Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Construction & Environmental Services in Colorado
Iron Woman has been a trusted leader in the construction and environmental services industry for over 25 years. Founded in 1999, our company was built on the principles of safety, quality, and production, which remain our guiding values today. We specialize in delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions across diverse sectors including water, municipal, federal, residential, energy, mining, and transportation. Our multidisciplinary approach combines expertise in environmental assessment, site remediation, civil construction, and logistics to tackle complex challenges. With a workforce of nearly 300 employees, we prioritize client relationships and ethical partnerships while maintaining a strong safety culture.Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of experience in project management, engineering, and operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. We are committed to community development, environmental stewardship, and innovative problem-solving that addresses both current and future infrastructure needs. Our track record includes landmark projects like the $50 million Sterling Ranch horizontal infrastructure development and environmental remediation at legacy mines. As we look ahead, we continue to expand our capabilities while staying true to our core values of respect, integrity, and excellence.
Services
Environmental Assessment
Mine Remediation
Civil Infrastructure
Utility Maintenance
Stream Restoration
Trucking Services
Wastewater Management
Design-Build Projects
High-Altitude Construction
Sustainable Development
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of experience in complex construction and environmental projects
- Our multidisciplinary approach combines seven specialized service lines
- We maintain an industry-leading safety culture with proven track record
- Our team includes executives with decades of construction and environmental expertise
- We prioritize sustainable solutions that benefit communities and the environment
Services
Environmental Remediation
Our environmental remediation services address contaminated sites through comprehensive assessment, soil and water treatment, and ecosystem restoration. We specialize in regulatory compliance and sustainable solutions for industrial, mining, and urban development projects. Our team employs advanced technologies to minimize environmental impact while ensuring long-term site viability.
Mine Reclamation
We provide full-cycle mine reclamation services including site assessment, erosion control, vegetation restoration, and water management. Our experts handle high-altitude excavation, drainage systems, and discharge water treatment to restore mined areas to ecologically sound conditions.
Civil Infrastructure
Our civil infrastructure division delivers water systems, storm sewers, roadways, and utility networks. We manage complex municipal projects from initial design through completion, specializing in Denver Water and City of Denver contracts with proven expertise in public-private partnerships.
Utility Maintenance
We offer comprehensive operations and maintenance for water/wastewater systems, including CCTV inspections, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs. Our QP Services division specializes in federal, state, and local government contracts for critical utility infrastructure.
Stream Restoration
Our environmental team implements stream and channel restoration projects using specialized techniques for erosion control, habitat improvement, and natural water flow restoration. We focus on long-term ecological benefits while meeting regulatory requirements for water quality and biodiversity.
People
Shaun S. Egan
Chairman and CEO
Founder with 20+ years in construction and environmental sectors. Prior Capitol Hill experience shaping environmental policy. Champion of sustainable practices and community-focused development. Leads with core values of safety and ethical partnerships.
Steve Burns
President
Executive with expertise in operational excellence across organizations from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Oversees financial and administrative operations while maintaining focus on sustainable business growth and profitability.
Mike Metheney
Vice President of Civil and Utilities
30+ years civil construction experience with expertise in municipal projects, water infrastructure, and storm sewer systems. Manages division strategy and safety compliance for Denver Water and City of Denver projects.
Carl Crews
VP of Development, Mining
Environmental engineer with 30+ years optimizing project methods and compliance. Specializes in complex environmental solutions for mining operations, focusing on safety, financial performance, and regulatory compliance.
John Trujillo
Vice President, Mining Services
25 years experience in mine closure, environmental reclamation, and high-altitude construction. Expert in erosion control, revegetation, and remote site logistics management for large-scale mining projects.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Iron Woman specialize in?
Iron Woman specializes in environmental remediation, mining operations, civil infrastructure, utility maintenance, stream restoration, and high-altitude construction projects across the Western United States.
How does Iron Woman approach sustainability in construction?
We integrate eco-friendly equipment, modern construction techniques, and environmental offset strategies to minimize ecological impact while delivering infrastructure solutions.
What career opportunities are available at Iron Woman?
We offer positions in construction, engineering, project management, environmental services, and logistics, with current openings in Denver and Idaho mining projects.
What safety measures does Iron Woman prioritize?
Our Safety, Quality, and Production mantra drives rigorous safety protocols, regular training programs, and compliance with all industry regulations across all projects.
Can Iron Woman handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, we've successfully completed major projects like the $50M Sterling Ranch development and Denver Water infrastructure upgrades, demonstrating our capacity for large-scale work.
How does Iron Woman support community development?
Through initiatives focused on clean water access, housing equity, education programs, and workforce development that align with our corporate social responsibility goals.
Reviews (5)
Aldo Nunez
Dec 11, 2021
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Horrible company to work for they say they care about the workers but they dont.
Horrible company to work for they say they care about the workers but they dont.
Tyson Bennett
Sep 28, 2020
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Iron Woman was hired by the city of Boulder to put new water mains throughout our neighborhood. One of the machine drivers (management, if your reading: Javier is is name) drove incredibly irresponsibly; as fast as that vehicle could move, whipping around corners like a kid with a toy. Our son was put in a wheel chair by a careless driver so we recognized the threat he posed immediately - and spoke to him. Ignored. Called Miguel at management, ignored. Finally Screamed at him. Ignored. To be clear, no other operator drove that way, even when in the same vehicle. And other members of the crew we
Jason
Sep 17, 2019
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Really safe drivers!! This guy was all up on me as well as this car!! See pictures. Turning this dude in. Going 70mph on hwy 25
Kayleigh Schreiber
Aug 02, 2019
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Lets see....they FIRED my husband after only 3 days of shadowing....
then the faallowing Friday when he was suppossed to get his 3 day paycheck the HR woman Jolene DIDNT but the submit button on his hours and didnt realize her mistake until that night.
then on Monday and Tuesday we kept waiting for his check to come in and didn't get told until Tuesday NIGHT that they had the wrong account information...so we submitted the correct info
then on Wednesday morning we were told that he would get his check NO LATER than thursday morning...
then FRIDAY he gets told that something was wrong with them
then the faallowing Friday when he was suppossed to get his 3 day paycheck the HR woman Jolene DIDNT but the submit button on his hours and didnt realize her mistake until that night.
then on Monday and Tuesday we kept waiting for his check to come in and didn't get told until Tuesday NIGHT that they had the wrong account information...so we submitted the correct info
then on Wednesday morning we were told that he would get his check NO LATER than thursday morning...
then FRIDAY he gets told that something was wrong with them
Simon Aguirre
Jun 07, 2018
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This company wants people to make less money then what they're currently making and they're very racist about it and they only understand when they're talk to her not to a person
