Operations Manager

Markit! Forestry Management Team Position

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

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.