Colby Foos
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO
Summary
Senior construction professional with a long track record leading electrical and MEP work from preconstruction through closeout. Known for managing budgets, forecasts, change orders, contracts, and procurement while supporting field teams, client communication, safety, and staffing decisions that keep projects moving.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
SR Manager - MEP
DPR Construction
Colorado Springs, Colorado
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated subcontractors, vendors, and field crews to ensure adherence to complex construction schedules.
- Facilitated client communication, resolved issues, and clarified scope expectations to maintain project alignment.
- Managed quality control processes, punch lists, and closeout documentation to ensure compliance on DPR Construction sites.
- Guided contract reviews, change orders, and procurement workflows for construction operations.
- Checked budgets, forecasts, and cost reports for active DPR Construction projects.
- Supported safety compliance and jobsite inspections with DPR Construction field teams.
- Participated in recruitment initiatives by interviewing potential candidates and selecting suitable hires.
DIRECTOR, SOUTHERN COLORADO
Weifield Group Holdings
Centennial, CO
08.2021 - Current
- Directed daily construction operations, business development, procurement, and expansion of Weifield in Colorado Springs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Directed Weifield Group Holdings electrical construction operations and leadership teams
- Managed systems and procedures, coordinated team efforts, and assessed staffing and infrastructure needs to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination across field crews
- Reviewed budgets, forecasts, and cost controls for active contracts
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Encore Electric
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2011 - 07.2021
- Coordinated and managed multiple projects, ensuring on-time completion.
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments.
- Responded promptly to customer needs, effectively resolving issues.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGER
West Electric Group
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Managed projects under tight deadlines and limited resources, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones.
- Coordinated team members, driving on-time task completion and adherence to budget constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across departments, aligning efforts to meet project objectives.
APPRENTICE/JOURNEYMAN/FOREMAN
Riviera Electric
Colorado Springs, CO
07.1991 - 01.2001
- Received journeyman license and moved into various leadership roles in the company such as Foreman, and Service Technician.
- Demonstrated leadership by taking initiative on assigned tasks, contributing to team objectives.
- Engaged in hands-on learning activities, training, and workshops to enhance technical knowledge and skills.
- Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues through collaboration.
- Developed self-motivation and independent work skills as an Apprentice for a large electrical contractor.
Education
GEOLOGY
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- MEP project management
- Construction scheduling
- Construction change management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Vendor Relationships
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Contract negotiation
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Customer Relationships
- Brand Management
Certification
Colorado Journeyman's License
PROJECTS
Advent Health Parker, $200M, Lead MEP Role., Advent Health Porter CUP Expansion, $40M, Lead MEP Role., Kaiser Lakewood MOB, $100M, Lead MEP Role., Bal Seal Manufacturing, $6M, Design-assist of a new manufacturing facility., United States Olympic Museum, $8M, Design-assist of the new Olympic Museum in Colorado Springs., Pikes Peak Summit House Complex/HARL, $4M, Design-assist of a new Living Building Challenge Certified Summit House on the top of Pikes Peak., 137th Space Warning Squadron Support, $4M, 24,000 sq. ft. Training and SCIF Building., SOF Group Support Battalion, $7M, 75,811sq ft Special Forces Building @ Ft. Carson, CO., GSA, $8M, 150,000 sq. ft. of SCIF space for lease by government agency., UCCS Offices and Parking Structure, $1M, New Campus offices and Parking Structure., Cheyenne Mtn High School Additions and Renovations, $7M, Design-assist of a new high school and renovations of existing space., Chinook Trail Middle School, $6M, Design-assist of a new 125,000 sq. ft. middle school., Great Wolf Lodge, $7M, Design-assist of the Great Wolf Lodge project in Colorado Springs - Interior demo/rework and major renovation of the vacant former Renaissance Hotel project., UC Health Memorial North, $15M, Design-assist of the new UC Health Bed Tower at the Memorial North location., St. Clare Hospital, $18M, Design-assist of the new 140,000 sq. ft. 72 bed orthopedic hospital for Centura Health at Interquest PKWY., St. Francis Medical Center Renovation and Expansion, $9M, IPD project to add 5th/6th floor, additions to loading dock, ORs, and renovate the kitchen for Centura Health at St Francis Medical Center.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Colorado Springs Planning Comission, VICE CHAIR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 2021-24
- IEC Southern Colorado, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 2022-24
- AGC Legislative Committee/SOCO Steering Committee, Chair/COMMITTEE MEMBER, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 2021-Present
Timeline
SR Manager - MEP
DPR Construction
09.2024 - Current
DIRECTOR, SOUTHERN COLORADO
Weifield Group Holdings
08.2021 - Current
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Encore Electric
01.2011 - 07.2021
PRE-CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGER
West Electric Group
01.2001 - 01.2011
APPRENTICE/JOURNEYMAN/FOREMAN
Riviera Electric
07.1991 - 01.2001
GEOLOGY
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs