SIMON | Sr. Operations Manager - Construction

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 visit www.simonteam.com/.

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 visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

Responsible for oversight and direction of construction operations for multiple divisions, areas and/or regions, including planning, execution with a focus on safety, quality, production and profitability.

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’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Promote safety of all operations in assigned areas; actively involved in continuously improving safety processes
• Support and promote company strategy initiatives
• Direct all aspects of construction operations under scope of responsibility to support achievement of established performance indicator targets related to safety, production, quality, and financial performance
• Oversee hiring, performance management, and development activities for project management and field operations staff; maintain general oversight of subcontractors engaged in implementing construction projects
• Establish, administer, and measure key goals/objectives for construction teams to support continuous improvement
• Ensure collaboration, communication, team development, and recognition by establishing effective communication channels, leading team meetings, etc.
• Establish budgets and construction schedules, prepare monthly forecasts, and monitor operational performance; present operational budgets, forecasts, and profit/loss metrics to senior management
• Review profit and loss reports for construction contracts and ensure that accurate steps are taken to correct issues
• Review construction costs and product quality; modify programs to maintain and improve profitable operations
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to construction operations
• Oversee bidding and estimating processes; review and analyze bid results; review and co-sign construction contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders; actively research market with the aid of project management/estimating team to plan estimating & bid schedule
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams and external vendors, customers, representatives of local/county/state government and industry partners
• Coordinate with asset management team to develop capital expense budget and equipment utilization plans to support sustainability and growth
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or similar field (and/or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record
  
  

Skills

• 10 years of progressive experience in paving, utility, and road/bridge construction or similar industry required
• Ability to lead and motivate others; at least 6 years of experience effectively managing and leading teams
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local agency (OSHA/MSHA, DEQ, DOT, etc.) regulations
• Experience managing budgets, performing in-depth financial analysis, and forecasting
• Self-directed, driven by results, and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, problem-solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer programs, including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), and production/scheduling planning software
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently required to Stand/work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
• Frequently work near heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise
• Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs
  
  

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Application window anticipated to close on 11/08/2025; open until filed

Colas Inc. And Its Subsidiaries Are An Equal Opportunity Employer. For Details On The Specifics Of This Commitment, Please Click Here To View The EEO Document. If You Are An Individual With a Disability And Require a Reasonable Accommodation To

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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.