West Operating Unit Manager

Dewberry is seeking a West Operating Unit Manager (OUM) to lead the strategic growth, operational performance, and profitability of its Western Region. The region currently includes five offices across California and Colorado, generating approximately $50 million in annual revenue and employing 150 professionals
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Reporting to the President of Dewberry Engineers Inc., the OUM will be responsible for advancing regional growth, building organizational capacity, strengthening leadership talent, and expanding client relationships across key markets, including Transportation, Construction Management/Inspection, Water/Wastewater, Water Resources, and Site-Civil/Land Development
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The ideal candidate is a visionary and market-focused leader with a strong engineering background, significant P&L responsibility, and a proven record of growing engineering and consulting businesses. This individual will bring deep public-sector market knowledge, strong client and industry relationships, and demonstrated success leading multi-office operations, developing high-performing teams, and driving profitable growth.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided.

Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and

Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Lead the overall growth strategy and business performance of Dewberry's Western Region.
• Expand market share and strengthen client relationships across:
• Transportation
• Construction Management/Inspection
• Water/Wastewater
• Water Resources
• Site-Civil/Land Development
• Identify emerging market opportunities, industry trends, and growth initiatives.
• Serve as executive sponsor for key pursuits, strategic accounts, and major client relationships.
• Represent Dewberry within industry, professional, and community organizations to enhance market visibility and influence.

Operational & Business Management

• Provide executive oversight for five regional offices, ensuring operational excellence and financial performance.
• Lead regional business planning, resource management, and…