Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Location:

FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA

Type of

Contract:

Regular

Posting

Start Date:

3/6/26

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

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

Job Description:

Plans, oversees and directs all phases of construction projects; may have direct reports, including, but not limited to, assistant project managers/estimators, and superintendents.

This position can be located in Cheyenne, WY or Fort Collins, CO.

• 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
• 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

• 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

• 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

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50…