Contract Administrator at Knife River Corporation in Cheyenne, WY | Kablio

Role

Description

pre‑qualification

bid submissions

data entry

insurance docs

subcontract mgmt

record filing

Responsible for assisting in pre-qualification filings including all appropriate licensing and bonds.
Submit bids; Quest CDM, Bid X, ACHD Open Gov, Bonfire, Onvia/Demand Star, Zycus, etc and maintain all bidding information.
Data entry as requested in various company software programs.
Orders insurance certificates, bonds, and other contract required documents for awarded projects.
Assist in finding projects to bid in all states, counties, municipalities, etc.
Assists in creating and issuing subcontracts.
Ensure proper filing and storage of records.
Ensures all required paperwork is submitted for upcoming bids.
Update weekly agenda and submit to appropriate estimator or division.
Procure bid packets, bid bonds, signatures, and distribute appropriately.
Assists in ensuring that all subcontractors have provided certificates of insurance by maintaining a current database of all information pertaining to each project/contract.

Requirements

microsoft office

high school

data entry

administrative support

construction experience

customer service

Superior organizational skills.
Proven ability to perform and maintain a positive attitude and work safely.
Fluency in Microsoft Office.
Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible.
Experience meeting deadlines.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Previous construction and/or HR experience helpful.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work independently, perform a variety of work assignments, and manage multiple priorities.
Must have experience in administrative support and functions, with very strong computer skills, strong data entry skills.
One year of customer service or administrative/office management experience preferred.
Reliability in checking own work to ensure accuracy.
Must be flexible in hours and days worked. Extended hours necessary at times for completion of projects which include weekends and holidays at times.
Must pass background check.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must pass background check.

Company

Overview

Founded 1992

Year Established

The company was established in 1992, marking its beginning in the construction materials industry.

Provides aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and other materials for infrastructure projects.
Serves customers in both public and private sectors across the United States.
Typical projects include road construction, bridge building, and commercial and residential developments.
Committed to quality and timely project completion, acting as a trusted partner in infrastructure development.
Strength lies in an extensive network of production facilities, enabling the support of a wide range of construction needs.

Culture + Values

People: Success Depends on Each Other
Safety: Top Priority on Every Task, Every Time
Quality: Setting Ourselves Apart
Environment: Keeping Our Communities Beautiful
Putting people first: taking care of employees, customers and communities by operating with integrity and always striving for excellence

Environment + Sustainability

33%

Renewable Diesel Usage

In 2024, renewable diesel accounted for 33% of total diesel fuel consumption, contributing to reduced emissions since initial use in 2021.

Several thousand

Rail Transport Reduction

Rail transport has reduced over-the-road truck deliveries by thousands annually, significantly cutting emissions and traffic.

2022-23

Emission Tracking Baseline

Established a baseline for emissions in 2022 with continued tracking in 2023, including a third-party audit for data accuracy.

2023

Sustainability Committee

A sustainability committee was formed in 2023, overseeing environmental initiatives with executive support.

Warm-mix asphalt used where allowed to reduce fuel usage and emissions during production
Recycling/reusing materials: asphalt pavement, refined fuel oil, demolition concrete, returned concrete, fly ash, slag, silica fume, stone reject material
Captured and reused wash and storm water in aggregates/concrete operations
Environment Award recognizing employee sustainability projects
Establishing carbon emission intensity goals, evaluating opportunities to improve emissions intensity
Investments in emission-capturing equipment and carbon-sequestering synthetic aggregates (via Blue Planet partnership)
Participating in EPD creation for ready-mix and asphalt aligned with Federal Buy Clean initiative
CSC certification and Environmental Product Declarations in prestress division via Climate Earth
Goal: net-zero or net-negative carbon footprint for synthetic limestone products (Blue Planet)

Inclusion & Diversity

Outreach goal: increase number of available minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates via targeted partnerships
Training programs include Unconscious Bias, Diversity and Discrimination, Anti‑Harassment, Anti‑Bullying, Workplace Respect, Sexual Harassment, DEI 101 and Unpacking DEI
Life at Knife: 'One Team: Stronger Together'—treat each other fairly and with respect; operate with integrity; keep learning
Human Rights, EEO/AAP policies in place; EEO‑1 report published online
EEO Employer Report includes gender breakdown (available via EEO‑1)
Building Strong Communities program with focus areas including minority and female recruitment

Articles

Careers

Integrity – Leading With Integrity Guide

Contact HR FAQ

Role

Description

pre‑qualification

bid submissions

data entry

insurance docs

subcontract mgmt

record filing

Responsible for assisting in pre-qualification filings including all appropriate licensing and bonds.
Submit bids; Quest CDM, Bid X, ACHD Open Gov, Bonfire, Onvia/Demand Star, Zycus, etc and maintain all bidding information.
Data entry as requested in various company software programs.
Orders insurance certificates, bonds, and other contract required documents for awarded projects.
Assist in finding projects to bid in all states, counties, municipalities, etc.
Assists in creating and issuing subcontracts.
Ensure proper filing and storage of records.
Ensures all required paperwork is submitted for upcoming bids.
Update weekly agenda and submit to appropriate estimator or division.
Procure bid packets, bid bonds, signatures, and distribute appropriately.
Assists in ensuring that all subcontractors have provided certificates of insurance by maintaining a current database of all information pertaining to each project/contract.

Requirements

microsoft office

high school

data entry

administrative support

construction experience

customer service

Superior organizational skills.
Proven ability to perform and maintain a positive attitude and work safely.
Fluency in Microsoft Office.
Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible.
Experience meeting deadlines.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Previous construction and/or HR experience helpful.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work independently, perform a variety of work assignments, and manage multiple priorities.
Must have experience in administrative support and functions, with very strong computer skills, strong data entry skills.
One year of customer service or administrative/office management experience preferred.
Reliability in checking own work to ensure accuracy.
Must be flexible in hours and days worked. Extended hours necessary at times for completion of projects which include weekends and holidays at times.
Must pass background check.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must pass background check.

Company

Overview

Founded 1992

Year Established

The company was established in 1992, marking its beginning in the construction materials industry.

Provides aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and other materials for infrastructure projects.
Serves customers in both public and private sectors across the United States.
Typical projects include road construction, bridge building, and commercial and residential developments.
Committed to quality and timely project completion, acting as a trusted partner in infrastructure development.
Strength lies in an extensive network of production facilities, enabling the support of a wide range of construction needs.

Culture + Values

People: Success Depends on Each Other
Safety: Top Priority on Every Task, Every Time
Quality: Setting Ourselves Apart
Environment: Keeping Our Communities Beautiful
Putting people first: taking care of employees, customers and communities by operating with integrity and always striving for excellence

Environment + Sustainability

33%

Renewable Diesel Usage

In 2024, renewable diesel accounted for 33% of total diesel fuel consumption, contributing to reduced emissions since initial use in 2021.

Several thousand

Rail Transport Reduction

Rail transport has reduced over-the-road truck deliveries by thousands annually, significantly cutting emissions and traffic.

2022-23

Emission Tracking Baseline

Established a baseline for emissions in 2022 with continued tracking in 2023, including a third-party audit for data accuracy.

2023

Sustainability Committee

A sustainability committee was formed in 2023, overseeing environmental initiatives with executive support.

Warm-mix asphalt used where allowed to reduce fuel usage and emissions during production
Recycling/reusing materials: asphalt pavement, refined fuel oil, demolition concrete, returned concrete, fly ash, slag, silica fume, stone reject material
Captured and reused wash and storm water in aggregates/concrete operations
Environment Award recognizing employee sustainability projects
Establishing carbon emission intensity goals, evaluating opportunities to improve emissions intensity
Investments in emission-capturing equipment and carbon-sequestering synthetic aggregates (via Blue Planet partnership)
Participating in EPD creation for ready-mix and asphalt aligned with Federal Buy Clean initiative
CSC certification and Environmental Product Declarations in prestress division via Climate Earth
Goal: net-zero or net-negative carbon footprint for synthetic limestone products (Blue Planet)

Inclusion & Diversity

Outreach goal: increase number of available minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates via targeted partnerships
Training programs include Unconscious Bias, Diversity and Discrimination, Anti‑Harassment, Anti‑Bullying, Workplace Respect, Sexual Harassment, DEI 101 and Unpacking DEI
Life at Knife: 'One Team: Stronger Together'—treat each other fairly and with respect; operate with integrity; keep learning
Human Rights, EEO/AAP policies in place; EEO‑1 report published online
EEO Employer Report includes gender breakdown (available via EEO‑1)
Building Strong Communities program with focus areas including minority and female recruitment

Articles

Careers

Integrity – Leading With Integrity Guide

Contact HR FAQ