5+ years in utility, pipeline, or energy infrastructure construction
Direct field leadership experience as a foreman
Experience in training or developing crew members
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
Solid knowledge of field safety practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning new platforms
Responsibilities
Manage the ForeFront foreman program from start to finish
Facilitate leadership sessions for field personnel
Align program content with field realities in electric and pipeline work
Develop and maintain program materials and resources
Track participation and outcomes, reporting results to leadership
Manage program budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships
Gather feedback for continuous program improvement
Benefits
Paid on-the-job technical and professional growth opportunities
Established career path for future advancement
401k and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans
Health, prescription, dental, and vision plans
Life & Disability Insurance plans
Financial wellness program
Employee assistance program
Employee discount programs
Full Job Description
ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER
The Assistant Program Manager, in our Englewood, CO office, plays a key role in keeping projects on track by coordinating budgets, schedules, and quality standards. As the Assistant Program Mager, your primary focus will be to ensure the program is completed on time, within budget and meets quality expectations. This role is ideal for someone with a technical background and strong organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. It's a strong career opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in program management while building leadership and client-facing capabilities.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
Despite our size, Mears remains a family company. Our suite of benefits reflects our commitment to our employees.
Salary: $115,000-145,000 per year, paid semi monthly
Job type: full time
Paid on-the-job technical and professional growth opportunities
Established career path for future advancement
401k and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans
Health, prescription, dental, vision plans
Life & Disability Insurance plans
Financial wellness program
Employee assistance program
Employee discount programs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Manage The ForeFront foreman program end to end, including cohort nominations, in-person weeks at HQ, the virtual field window, field projects, check-ins, and graduation
Facilitate leadership sessions for foremen, general foremen, and superintendents on topics such as coaching for ownership, giving feedback, navigating conflict, early retention, and understanding production and job financials
Partner with operating unit presidents, general foremen, and superintendents to align program content with field realities on both electric and pipeline work
Build and maintain program materials, including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, field project templates, and microlearning content for crew meetings
Support and connect related field leadership offerings
Track participation, completion, and outcomes such as retention, promotion readiness, and safety and production indicators, and report results to leadership
Manage program budgets, schedules, travel, venues, and vendor relationships
Gather feedback from participants and their leaders and use it to continuously improve the program
Travel to job sites and operating units to observe, coach, and stay grounded in how the work gets done
Other tasks assigned
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience in utility, pipeline, or energy infrastructure construction
Direct field leadership experience as a foreman, with responsibility for leading crews on active job sites
Demonstrated experience training, coaching, or developing crew members or field supervisors
Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to hold the room with field audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders at once
Solid working knowledge of field safety practices and culture
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new learning and reporting platforms
Ability to travel up to 40%
Valid driver's license
Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
General foreman or superintendent experience
Formal trainer or facilitator experience, such as delivering company leadership, safety, or OQ training
Familiarity with leadership assessments such as Predictive Index
Certification in a leadership or training program
Experience designing or managing a cohort-based development or apprenticeship program
Experience in both electric and pipeline construction
This role is accepting applications until filled.
This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.
