SIMON | Heavy Civil Project Manager

Heavy Civil Project Manager

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.

Job Summary:

Plans, oversees and directs all phases of construction projects; may have direct reports, including, but not limited to, assistant project managers/estimators, and superintendents.

• Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Partner with management teams to effectively utilize all resources, including personnel in order to complete assigned construction projects
• Attend preconstruction meetings and weekly progress meetings
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel and subcontractors; communicate with engineers, inspectors, suppliers, etc.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials
• Schedule utility locates as required
• Monitor traffic control on projects and meet all reporting requirements
• Maintain a project diary and provide project updates to management
• Ensure the company complies OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulations and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with project superintendents, project engineers, and foreman to ensure targets and deadlines are met
• Prepare and maintain time-phase charts, subcontracts, purchase orders, material orders, and schedules
• Prepare documents related to project planning and construction
• Make decisions concerning equipment needs, sequence of operations, and required staffing
• Maintain effective working relationships and effectively communicate with subcontractors and company business departments; support other department personnel as required
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts
• Promote and facilitate employee training, mentoring, and development for assigned direct reports; address performance concerns as needed

Education:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Valid Driver's License and clean driving history required.

Skills:

3+ years of progressive experience in construction operations, project management/estimating or related role. Background in heavy highway, municipal, and/or commercial construction preferred. HCSS, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and/or similar program experience preferred. Proficiency in use of computers and mobile devices (Android/iOS), including MS Office programs required.

Physical Requirements:

Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds with or without assistance to handle documents, equipment, and materials needed to support office and field‑related operations. Regularly uses hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects, write, and operate a keyboard and/or mobile device to complete administrative tasks, documentation, and communication duties.

Regularly communicates (talks and hears) and uses visual acuity to exchange information, coordinate work, and review documents and plans necessary for project oversight. Regularly operates a vehicle to travel to and from work sites to perform inspections, attend meetings, and support project activities. Regularly sits for long periods at a desk using a computer to perform administrative, planning, and reporting responsibilities.

Frequently stands or works on feet for extended periods and walks across…