Division Manager - Municipal Infrastructure - Civil

ESP Associates•Fort Collins, CO

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Division Manager is a senior level manager within Ditesco. This role oversees programs and service lines within the company such as civil engineering, construction management, utilities, telecommunications and special projects. The Division Manager supervises multiple staff and projects simultaneously. This role requires supervision of engineers, construction managers, technicians, inspectors and other assigned personnel. The Division Manager position manages the overall health of the program or service line, as well as growth and strategy to maximize Ditesco’s opportunities. This position is also responsible for overseeing delivered scope of services, progress, budget, and quality of each project, with minimal oversight from the Director. The Division Manager is directly responsible for planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of all projects within the program and service line.

Requirements

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 the following areas:
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Civil Engineer design and project management focused on municipal infrastructure/clients.

Responsibilities

Management Programs within the Ditesco service offerings.
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.
Assist 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.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the management team and staff to help achieve their departmental and program objectives.

Benefits

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
VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses