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.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, mining, or a related field.
A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in mining, aggregates, or a related heavy industry.
Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale commercial and operational teams across multiple markets and operating sites.
7+ years' experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and planning.
Preferred Requirements:
An MBA or advanced degree.
Strong market development and customer relationship management skills.
Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Build a world-class safety culture in the region.
2. Develop and implement commercial and operational strategies to achieve desired business results.
3. Represent Knife River at a state and local level with joining relevant associations
4. Understand and maintain all royalty agreements
5. Ensure effective prioritization and allocation of resources to accelerate continuous improvement efforts and improve business results.
6. Improve market positions and increase market participation throughout the region.
7. Establish and grow strong customer relationships throughout the region.
8. Oversee and provide strategic solutions for aggregate operations, including capital projects.
9. Drive initiatives that promote continuous improvement across priority sites to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.
10. Ensure good stewardship over the company's assets.
11. Identify operational deficiencies and areas of opportunity for operational improvement.
12. Lead business development activities and acquisition analysis and integration activities.
13. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.
How to Apply:
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.
If unable to apply online, stop by our office at:
Knife River Corporation - Mountain Division
5450 W Gowen Rd
Boise, ID 83709
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Veterans: Put your skills to work with us!
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Regional Director of Aggregates position.
Knife River Corporation
Apr 12, 2025