Deputy Director - Community Development and Infrastructure
Apply NowCompany: Matrix Design Group, Inc.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Description:
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Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a Deputy Director, Community Development and Infrastructure. The position will be filled in our Colorado Springs office. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence.
About Matrix: As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence. Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied critical thinking skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.
Salary Range: $145,000 to 165,000. Salary will be dependent upon experience
Summary:
The Deputy Director, Community Development and Infrastructure will collaborate closely with the Director to lead the Colorado Springs Community Development and Infrastructure business unit. This includes business development activities, professional development, and managing a multi-disciplined team of professionals. The Deputy Director will oversee all planning, entitlements, and civil engineering projects for the greater Colorado Springs region. Additionally, they will provide leadership to multi-disciplinary engineers, landscape architects, construction managers, surveyors, and technicians, ensuring effective project management, strong client relationships, and the integration of the company culture.
Essential Functions:
Education and Experience:
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 719-575-0100 for assistance.
How to Apply:
Please apply online at http://www.matrixdesigngroup.com/careers
Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a Deputy Director, Community Development and Infrastructure. The position will be filled in our Colorado Springs office. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence.
About Matrix: As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence. Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied critical thinking skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.
Salary Range: $145,000 to 165,000. Salary will be dependent upon experience
Summary:
The Deputy Director, Community Development and Infrastructure will collaborate closely with the Director to lead the Colorado Springs Community Development and Infrastructure business unit. This includes business development activities, professional development, and managing a multi-disciplined team of professionals. The Deputy Director will oversee all planning, entitlements, and civil engineering projects for the greater Colorado Springs region. Additionally, they will provide leadership to multi-disciplinary engineers, landscape architects, construction managers, surveyors, and technicians, ensuring effective project management, strong client relationships, and the integration of the company culture.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee the entitlement and permitting process for developers, property owners, and end users.
- Work collaboratively with the Director and corporate leadership to develop and implement intermediate and long-term operational and financial plans for the business unit.
- Build relationships and grow clientele in various land development markets, including residential, site, industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors.
- Conduct site development research, compile reports, create conceptual site plans, and coordinate planning and design activities.
- Provide leadership and professional development to multiple young professionals, fostering teamwork and an integration of core values.
- Oversee the organization and writing of major proposals and statements of qualification.
- Provide overall project direction and communication with project teams and clients to ensure high-quality management, administrative, and technical services.
- Track and maintain key performance metrics such as backlog and pipeline, accounts receivables, project and business unit profitability, and staff utilization.
- Work with partners across multiple business units and geographies to assist with business development and large pursuits.
- Engage in the management of quality control to maintain and enhance our reputation.
- Support the execution of strategic plan focus areas and drive the company culture.
- Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations within the community.
Education and Experience:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in civil engineering, landscape architecture, or a related field.
- Professional licensure in Colorado as a Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Landscape Architect (PLA), or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
- Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in community development (e.g., land planning, entitlements, civil engineering, etc.).
- At least five years of experience as a practice leader and business developer in the Greater Colorado Springs market.
- At least five years of supervisory and managerial experience.
- Valid driver's license, along with successfully passing the company's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 719-575-0100 for assistance.
How to Apply:
Please apply online at http://www.matrixdesigngroup.com/careers