Construction Division Manager - Heavy Civil

ABOUT DITESCO

At Ditesco, an ESP Company, we don’t just manage projects – we deliver success. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, we are a full-service engineering, program, project, and construction management firm dedicated to turning vision into reality. Since 2006, we’ve been the trusted partner bridging the gap between owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, ensuring seamless collaboration and exceptional results. From water and wastewater systems to transportation, utilities, municipal facilities, and fiber telecommunications, we drive infrastructure projects forward – on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Construction Division Manager at Ditesco, you will lead the construction of water, wastewater, utility, and heavy civil projects across the north Front Range region.

• Develop and maintains relationships with current and prospective clients. Maintains a high public profile with our targeted client base, including participating in civil and professional activities, societies and organizations.
• Build, Grow & Lead a dedicated construction management team, including mentoring of staff and strategic growth of the division.
• Lead risk management and promote safe operations across multiple projects to deliver world-class results to Ditesco clients.
• Implement, teach, and oversee quality assurance and quality control programs on a project level.
• Provide senior leadership on assigned projects to successfully complete assignments according to Ditesco’s scope of services with a value-add approach, maintaining profitability and managing project staff effort
• Problem solve field issues and respond to contractor claims. Review contractor work plans and schedules and manage program-level contractor compliance with contract documents and requirements.
• Responsible for contract administration and project controls. Responsible for management of work products meeting company and industry quality standards including change management and coordination of owner directed changes and contractor-initiated changes.
• Work with the senior leadership team to strategically develop long-term plans for the organization around the growth and development of company initiatives. Actively participate in company planning/strategy meetings, retreats, and similar events focused on employee engagement and company success.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities. Assist in meeting business development goals. Responsible for the maintenance of existing client relationships and contracts.
• Assist with or manage the creation of proposals and business marketing products in response to Owner requests for proposals or solicitation of work through development of new client contacts.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Help recruit, retain, and lead project staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in civil engineering and/or construction management, with an in construction risk management and schedule control for infrastructure and/or transportation projects.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently understand, communicate, and coordinate project design and construction changes between Owner, Engineer, and Contractor
• Strong experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Project.
• Experience in general construction project delivery including document control, reading and understanding project plans and specifications, change control, owner and stakeholder meeting management, RFI and submittal management, field issue resolution, etc.
• Ability to ensure compliance with, and follow, standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work. Ability to recognize and correct unsafe conditions.
• Demonstrated expertise adjusting to priorities and demands from multiple clients and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Construction Manager or Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado licensure preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in budget preparation and evaluation of proposals, management of contracts and project costs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, project stakeholders, and the public. Business development experience is a plus.

• Experience in varied industry delivery models such as CM/GC, CMaR, Design/Build, traditional DBB, P3, etc.
• Strong experience in PDF markup software and project controls software.

WHY WORK FOR DITESCO?

At Ditesco, we are committed to the customer experience; we focus on strong relationships, consistently provide high-quality service with unwritten value, and do whatever it takes to transform our communities. We achieve this by hiring the right people and investing in their growth and professional development, fostering long-term career opportunities and success. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• Incentives to volunteer in the community
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses