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 www.simonteam.com/.  

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 www.colasusa.com. 

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 www.colas.com. 

Job Summary:

Supports accounting and project management teams through coordination of preparation, tracking, and execution of construction contracts, including project document management, job-cost accounting, and maintenance of related records.

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 core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
•    Creates, reviews, and maintains accurate records related to the contract process in accordance with established record-keeping requirements; maintains related files; enters data into external and internal systems
•    Reviews and compiles information from project management and estimating team to complete job set-up in accounting and project-management systems and related databases
•    Performs initial review of contracts to ensure compliance with Company standards related to key considerations such as payment and general liability terms
•    Ensures compliance with contract record-keeping, reporting, and procedural requirements governed by local, state, and/or federal entities
•    Maintains insurance and tax information provided by subcontractors; ensures subcontractor status meets requirements
•    Maintains and distributes documentation related to lien notices, waivers, and other certifications
•    Maintains change order documentation and related records
•    Regularly communicates with internal staff, subcontractors and/or job owner representatives to obtain and provide information
•    Reviews requests and coordinates subcontractor payments; obtains necessary approvals 
•    Obtains documentation and completes steps necessary for job close-out in accordance with contract requirements
•    Assists with processing of customer credit applications
•    Assists with Accounts Receivable processing, including billing and payment follow-up
•    Coordinates and compiles information necessary for internal and external audits 
•    Maintains, generates, and distributes reports and other documents as required
•    Completes projects and other related duties as assigned 
 

Education:

•    Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, accounting, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education/experience preferred
•    Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required

Skills:

•    3-5 years of experience providing contract support in construction or similar industry preferred
•    Some knowledge of basic accounting principles
•    Ability to read and interpret contract and bid documents, and accounting reports
•    Ability to effectively interpret and present data and information 
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and exercise sound judgement and decision-making
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact professionally with representatives inside and outside the Company
•    Proficiency in use of Microsoft office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn organization’s database, content management system, and other software as needed

 

Physical Requirements:

•    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, or crouch
•    Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
•    May be required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
•    May be required to travel occasionally with overnight stays away from home
•    Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
 

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation*: $27-$30 DOE

 

*Estimated target starting compensation; actual compensation to be determined based on assessment of an individual’s qualifications, education, and experience relevant to the role.

 

Benefits: All full-time hourly employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits as defined in plan documents.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, 401K with company match, short-term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance.  Other benefits include eight paid holidays, and access to available company discounts.

 

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 11/16/2024; open until filled. 

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.