CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

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.

We are hiring a Contract Administrator for our Medford, OR operation. In this role, you’ll provide administrative support of a complex nature to the contracting department. The Contract Administrator is the liaison between the accounting and contracting departments and will require independent judgement to plan, prioritize and organize the workload.

Hourly Pay Range: $24.00 - $29.00 Depending on experience, skills and abilities.

Major Job Responsibilities will include:

• Perform all contract administrative duties at the direction of the Contract Administration Manager.
• Assist with the preparation of subcontract documents and submissions.
• Order bid bonds and insurance certificates.
• Maintain vendor databases.
• Assist with billing, collections, and job cost inquiries.
• Provide support to other division operations to ensure timely receipt of required documents.
• Provide necessary customer service to various federal & state agencies, customers, and vendors.
• Respond to inquiries and questions regarding prevailing wage issues, EEO responsibilities, certified payroll, and project administration.
• Assis with the month-end close and WIP process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Skilled with Excel.
• Proficient with standard Microsoft applications.
• Mathematical competence and knowledge of basic accounting functions, including A/R, A/P, P/R and G/L.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Work well under pressure and within tight deadlines to ensure deadlines are met.
• Flexibility with schedule to work overtime in the summer months and for month-end close.
• Experience with JD Edwards accounting software helpful but not required.
• Four years of experience in contract administration for materials/heavy highway construction or equivalent administrative experience, preferred.

How To Apply:
Knife River Materials 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.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)