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Operations Manager

Markit! Forestry Management LLC

Colorado Springs, COJob$75–100K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$75–100K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver’s License

Job overview

Markit! Forestry Management LLC is hiring an Operations Manager. The Operations Manager will join Markit! Forestry's management team, reporting to the Vice President of Operations. This role involves overseeing forestry projects from bidding to execution, including cost estimation, proposal writing, customer collaboration, contract management, and budget preparation. The manager will also handle subcontractor development, permitting, project scheduling, and site visits to ensure quality standards.

Key focus areas include Oversee forestry projects from bidding and proposal through execution, Attend project pre-bid meetings, and Generate cost estimates.

Successful candidates bring 1-10 Years Operations/Project Management Forestry, Degree in Construction Management/Forestry/Engineering, and Valid Driver’s License. Important skills include Organizational Skills, Motivational Skills, Attention To Detail, Communication, Interpersonal Ability, and Excel. Preferred (not required): Regional Forestry Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational SkillsMotivational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunicationInterpersonal AbilityExcelMicrosoft WordMS ProjectAdobe AcrobatCustomer Service OrientationOffice MachineryCellular DevicesComputerCopierTabletCell PhoneOnline DatabaseRegional Forestry Experience

Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseInsurable1-10 Years Operations Experience1-10 Years Project Management Experience1-10 Years Forestry ExperienceDegree in Construction ManagementDegree in ForestryDegree in EngineeringEquivalent DegreePMP CertificationEquivalent Certification

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.

Markit! Forestry is an equal opportunity employer.

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