Grading Operations Manager

Job Category: Manager

Requisition Number: GRADI

Posting Details

Posted: December 17, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379, USA

Pay or shift range: $130,000 USD to $160,000 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Job Details

Description

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.

As a Grading Operations Manager, you will oversee the overall operation and be responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures as establishes and set for the Operations Department. Ensure safe and efficient operations. Serve as a company representative on regulatory issues. Enhance the operational procedure, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business process, enhanced management reporting and looks for opportunity to expand systems. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with companies' policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Construction Management or equivalent years' experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in the civil construction industry.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license and acceptable driving record to meet Knife River Fleet policy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in management.
• Experience using JDE or HCSS

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings and visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposal.
• Determine labor, equipment and material requirements to complete project and use information to prepare bid/estimate proposal.
• Submit complete bid/estimate proposals to project owners, managers and/or general contractors in a timely and professional manner, provide any clarification on information submitted as needed.
• Provide current and potential customers/clients prompt professional service including pricing assistance.
• Coordinate with Central Dispatch project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements. Will provide indirect or direct supervision to employees.
• Provide ongoing support to operations in various departments; communicate job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions.
• Work closely with the General Manager and management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures and systems and to follow through with implementation.
• Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for