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Construction Management & Inspection Business Unit Leader - Careers At OTAK INC Back To Openings

Construction Management & Inspection Business Unit Leader

Department: Construction Management & Inspection Location: Louisville, CO
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Otak is hiring a Construction Management & Inspection (CMI) Business Unit Leader for our Rocky Mountain region. Join a group of passionate and creative individuals whose efforts will promptly make a difference by providing solutions that safeguard people, property, and the environment within the communities we serve and beyond!

In this position, you will take on a leadership role, steering the expansion of our CMI team and business. Your responsibilities will include managing client relationships, fostering sales growth, and overseeing the financial performance of the business unit. If you are a proactive professional who adeptly combines project and people-management skills, excels in project delivery, and possesses a keen understanding of how to expand business with existing clients while effectively marketing Otak’s services to prospective clients, we urge you to read on.

This position may be based out of our Louisville or Denver, CO office.

What you’ll do:

• Provide managerial guidance on a regional level, inspiring the team to ensure that the firm’s vision and mission are achieved by setting appropriate milestones and benchmarks.
• Act as Project Manager and Project Engineer (PE) on projects, as required, while the CMI business unit grows.
• Prepare technical approaches/scope, schedule, and budgets for proposals.
• Monitor CMI key performance indicators monthly including revenue, profit, accounts receivable, utilization, backlog, and project variances and write-offs.
• Partner with Pursuit Managers and Marketing Managers to prepare winning professional proposals and participate in interview preparation and go/no-go decision meetings.
• Engage actively in business development, emphasizing expertise in identifying, pursuing, and securing new opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with the Regional Manager to oversee practice area personnel in accordance with Otak’s policies and procedures. This includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Participate actively in fieldwork, gradually reducing your involvement percentage as the CMI group expands with additional staff.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, (or equivalency in direct field of experience) or related area.
• Active Professional Engineering License in Colorado; having licenses in Oregon and Washington is preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of experience in a variety of construction projects (e.g. roadways, highways, trails, bridges, utilities, etc.).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in the management of personnel, project budgets, and team financials.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with various teams throughout the organization.
• Extensive experience as a construction manager with knowledge of material properties, CDOT specifications and contract administration practices preferred.
• A customer-oriented seller-doer who understands how to sell Otak's services, grow our business and deliver high quality work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

The salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $124,000 to $165,000 per year

Benefits

At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a hybrid work schedule; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided.The successful candidate for this position may be eligible for a signing bonus!

Why work at Otak?

We’re not just looking for skills and experience, having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak, you aren’t just joining a firm — you’re joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we don’t just believe in cultivating our own community; we’re also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so we’re committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, we’re expanding — and we’re dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.

What is it really like to work at Otak? Watch this short video: Our Why

Otak employees have a progressive mindset and sustainable community perspective. We encourage our staff to volunteer in their communities by giving them an option to earn extra vacation time for their volunteer hours. Otak combines the best of a small firm mentality with strong collaboration across disciplines with the plentiful opportunities to work on exciting projects offered by a growing firm. We also encourage life balance and foster a fun work environment. Our Northwest sensibilities are reflected in our commitment to sustainability and diversity. And believing that diversity fosters innovation and strengthens our skills, we embrace a culture of inclusion and equity in our company and in our communities.

Equal Opportunity

Otak is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal Opportunity policy at Otak, Inc. provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, nation origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability or any other status(es) protected by law. Otak ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mandatory supplements to EEO (revisions).

At Otak, we recognize that inclusion is a practice, and we are determined to lead our industry by embedding that practice into our work. Cultivating an inclusive workplace environment is ongoing and consistent work, requiring dedication and commitment from every member of the organization. This commitment is reflected in Otak’s promise to significantly increase employee diversity, impact the communities in which we work, and establish ongoing relationships within these communities.

Otak’s Vision for an Inclusive Environment includes the following:

• We embrace diverse identities, and willingly engage across difference
• All employees can experience the workplace safely and show up as their authentic selves
• Fostering unique perspectives and an open exchange of ideas
• Engaging one another with curiosity rather than judgment
• Relationships are built on mutual trust, dignity, and respect
• If you are a minority, veteran, person with a disability, or a member of the LGBTQA Community, we strongly encourage and welcome you to apply to any open position of interest.

If you want to learn more about Otak, this position, or the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, contact our Human Resources Department at GRPHumanResources@otak.com .

*Please note, Otak is not accepting resumes from 3 rd party recruitment agencies at this time.

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