Regional Manager of Corporate Development

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it is our people who make us successful. We are one of the Nation’s largest construction materials and contracting businesses. With over 1 billion tons of rock and over 5,700 employees across the western U.S., 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. Please consider joining our growing team today!

The Manager of Corporate Development will work as a member of the leadership team, supporting the VP of Corporate Development and the Mountain Region President on acquisitions, strategy development and other key projects and strategic initiatives. This position will source deals and lead the acquisition process from beginning through closing. You will collaborate with region presidents and other members of the senior leadership team across the corporation on various strategy development initiatives and acquisition projects. The role will also collaborate across regions on projects, processes, and experiences. The Manager of Corporate Development will take a lead role in acquisition opportunities, being able to execute a variety of activities related to sourcing, evaluating, and closing acquisitions with minimal oversight.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA a plus.

7 years of relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking or consulting

Strong financial, analytical, forecasting, and critical thinking skills

Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.

Strong presentation and communication skills

Strong drive to achieve and continue learning.

Ability to travel approximately up to 40%

Job Responsibilities:

Take a lead role executing the acquisition (M&A) process including, market and business assessments, sourcing, due diligence, valuation analysis, contract negotiation, integration, and post-closing issue resolution.

Analyze market reports and company information to assess potential acquisition opportunities.

Prepare detailed financial models to evaluate businesses.

Draft proposals, presentations, and other deliverables for senior leadership in support of acquisitions, investments, and other strategic initiatives

Lead diligence processes, coordinating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Facilitate integration planning and participate in its execution

Prepare ad-hoc research for the VP of Strategy & Development, Region President, and other members of the management team.

Assist with the development of strategic plans for various operations.

What the Life at Knife Offers:

Highly competitive salary and annual incentive plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits programs

401k retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

A fun, inclusive, people-first culture

How To Apply

You may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.com
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:

5450 W. Gowen Road
Boise, ID 83709

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

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.