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Subsidiary: SimonSimon 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/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide 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, using new technology, and
enhancing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.
To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please
visitwww.colasusa
Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the
Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure
construction and maintenance. For information on our international network
visitwww.colas.com.Job Summary:Participates in estimating, project planning, and oversight/direction of
construction projects.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 core values, vision, and
mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other
established policies
Project Management
Partner with management teams to effectively utilize all resources,
including personnel in order to complete assigned construction projects
Attend preconstruction meetings and weekly progress meetings
Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel and subcontractors;
communicate with engineers, inspectors, suppliers, etc.
Ensure timely delivery of materials
Schedule utility locates as required
Monitor traffic control on projects and meet all reporting requirements
Maintain a project diary and provide project updates to management
Ensure the company complies OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental
regulations and reporting requirements
Coordinate with project superintendents, project engineers, and foreman
to ensure targets and deadlines are met
Prepare and maintain time-phase charts, subcontracts, purchase orders,
material orders, and schedules
Prepare documents related to project planning and construction
Make decisions concerning equipment needs, sequence of operations, and
required staffing
Maintain effective working relationships and effectively communicate with
subcontractors and company business departments; support other department
personnel as required
Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process
improvement efforts
Promote and facilitate employee training, mentoring, and development for
assigned direct reports; address performance concerns as needed
Safely operate company vehicles and/or equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
Estimating
Prepare detailed costs estimates for designated projects using bid software
Order, read, and interpret plans and proposals; review preliminary
drawings and specifications
Solicit and analyze subcontractor & supplier quotes
Perform quantity takeoffs for preparing estimates
Determine production rates, haul routes, phasing, etc. for estimating
purposes
Vi it site of projects and gather information, including availability of
electricity, water, and other services as needed
Prepare project-cost summaries, standard estimating forms (bids) and
related contracts for submission
Prepare and maintain time-phase charts, subcontracts, purchase orders,
materials orders, and schedules
Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process
improvement efforts
Education:
Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or
equivalent combination of education and work experience
Valid Driver's License and clean driving history required
Skills:
3+ years of progressive experience in construction operations, project
management/estimating or related role
Background in heavy highway, municipal, and/or commercial construction
preferred
HCSS, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and/or similar program experience
preferred
Proficiency in use of computers and mobile devices (Android/iOS),
including MS Office programs required
