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V.P./General Manager

Knife River Construction
Chico, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/4/2025

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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