with strong emphasis on math and analytical skills as well as estimating, planning and process skills.
3. Must have knowledge of General Civil Construction.
   
   
   
   1. Asphalt Paving & Chipseal
   2. Bridge Construction
   3. Underground Construction
   4. Grading and Excavation
   5. Material Quality Control Characteristics
   6. Familiarity with the Idaho Transportation Department
   7. Safety Metrics and Protocols common to this industry
   
   
   
   

Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for developing operational plans that includes finance, competitor and market assessments and labor needs. Identifies and plans for capital improvements and maintenance needs to support the operations.
2. Closely monitors bidding and materials pricing to maintain a competitive advantage within the markets.
3. Oversees the day to day operational activities of the company to endure that projects are on schedule and within budget.
4. Partners with safety and environmental leaders to develop, train, enforce and support safe practices and policies.
5. Works to develop and maintain working relationships with major customers and seeks out potential customers.
6. Oversees the estimating staff to identify potential projects to bid, pricing of projects, engineering and operational approaches to completing projects and assessment of post bid project success rates.
7. Works with appropriate staff and vendors to oversee the maintenance and replacement programs of equipment, plants and other facilities.
8. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation is in compliance and being upheld to the highest standard.
9. Develop organizational structure to support business plan levels.
10. Provide leadership and vision to foster employee growth and retention
11. Ability to travel on short notice and for extended periods.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Knowledge of computer systems and software.
4. Able to work independently and under time constraints.