Forestry Project Manager

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

Job summary

Markit! Forestry is seeking a Forestry Project Manager for their Colorado Springs office. You will join the management team and report to the VP of Operations, overseeing projects from bidding through execution.

Ideal candidates have 1–10 years in Project Management in forestry or related fields, with PMP a plus and a degree in Construction Management, Forestry, or Engineering. Travel 10–25% and compensation range is $75,000–$100,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in project management and reporting.
• Experience in forestry or construction management.
• Ability to read and manage complex contracts and prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee forestry projects from bidding to execution.
• Prepare cost estimates and project schedules.
• Manage subcontractors and permits.
• Track budgets, milestones and invoicing.
• Conduct site visits and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with field personnel to meet project requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Tech proficiency

Teamwork

Driver's license

Online database proficiency

Education

Construction Management degree

Forester/Forestry degree

Engineering degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Forestry Project Manager

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
  • Responsiblefor 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.