Quality Control Manager - Montana

Job Summary

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.

Job Responsibilities Will Include

• Ability to manage work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors
• Work with each Montana division to build and manage Quality Control Programs with teams of technicians and technical staff.
• Responsibility for financial efficiency and performance of Quality Control Department in support of all operations (Aggregates, Redi-Mix, Asphalt, and Construction).
• Work amongst industry peers through trade associations on Quality Related issues.
• Work with Montana’s Estimating Departments to develop Quality Control costs and identify potential risks.
• Develop and implement Quality Control Best Practices and procedures for all Montana Division.
• Ensure all material and work performed is in conformance with contractual requirements.
• Verify all material incorporated into the project conforms to all submittals, project specifications and drawings.
• Understand and execute the required testing procedures in conformance with the contract documents and industry standards.
• Create/Prepare outgoing correspondence to the clients, subcontractors, and other outside entities, ensuring accuracy, quality and professionalism of work.
• Monitor, document and track Quality Control documents including but not limited to Quality Control Plans, Daily Reports, Testing Reports and Inspection Reports.
• Review all special inspection and material testing performed by third parties.
• Have availability to Knife River team members to effectuate the delivery of quality products to customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' heavy civil experience in a Quality Control capacity.
• Strong team building and management skills.
• Strong Knowledge of AASHTO, ASTM, Agency and project standards governing testing methods and acceptance criteria.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Suite experience.
• Must be able to apply moderate complex mathematical equations.
• Candidate must communicate effectively (listening, speaking writing) and be able to multi-task under pressure and complete tasks by deadlines. The candidate must be self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills, able to maintain positive customer relations and be respectful of others.
• OSHA 30 preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record that meets company fleet policy requirements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with estimating and costing program (HCSS/Heavy Job/B.I.).
• Experience in Quality Control Electronic Programs (Stonemont, etc.).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent plus higher education or equivalent in related field.
  
  

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off including holidays.

Employee Assistance Program

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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.