GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

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 General Superintendent at our Casper, WY operation.  In this role, you will oversee the operational tasks of our construction projects providing direct support and guidance to the crews. This is a high level operations position working under the direction of the General Manager and alongside the Project management team for the construction of heavy civil public and private construction projects. 

Major Job Responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Ability to work overtime, some nights and weekends as projects require.
• Experience with WYDOT rules and regulations a plus.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
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How To Apply:

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.

Knife River Wyoming offers a 401(k) as well as 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.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

You may apply online at kniferiver.com\careers

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:

PO Box 610

Casper, WY 82602