What are the responsibilities and job description for the V.P./General Manager position at Knife River Construction?
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Management, or Engineering with 5 or more years of progressively responsible management experience at Knife River or 15 year's relevant experience in lieu of a college degree.
- 10 or more years of construction experience.
- Experience working and managing complex projects.
- Proficient knowledge in computer skills and computer software relative to construction industry.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, lead and mentor others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including making presentations.
- Experience in training, developing and accessing company personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in construction, engineering, business or related field with fifteen years’ experience in a construction setting.
- Significant knowledge of construction operations with strong emphasis on math and analytical skills as well as estimating, planning and process skills.
- Must have knowledge of General Civil Construction.
- Asphalt Paving
- Underground Construction
- Grading and Excavation
- Material Quality Control Characteristics
- Familiarity with California Department of Transportation
- Safety Metrics and Protocols common to this industry
Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Closely monitors bidding and materials pricing to maintain a competitive advantage within the markets.
- Oversees the day-to-day operational activities of the company to ensure that projects are on schedule and within budget.
- Partners with safety and environmental leaders to develop, train, enforce and support safe practices and policies.
- Works to develop and maintain working relationships with major customers and seeks out potential customers.
- 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.
- Works with appropriate staff and vendors to oversee the maintenance and replacement programs of equipment, plants and other facilities.
- Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation is in compliance and being upheld to the highest standard.
- Develop organizational structure to support business plan levels.
- Provide leadership and vision to foster employee growth and retention
- Ability to travel on short notice and for extended periods.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
- Strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software.
- Able to work independently and under time constraints.
Experience
Required- 15 year(s): Construction Experience
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field
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