SIMON | Sr. Project Manager

Simon; Fort Collins (CO); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Simon, a Colas USA subsidiary, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple heavy civil construction projects in Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. You will manage project managers, plan resources, control budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while promoting safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading pre-construction and progress meetings, coordinating with engineers and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid driver's license required to travel to field locations and/or operate a company vehicle.

Responsabilidades

• Embrace the Company's safety culture and support safety initiatives.
• Hire, direct, and lead project management staff; mentor and develop team.
• Oversee multiple project managers and ensure schedule adherence, staffing, and financial performance.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, and suppliers to maximize profit on projects.
• Lead pre-construction and status meetings; review and approve work plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DNR and environmental regulations.

Conocimientos

Heavy civil leadership

Scheduling & cost control

Contract administration

Client relations

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Team coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Herramientas

HCSS

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

JDE

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 visitwww.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 visitwww.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

Provides leadership and oversight for multiple heavy civil construction projects, ensuring successful execution from project initiation through completion. Responsible for multiple project managers, project planning, resource management, staffing, schedule adherence, financial performance, and client satisfaction while promoting a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and employee development. Responsible for multiple project managers.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon 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
• Hire, direct, and lead activities of project management staff; manage employee training, mentoring, and development
• Responsible for the performance of project managers and the department
• Coordinate with internal teams, business units, and subcontractors; communicate with engineers, inspectors, suppliers, etc. to ensure effective utilization of all resources in order to maximize profit/margin on construction projects
• Lead pre-construction and project status/progress meetings
• Ensure the company complies OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulations and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with project managers and project engineers to ensure targets and deadlines are met
• Review and approve project work plans and operations
• Resolve client and vendor complaints in a timely and respectful fashion; ensure that the Company maintains a positive image and provides unrivaled services
• Identify cost trends and lead efforts in cost reduction and process improvement
• Responsible for oversight on all individual project financial reporting. Meet with accounting and management team to review financial goals and implement strategies
• Responsible for all project schedule development and maintenance

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Valid driver's license required to travel to field locations and/or operate a company vehicle. Must meet company motor vehicle eligibility requirements

Skills

• 7-12+ years of progressive heavy civil construction experience, with:
  • Demonstrated success leading heavy civil construction projects of increasing size, complexity, and responsibility
  • Significant experience managing all phases of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, resource allocation, risk management, and client relations
  • Experience leading highway, bridge, earthwork, utility, municipal, transportation, or other heavy civil infrastructure projects
  • Demonstrated accountability for project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, productivity, and profit and loss management
• Proven ability to lead project teams, mentor employees, and influence positive project outcomes through effective leadership and decision-making
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, project controls, and industry best practices
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and solve complex problems
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, subcontractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency with HCSS, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, JDE, and similar construction management software
• Proficiency using computers and mobile devices (Android/iOS), including Microsoft Office applications

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds with or without assistance to handle documents, equipment, and materials needed to support office and fieldrelated operations
• Regularly uses hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects, write, and operate a keyboard and/or mobile device to complete administrative tasks, documentation, and communication duties
• Regularly communicates (talks and hears) and uses visual acuity to exchange information, coordinate work, and review documents and plans necessary for project oversight
• Regularly operates a vehicle to travel to and from work sites to perform inspections, attend meetings, and support project activities
• Regularly sits for long periods at a desk using a computer to perform administrative, planning, and reporting responsibilities
• Frequently stands or works on feet for extended periods and walks across uneven terrain to navigate construction sites safely
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls to access work areas and complete required tasks
• Frequently works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions depending on operational needs
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required

Benefits & Perks

Compensation*: $100,000 - $125,000 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: All full-time salary employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits as defined in plan documents. Available benefits include 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, and education assistance. Other benefits include eight paid holidays, and access to available company discounts.

Application window anticipated to close on 9/1/2026; open until filled.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The essential functions of this role may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Simon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Simon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document.

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