Otto Construction

Sending off our incredible interns as they embark on a new semester! We're grateful for all their hard work and dedication this summer. For those staying local and continuing to work with us, we're excited to keep working with you! To those heading off to schools farther away, we can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish. Best of luck in your studies—your future is bright! 🌟

We are hiring at our Monterey location!

We are looking for talented people to fill the following roles:
💥Administrative Assistant
💥Project Manager
💥Project Engineer

For more information, check out the link in our bio!

We celebrated the project launch of the Edward (Ted) Taylor Science and Engineering Building yesterday with WRNS Studio and California State University, Monterey Bay. This building will house marine sciences, mechatronics engineering and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) programs. This project is slated to be completed in 2027!

Monday: The bell rings for new beginnings! 🔔📚

Happy Back to School week! Here's a throwback of our work at the Monterey Peninsula College's' Student Services Center.

Exciting news! Faculty and staff will soon be able to move into the new Faculty and Staff Housing building, just in time for the start of the Fall semester at Sacramento State. We can't wait to welcome everyone to their new home near campus!

We are beginning to place footings at the new Acacia Hall! Stanislaus State Stockton Campus

Featured Employee: Charlie Munns

Charlie has been an estimator at Otto for three years now. He’s involved in multiple projects and manages them all with impressive skill. Currently, he’s working on projects at Gonzales Community Center, CSU Maritime Academy, CSU East Bay, and CSU Monterey Bay. Swipe through to get to know Charlie better.

Last week, we conducted our Intern Led Site Tours! Two days of our interns showing each other what they have been learning and working on so far this summer. It's a valuable opportunity for them to be exposed to other jobsites, learn from their peers, and share some insight into their current projects!

We are proud of you all, keep up the great work team!

This week, we bid a happy farewell and joyful retirement to Rick Valine, one of our Senior Estimators. We asked him a tough question to sum up in a sentence: why did he stay with us and work for us all these years? We hope you cycle over to the office and visit us soon, Rick!
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“It’s the people we work with, the diversity around us, the diversity of the projects we do—no project is ever too small or too large for us. My biggest takeaway is how we work and come together. That’s what I love." - Rick Valine on working at Otto Construction

Building pad is complete and certified at the Acacia Hall site. We can now proceed with footing excavation and begin structural to go vertical. We can't wait to see this site transformed! 🚜

Last week in Santa Cruz we celebrated with community, trade partners, and our team, the groundbreaking of the Si Se Puede Behavioral Health Center. Operated by Encompass Community Services, the campus will feature a 7,766-square-foot residential center with 30 beds, therapy rooms, a medical clinic, an industrial kitchen, dining room, client intake room, computer room, designated exercise areas and an outdoor courtyard with a basketball hoop, and a meditation garden. The 3,864-square-foot outpatient program building will feature a medical clinic and treatment spaces for group therapy sessions, one-on-one care or other needs. We couldn't be more honored to have the opportunity to build something so special for the Santa Cruz Community.

A special shout out to Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architects, LLP for the design and renderings!

Featured Employee: Riley Lamb

Riley has been a Project Engineer at Otto for 9 months now, he is currently working at the new Oak Ridge Elementary School project and staying very busy! He received his MBA last September from St. Mary's College and his big 3 are family, fishing, and golfing.

We asked Riley a few more questions. Swipe to learn more about him! ➡

Project Update! 🔨

We are finishing up the roof and starting on drywall, framing, MEP Rough-in, window frames, and concrete site work at the Folsom Lake College New Science Building!

We are honored to have been able to attend the ribbon cutting of the South County Government Center in Watsonville this week! This project included renovation of an existing 90,000SF building consisting of new lobbies, service counters and classroom spaces, upgrades to existing restrooms and pantries, and other office support spaces.

South County Government Center officially opens in Watsonville The South County Government Center, a new hub for various government departments, officially opens in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County.

We had the absolute pleasure of attending the grand opening of the new Fairytale Town Administration Building this week, and we are so excited for the employees to finally be able to utilize this building. It houses two ticket windows, a retail shop, conference room and office spaces. We also want to thank our partners for making this project successful! ✨

Featured Employee: Natalie Hayward

Natalie has been with Otto Construction for 25 years and has been connected to the Otto family since childhood, often attending family picnics and events with her parents. These early experiences gave her a deep appreciation for the company's culture and values. As our Chief Estimator, Natalie plays a crucial role in managing the Estimating department, ensuring its high performance, and overseeing project pursuits and awards. Her dedication and expertise have been instrumental in our success.

We asked Natalie a few questions, and here’s what she had to say ➡

We are honored to receive the DBIA-WPR Innovation Award for the Mayo Hall Renovation and Addition. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in design and construction. Thank you to our design-build partner WRNS Studios and congratulations to our amazing team and California State University Maritime Academy - Cal Maritime 🎉

Another exciting groundbreaking! We are thrilled to build at North Salinas High School. Soon to be new 2-Story steel-framed building that will house 18 classrooms, administrative offices, sports medicine room, restrooms, three exterior stairs and elevator.
We can't wait to see this project come to life!

Featured Employee: Angel Naranjo

Angel has been with Otto for 12 years. He has been involved in different instrumental roles in his time and now serves as the Marketing Director doing as he puts it "business and such."

We asked him a few questions, take a look at what he had to say. ➡

We are starting our May is for Mental Health month off strong with our safety lunches and safety stand downs! These lunches have been attended by our valued trade partners, clients, and Otto employees. These lunches are to reiterate the importance of continuing the conversation about mental health and reminding everyone to check in with and support one another.

We are honored and excited to be building the future of the Stockton campus! The construction celebration that we attended yesterday, marks the beginning stages of building the new Acacia Hall. This new building will house classrooms, testing and tutoring spaces, offices, student engagement spaces, and a multipurpose venue including outdoor gathering space in a beautiful courtyard with coverage. We thank our trade partners and the campus for the opportunity, and we cannot wait to watch this building come to life!

In case you missed it! Take a listen below to Allison Otto's interview with Kelly Brothers where they discuss the storied history of her family's business, beginning with her grandfather's post-war entrepreneurial spirit, and how it has blossomed into a company that's not just constructing buildings but forging enduring community relationships.

Episode 25: Raising Beams and Breaking Barriers; Allison Otto Cements a Legacy and More. Join me, Kelly Brothers, for a comprehensive exploration of family legacy and construction prowess with Allison Otto, CEO of Otto Construction, a cornerstone of our regional development. Listen in as

Project Update: Exciting progress ahead! We're starting work on the next phase, focusing on the exterior finishes for the Folsom Lake College New Science Building project.

Featured Employee: Ron Chesshire

Ron has been with Otto for 21 years this June. Ron is one of our superintendents down at our Monterey office and he is currently working on multiple projects like Westridge TI and will be starting at the Gonzales Community Center.

We asked him a few questions, and this is what he had to say! ➡

Last weekend, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the City of Gonzales' Dennis & Janice Caprara Community Center Complex project. This center will house a library, spaces for the local youth to learn and participate in exciting programs at the teen innovation center, an amphitheater, and a courtyard. We're excited for this space to come to life!