Division Manager - Municipal Infrastructure - Civil

About the role

The Division Manager at Ditesco is a senior-level manager responsible for overseeing programs and service lines within the company, including civil engineering, construction management, utilities, telecommunications, and special projects. This role supervises multiple staff and projects simultaneously, managing the overall health of the program or service line, growth, and strategy to maximize Ditesco’s opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Execute work plans in concert with company goals and objectives in coordination with the Director and other Senior Staff.
• Develop and monitor/control program budgets for internal and external clients.
• Present at conferences and trade shows, write papers, and participate in grant initiatives.
• Work may include on or off-site management of active construction projects and supervision of associated field staff.
• Provide direct supervision to assigned staff and subsets of the organizational chart.
• Set departmental objectives and report on progress and program milestones.
• Handle and resolve client problems that are escalated for management attention.
• Produce & use various reports for departmental management of work objectives.
• Organize and coordinate with internal operations to support the timely and accurate implementation of large, complex projects.
• Aid in the design and review of engineering and construction related issues that affect project delivery.
• Research existing databases, files, and records for purposes of furthering company initiatives and programs.
• Design and implement broad quality assurance and control programs across the company.
• Establish and maintain effective communications and professional working relationships with clients, industry partners, and internal personnel.
• Comply with departmental and corporate internal controls and processes.
• Employ the highest ethical and business standards and always act in a professional manner with high integrity.
• Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as assigned.
• Meet regularly with clients to manage program and project health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado required.
• Minimum of 15 years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering and construction with emphasis in project/Construction Management and Project Contract Administration, Claims avoidance, Risk Management, and Schedule Control, Engineering design related to municipal, private or federal agency projects with a specific focus on the utility sector, Large scale contract administration, Demonstrated business development and relationship-building experience, Experience in program, project and construction management with an emphasis on public projects, Verifiable knowledge of engineering principles and construction practices related to utility, transportation, fiber optic, transit, water and wastewater treatment projects, Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, develop professional relationships, mentor, and train, Ability to compile engineering data and statistics; evaluate and write technical reports, Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, Ability to present, speak publicly and motivate teams, Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public, Ability to prepare budgets, proposals and manage contracts and project costs, Ability to ensure compliance with and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work and consistent with company safety programs, Ability to lead teams, mentor staff and ensure progressive career growth for individuals across the company, Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time, Demonstrated practice running programs; obtaining financing, managing permitting programs, and ensuring successful overall project development, Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 Scheduling Software experience, Grant program administration, application and management experience.