CONTRACTING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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.

We are hiring a Contracting Administrative Assistant for our Medford, OR operation. In this role, you'll provide administrative support to the contracting department.

Major Job Responsibilities will include:

• Perform contracting administrative duties at the direction of the Contract Administration Manager.
• Assist with the preparation of subcontract documents and submissions.
• Order bid bonds and insurance certificates.
• Maintain vendor databases.
• Assist with billing, collections, and job cost inquiries.
• Provide customer service to outside agencies and respond to inquiries from department personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Skilled with Excel.
• Proficient with standard Microsoft applications.
• Mathematical competence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize duties.
• Flexibility with schedule to work overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of basic accounting functions, preferred.
• Experience with JD Edwards accounting software, preferred.