Job Description

Subsidiary: Simon

Simon, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, specializes in aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete production, asphalt paving, and concrete, bridge, highway, and utility construction. 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 .

Throughout Colas USA, we provide 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 .

Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit .

Job Summary:

Responsible for oversight of strategy and business activity of assigned region including development of market strategy, sales programs, and organizational design necessary for profitability; directs planning and execution of manufacturing and construction operations and monitors overall production and profitability.

Main Responsibilities

Company Culture, Regional Strategy and Leadership

• Drive the Company\'s safety culture and all safety initiatives, including those defined and implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Promote organizational core values, vision, mission, code of ethics, and safety, workplace conduct, and other policies and best practices
• Direct development of regional strategy and related initiatives that align with overall company strategy, goals, and objectives
• Provide solid leadership and direction to regional management team responsible for execution of regional business processes; set clear expectations and holds teams accountable for results
• Provide mentorship to team leaders, supports individual development, and promotes professional growth
• Respond to employee feedback, and drive initiatives to support recruiting and retention of high-performing teams
• Lead and drive change initiatives necessary to maintain a dynamic and flexible business model that can successful respond to changing market conditions
• Develop and maintain relationships with other leaders of local, state, and federal entities, equipment and product suppliers, and those key to organizational success

Operations Management

• Provide general oversight of construction and manufacturing operations teams; holds team leaders accountable for execution of strategy, department/division goal alignment, and safety and profitability of functional areas
• Oversee construction and production planning processes, including budgeting and capital planning to support operations
• Ensure effective utilization of plants, equipment, and personnel to promote safe operations, reduce cost, improve efficiency, and drive results
• Develop knowledge of market area, products, sales policies, and local, state, and federal requirements impacting operations
• Ensure operations are compliant with safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements

Financial Management

• Oversee regional budgeting, financial planning and forecasting processes
• Review market analysis data and provide recommendations to executive leadership regarding target markets, operational goals, and business expansion
• Set defined goals and targets for business operations; holds team accountable for achievement of financial results
• Approve budgets and capital expenditures; routinely review expenses at all levels
• Analyze, interpret, and present financial and operational data to Simon and Colas leadership teams

Education:

• Bachelor\'s degree in business, engineering, construction management, related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid drivers\' license and ability to maintain a clean driving record

Skills:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction, aggregate materials manufacturing and/or related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multiple teams
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop others, define goals and objectives, and hold others accountable
• Ability to engage with employees at all levels and inspire them to achieve success
• Experience working with financial statements, analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, and managing capital
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and solve complex problems
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to effectively present information to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and resolve problems

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
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Exposure to typical construction/industrial site conditions, including dust/chemicals and loud noise, heavy equipment and machinery, all weather conditions, and walking across uneven terrain
• Travel with overnight stays away from home, including some international travel

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
• 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.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to .

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