GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

About the role

Knife River is 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 General Superintendent at our Casper, WY operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for Superintendents and Foremen on various projects around the state.
• Provide daily coaching to field Foremen and Superintendents.
• Create and manage project schedules.
• Track and report daily costs.
• Review and provide guidance on monthly job costing and WIP.
• Monitor and communicate project progress, identifying any concerns, delays or issues to senior managers, agencies and project owners.
• Review daily labor reports and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Manage equipment for appropriate utilization and maintenance.
• Ensure inventory for projects is available and tracked.
• Provide direction to field supervisors for employee relations issues.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• 5 years of supervisory experience for the construction of heavy civil projects.
• Experience and competency using job cost tracking software (HCSS, JDE, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships, create a team-oriented work environment, maintain confidentiality.
• Effectively plan work and communicate plan to field supervisors, project managers, agencies, owners, and community.
• Prioritize deadlines, stay organized and work well in fast-paced environment.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, state and federal regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Able to work overtime, some nights and weekends as projects require.
• Experience with WYDOT rules and regulations a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in job cost tracking software.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and scheduling expertise.
• Equipment management and maintenance knowledge.
• Inventory control and compliance with regulations.
• Employee relations and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• COMPANY PAID medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.
• Paid holidays after 30 days and Paid time off (PTO) offered after 90 days successful employment.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and can vary based on project needs.