Operations 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 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead forestry projects from bidding to execution at our Colorado Springs office. You will generate cost estimates, manage contracts, schedules, and budgets, and collaborate with field personnel to ensure quality and timelines.

Travel up to 25% is required, and you will report to the Vice President of Operations. A degree in Construction Management, Forestry, or Engineering and PMP certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong communication.
• Experience managing forestry projects and contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee forestry projects from bidding through execution, including cost estimates and schedules.
• Read and manage complex contracts, prepare budgets and controls.
• Collaborate with field personnel and obtain permits/licenses; conduct site visits.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service orientation

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Forestry, Forestry Management, Engineering or equivalent

PMP certification (or equivalent)

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 Operations or 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.