Operations Manager

Markit! Forestry Management LLC

$75K — $100K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in Operations or Project Management related to forestry.
  • Degree in Construction Management, Forestry, Engineering, or related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Strong customer service skills with an emphasis on interpersonal communication.
  • Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee forestry projects from initial bidding to execution.
  • Generate cost estimates and understand project prescriptions.
  • Write detailed technical and business proposals for projects.
  • Manage complex contracts and prepare budgets/project controls.
  • Collaborate with customers and manage subcontractors effectively.
  • Conduct site visits to ensure project adherence to standards.
  • Track project progress and handle invoicing and closeout processes.

Benefits

  • Work within a management team at a reputable company in Colorado Springs.
  • Opportunity for travel to diverse project sites.
  • Engage in dynamic project oversight with a focus on forestry.
  • Potential for professional growth within Operations and Project Management.
Full 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.

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