SIMON | Sr. Operations Manager - Construction

Overview

Oversee multi‑region construction ops, ensuring safety, quality, production and profit.

Key Responsibilities

• budgeting
• scheduling
• cost control
• bid management
• safety management
• stakeholder management

Tasks

-Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines -access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying -Frequently work near heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise -Support and promote company strategy initiatives -Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies -Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to construction operations -Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams and external vendors, customers, representatives of local/county/state government and industry partners -Establish budgets and construction schedules, prepare monthly forecasts, and monitor operational performance; present operational budgets, forecasts, and profit/loss metrics to senior management -complete any part of the application process -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 -Review construction costs and product quality; modify programs to maintain and improve profitable operations -Ensure collaboration, communication, team development, and recognition by establishing effective communication channels, leading team meetings, etc. -Promote safety of all operations in assigned areas; actively involved in continuously improving safety processes -Review profit and loss reports for construction contracts and ensure that accurate steps are taken to correct issues -Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device -Coordinate with asset management team to develop capital expense budget and equipment utilization plans to support sustainability and growth -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 -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 -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

Requirements

• leadership
• road construction
• budget management
• regulatory knowledge
• bachelor's degree
• ms office

What You Bring

-Ability to lead and motivate others; at least 6+ years of experience effectively managing and leading teams -10+ years of progressive experience in paving, utility, and road/bridge construction or similar industry required -Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity -Self-directed, driven by results, and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance -Experience managing budgets, performing in-depth financial analysis, and forecasting -Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record -Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer -Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local agency (OSHA/MSHA, DEQ, DOT, etc.) regulations -Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance -Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl -Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, problem-solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines -Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or similar field (and/or equivalent combination of education and experience) -Demonstrated proficiency using computer programs, including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), and production/scheduling planning software -Frequently required to Stand/work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain

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Benefits

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

About Simon

-Began with concrete, pipe, and asphalt jobs in the American West. -Expanded operations into Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, and South Dakota over decades. -Supplies aggregates, hot-mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete for major infrastructure projects. -Typical work includes highway paving, airport runways, bridges, utilities, and site development across western states. -Unusual for its size, operates its own material plants and a dedicated bridge division under one roof.

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