Opus Promoted Three Denver Office Leaders
The firm elevated internal staff to new vice president roles to support construction and development in Colorado.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Commercial
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On September 3, 2026, Opus announced that three employees in its Denver office received promotions to vice president positions. These leadership changes are designed to support the companys broader strategy for geographic expansion across the western United States.
Why it matters
These appointments align with a 2025 company-wide strategic plan focused on scaling operations in Colorado. By promoting experienced personnel into executive roles, the firm aims to bolster its regional construction and real estate development capacity.
Eric Chamberlin was named vice president and general manager of real estate development, while Jaymes Kralicek and Nick Lauters were promoted to vice presidents of construction. These changes involve team members with extensive histories at the firm, including 20, 10, and 6 years of tenure respectively.
The players
Opus
A design-build firm with nine offices nationwide that manages diverse commercial and residential construction projects.
Eric Chamberlin
The newly named vice president and general manager of real estate development who has been with the firm since 2020.
Jaymes Kralicek
A newly promoted vice president of construction with a track record of completing 839 residential units.
Nick Lauters
A vice president of construction who has been with the firm since 2006 and has completed 1.6 million square feet of space.
The details
The firm operates nine offices nationwide and is currently working to expand its footprint in the western U.S. market. The new leaders bring significant track records, including Kralicek having completed 1.7 million square feet of space and 839 residential units, and Lauters having overseen 1.6 million square feet of space construction.
Timeline
2006: Nick Lauters joined the firm.
2016: Jaymes Kralicek joined the firm.
2020: Eric Chamberlin joined the firm.
2025: The company announced its strategic plan for geographic expansion.
September 3, 2026: The employee promotions were officially announced.
The Home Front
This leadership shift reflects a broader trend of commercial firms scaling their local operations to keep pace with demand in western regional markets. It marks a transition from strategic planning to internal organizational growth as the company pursues regional expansion.
Residents in the area should note that these leadership changes may signal continued commercial construction activity or new development projects nearby. Consider monitoring municipal planning notices if you live near major commercial corridors to understand how site expansion might affect local density.
The takeaway
These executive promotions highlight the firm effort to consolidate its regional presence through seasoned leadership. Homeowners in active development zones should track local zoning meeting agendas to stay informed about upcoming construction timelines.
Further reading
Learn more about local development and property shifts in Commercial.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ColoradoBiz.
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