SIMON | Quality & Technical Training Specialist

Simon; Fort Collins (CO); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Colas Inc. is seeking an experienced QC/Field Supervisor for asphalt paving. This field-based role oversees daily testing, observes paving operations, coaches crews, and conducts quality audits across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Travel and flexible hours are required.

You should have 10+ years in asphalt paving and 5+ years in quality control, with knowledge of paving equipment, mix design, and field audits. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Formación

• 10+ years of asphalt paving experience with hands-on expertise.
• 5+ years of technical quality control experience and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong knowledge of paving equipment including pavers, rollers, and plant operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of paving and compaction processes.
• General understanding of asphalt mix design principles.
• Strong ability to diagnose field quality issues quickly and apply corrective action.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills; able to influence crews effectively.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions with minimal supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Observe full paving operations to evaluate quality, crew performance, process consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Identify issues or deviations promptly and guide crews through corrective actions to maintain standards.
• Provide hands-on training and coaching to paving crews, reinforcing best practices in paving, compaction, equipment use, and workflow coordination.
• Complete daily quality audits, record observations, and communicate key findings to supervisors and QC leadership.
• Serve as a resource for QC-related questions, offering guidance on specifications, quality expectations, and field practices.
• Maintain regular communication with operations teams, plant personnel, and supervisors to align on quality requirements and project goals.
• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and paving quality based on field observations.
• Ensure field activities align with company policy, safety procedures, and regulatory/specification requirements.
• Support bid/estimate discussions with QC insights when project conditions affect quality planning.
• Assist in off-season classroom training with field-based knowledge.
• Participate in quality audit initiatives and provide field data feedback.
• Travel within company operations to respond to quality needs and support crews.

Conocimientos

Asphalt paving

QC experience

Paving equipment

Mix design

Diagnose field issues

Communication coaching

Independent field work

Standards knowledge

Excel/Office

Educación

Construction Management degree

DOT/State quality control certifications

Valid driver's license

Herramientas

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Mobile Apps

Descripción del empleo

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

This position oversees daily testing and inspection activities for construction and manufacturing operations, with a primary focus on asphalt paving. The role observes paving operations, identifies and corrects issues in real time, and provides hands‑on coaching to crews. It emphasizes frontline training, daily quality audits, and continuous improvement. This is a field‑based role requiring regular travel, suited for a highly experienced asphalt paving professional with strong knowledge of paving processes, plant operations, mix design fundamentals, and equipment.

This position may be based in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, or South Dakota. We are open to considering both full-time and part‑time candidates.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Observe full paving operations to evaluate overall quality, crew performance, process consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Identify issues or deviations promptly and guide crews through appropriate corrective actions to maintain expected standards.
• Provide hands‑on training and coaching to paving crews, reinforcing best practices in paving, compaction, equipment use, and workflow coordination.
• Complete daily quality audits, record observations, and communicate key findings to supervisors and QC leadership to support ongoing improvement.
• Serve as a resource for QC‑related questions, offering guidance on specifications, quality expectations, and effective field practices.
• Maintain regular communication with operations teams, plant personnel, and supervisors to support alignment on quality requirements and project goals.
• Recommend and help implement improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and overall paving quality based on field observations.
• Ensure field activities align with company policy, safety procedures, and relevant regulatory or specification requirements.
• Offer QC insights during bid/estimate discussions when project conditions may affect quality planning or execution.
• Support development and delivery of off‑season classroom training, contributing field‑based knowledge and examples as programs expand.
• Participate in company quality audit initiatives, contributing field data and feedback to support broader quality objectives.
• Travel within company operations to respond to quality needs and support crews wherever issues arise.

Education

• Construction Management degree preferred.
• State quality control certifications (NE, WY, CO, SD) and DOT‑related certifications are beneficial but not required.
• Valid driver’s license required due to extensive job‑site travel.

Skills

• 10+ years of asphalt paving experience with deep, hands‑on expertise.
• 5+ years of technical quality control experience and/or equivalent combination of training and experience required.
• Strong knowledge of paving equipment including pavers, rollers, and plant operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of paving and compaction processes.
• General understanding of asphalt mix design principles.
• Strong ability to diagnose field quality issues quickly and apply corrective action.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills; able to influence crews effectively.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of relevant standards and specifications associated with paving and QC.
• Strong computer proficiency using Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and mobile apps.

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required.
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects and to write or use a keyboard and/or mobile device to document findings, analyze data, and complete essential reporting tasks.
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) to exchange information, provide guidance, and coordinate with team members and operations.
• Regularly required to perform tasks requiring visual acuity to review documents, inspect materials, assess quality standards, and evaluate compliance requirements.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls to access work areas and complete required tasks.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance to handle materials, samples, or equipment necessary for quality evaluations.
• Frequently works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions depending on operational needs.
• Occasionally exposed to typical construction site conditions, including dust, loud noise, and all‑weather conditions, to perform job‑related inspections and assessments.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required.

Compensation And Benefits

Compensation*: $95,000-$125,000 annually DOE

• Estimated target starting compensation; actual compensation to be determined based on assessment of an individual’s qualifications, education, and experience relevant to the role.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• term life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401K with company match
• short and long‑term disability
• flexible spending plan
• education assistance
• eight paid holidays
• access to available company discounts

Other Compensation

Position may be eligible for consideration of annual bonus compensation; position eligible for assigned company vehicle; etc.

Application window anticipated to close on 11/22/2026; open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colas Inc. And Its Subsidiaries Are An Equal Opportunity Employer. For Details On The Specifics Of This Commitment, If You Are An Individual With a Disability And Require a Reasonable Accommodation To

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying