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Otak Inc. Business Unit Leader of Construction Management & Inspection in Vancouver, Washington
Otak is seeking a Construction Management & Inspection (CMI) Business Unit Leader to support our Oregon and Southwest Washington region. In this leadership role, you will drive the growth of our CMI team and business, managing client relationships, increasing sales, and overseeing financial performance. We are looking for a proactive professional with strong project and people-management skills, a track record of successful project delivery, and the ability to expand business with existing clients while effectively marketing Otak's services to new opportunities. Come 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.
This position may be based out of our Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA office.
What you'll do:
- Provide strategic leadership by providing 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.
- Actively engage in business development, leveraging expertise to identify, pursue and secure new opportunities for growth.
- Prepare technical approaches/scope, schedule, and budgets for proposals.
- Track and analyze key performance indicators monthly including revenue, profit, accounts receivable, utilization, backlog, and project variances and write-offs.
- Partner with marketing to develop winning professional proposals, participate in go/no-go decisions, and prepare for client interviews.
- Oversee team operations and development including hiring, training and performance management.
- Manage construction projects with Federal funding, as administered through DOT's and local agencies within Washington and Oregon.
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 Oregon and Washington or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- 10+ years of experience in a variety of public 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, DOT 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 meet driving record requirements.
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: $135,000 - $170,000 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