Knife River Corporation

PRESIDENT

Knife River Corporation  •  Anchorage, AK (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

As the Alaska President, you will lead one of our most critical markets with vision and purpose, driving strategic initiatives that ensure safety, promote growth, strengthen returns, and align with our competitive EDGE objectives. You will oversee a broad portfolio of operations spanning aggregate quarrying, ready-mix concrete, cement, and building materials stores in the Anchorage and Fairbanks markets. Most importantly, you will inspire team members, build trusted relationships across customers and communities while increasing shareholder value, and position Alaska as a cornerstone of our company’s long-term success. This role requires a visionary, results-oriented leader with a strong mindset, exceptional strategic abilities, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, construction management, civil engineering, related field, or equivalent executive experience.
  • Ten or more years of proven progressive construction materials or related industry experience, including at least three years in a senior leadership role with proven success managing complex operations, capital projects, and full P&L accountability.
  • Proven executive leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop senior leaders and high-performing teams.
  • Strong financial and strategic acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, ROI analysis, and long-term business planning.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction materials operations, safety management, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
  • High ethical standards and integrity, with sound business judgement and a demonstrated commitment to corporate governance.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with team members, customers, communities, and government stakeholders.

Ability to travel as needed. A valid driver’s license is required.

Knife River Corporation

About Knife River Corporation

Knife River is one of the top 10 aggregate, ready-mix and sand and gravel producers in the nation. At peak construction season we employ more than 5,000 men and women who have been widely recognized for their superior customer service. We are sitting on a foundation of more than 1.1 billion tons of aggregate and provide a wide variety of products and services necessary for building America’s infrastructure.

Since purchasing the first aggregate company in 1992, Knife River has become one of the fastest-growing aggregate and construction companies in the central, southern and western United States. We have acquired nearly 70 companies located in 14 states and are licensed to perform work in many more.

Our core business lines include aggregate, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, liquid asphalt and cement.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bismarck, North Dakota
Year Founded
Unknown
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