Full-Time
Operations Manager
Markit! Forestry Management
11-50 employees
Forest management for wildfire risk reduction
Compensation Overview
$75k - $100k/yr
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In Person
Travel to project sites is expected 10–25%.
Bachelor's
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- Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal ability.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Advanced knowledge of office machinery and cellular devices, including computers, copiers, tablets, and cell phones.
- Ability to work in an online database daily.
- Ability to travel to project sites.
- Possess a valid driver's license, or be able to acquire one upon employment, and be insurable.
- Oversee forestry projects from bidding and proposal through execution.
- Attend project pre-bid meetings.
- Generate cost estimates.
- Read project prescriptions to understand the timeline, workflow, equipment, and staffing needed for bidding.
- Write detailed technical and business proposals.
- Collaborate with customers.
- Read, understand, and manage complex contracts.
- Prepare budgets and plan project controls.
- Develop and manage subcontractors.
- Obtain appropriate permits and licenses.
- Manage cost controls and job status reports.
- Develop and manage project schedules.
- Measure, track, and report quantities and milestones.
- Prepare and track project invoices.
- Manage project closeout and reporting.
- Work closely with field personnel to deliver project requirements.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and quality standards.
- One to ten years of experience in operations or project management and forestry, at any level.
- A degree in Construction Management, Forestry, Forestry Management, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- PMP or equivalent certification.
- Regional forestry experience.
Markit! Forestry Management provides forest management services to clients across Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and California. The company focuses on sustainable forestry practices to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, restore native vegetation and wildlife habitat, and create healthier environments. Its services involve planning and implementing forest management activities for clients, using strategies that promote ecological health and fire resilience. The key differences from competitors are its recognized leadership in sustainable forestry and its broad multi-state footprint, emphasizing wildfire risk reduction and habitat restoration. The overall goal is to help landowners and communities maintain healthier forests and ecosystems while lowering wildfire danger.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Casper, Wyoming
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Placer County selected Markit! as lowest bidder for French Meadows in 2024.
- The French Meadows project covers over 1,000 acres, boosting backlog through 2026.
- HigherGov listed a recent federal award date of August 19, 2025, signaling continued wins.
What critics are saying
- Placer County awarded Markit! a $1.52 million contract through 2026; one project concentration matters.
- GAO litigation history shows procurement disputes can disrupt revenue timing.
- Wildfire-restoration demand is project-based, so contract gaps can quickly hit utilization.
What makes Markit! Forestry Management unique
- Markit! Forestry specializes in steep-slope helicopter logging across western states.
- Its niche combines forest fuels reduction, post-fire rehabilitation, and civil construction.
- Colorado Springs headquarters and Utah expansion support multi-state wildfire work.
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