Forestry Project Manager

Markit! Forestry Management, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Markit! Forestry Management, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to join its Colorado Springs team. This role reports to the Vice President of Operations and drives forestry projects from bid through execution, including cost estimates, scheduling, contracts, and invoicing.

The position requires strong organizational, communication, and Excel skills, travel 10-25%, and a degree in Construction Management, Forestry, or Engineering. Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal ability.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Word, MS Project and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Travel to project sites and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee forestry projects from bidding and proposal through execution.
• Attend project pre-bid meetings and generate cost estimates.
• Read project prescriptions to understand timeline, workflow, equipment and staffing needed for bidding.
• Write detailed technical and business proposals and manage complex contracts.
• Budget preparation, project controls planning and schedule development.
• Subcontractor development and management; obtain permits and licenses.
• Project invoicing preparation and tracking and project closeout reporting.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and quality standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Forestry Management degree

Engineering degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

In this position you will be a member of Markit! Forestry's management team and you will report to the Vice President of Operations.

Location: Markit!’s office in Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: 10 - 25%

Duties

• Oversee forestry projects from bidding and proposal through execution:
  • Attend project pre-bid meetings
  • Responsible for cost estimate generation
  • Read project prescriptions to understand the timeline, workflow, equipment and staffing needed for bidding
  • Write detailed technical and business proposals
  • Customer collaboration
  • Read, understand, and manage complex contracts
  • Budget preparation and project controls planning
  • Subcontractor development and management
  • Obtain appropriate permits and licenses
  • Cost controls/job status reports
  • Develop and manage Project Schedules
  • Measure, track and report quantities and milestones
  • Project invoicing preparation and tracking
  • Project closeout and reporting
• Work closely with field personnel to deliver project requirements
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and quality standards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal ability
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Word, MS Project and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong customer service orientation
• Advanced knowledge of office machinery and cellular devices including computer, copier, tablet and cell phone
• Ability to work in an online database daily
• Travel to project sites
• Possess a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire one upon employment, and be insurable

Preferred Background & Experience:

• 1-10 years’ experience in Project Management and Forestry, at any level
• Degree in Construction Management, Forestry, Forestry Management, Engineering or equivalent
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus
• Regional forestry experience is a plus

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually dependent on qualifications and experience.

Markit! Forestry is an equal opportunity employer.